Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 30

deflect or collapse under certain impacts. The soft vinyl
cover over the mirror support base further protects the
occupants.
CAUTION: It is important that the driver check the
mirrors for proper positioning, and that he make frequent
use of the mirrors to be constantly aware of the rearward
aspect of his total driving situation.
The windshield wiper arms and blades, inside wind-
shield moldings, horn and steering wheel ornamentation,
inside rearview mirror frame and mounting bracket
incorporate low-gloss finishes. This reduces annoying
glare in the driver's forward field of view and provides
a safer, more comfortable driving environment.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
The folding rear seat-back, standard equipment on
Monza, optional on all other Corvair models except
convertible, quickly and easily folds forward and
down to provide additional
cargo space.
To lower the folding seat-
back:
• Pull on each end of the
seatback to unlock.
• Swing the seatback for-
ward and down.
To raise the seatback:
• Lift the seat back and
slam firmly into place.
FOLDING REAR SEAT
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CONVERTIBLE
Operating the Folding Top
CAUTION: Prior to raising or lowering the folding
top, the car must be at a complete stop and the
sunvisors turned down. Also, when lowering the top,
make certain the top is thoroughly dry and that
there are no items stored in the top well.
When the folding top is to be lowered, the locking
handles located at the front of the side rails near the
windshield header must be rotated inboard. On conver-
tibles equipped with a power operated top, the top
control switch may then be actuated until the top is fully
lowered. On convertibles that are equipped with a
manually operated top, grasp the under side of the side
rail rearward of the locking handles and lift rail upward
and rotate rearward until top is fully lowered. Also, with
the manual top, downward pressure must then be exerted
to each side rail until catch clip located at top of quar-
ter trim panel snaps onto the e.nd of the side rail.
When raising the power operated top, actuate the
control switch until top rests on windshield heater.
In raising the manually operated top, the catch clips
must first be disehgaged from the right and left side
rails. The raising of the top can be completed by grasp-