Chevrolet 1986 Corvair Owner's Manual page 7

A WORD ABOUT ... VEHICLE SAFETY AND THE INI-
TIAL FEDERA~ MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS
Chevrolet has for many years been a leader in the field
of automotive safety. Almost every advance in design and
engineering since the jnception of the industry has contributed
to the safety, reliability and durability of our cars. Continua-
tion of this important and vital trend is exemplified in your
1968 Chevrolet. Important safety advances are designed to
aid
in
avoiding accidents, and in reducing injuries during the
accident and as a result of the accident.
But remember-it takes more than a safe car to avoid
accidents. Observe all traffic laws, make safe driving a habit
and maintain your car in top condition.
Your n!,)w 1968 Chevrolet conformed to all federal motor
vehicle safety standards applicable at time of manufacture.
Effectiveness of these safety features
~an
best be continued
through periodic vehicle inspection and regular maintenance.
Th~
initial Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards en-
compass a number of systems on all passenger cars. To pro-
mote better understanding of these standards, listed are those
standards applicable to passenger cars, and the purpose and
scope of each.
Initial Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
(Effective January 1, 1968*)
Amendment to certain of these Standards and additional
Standards that would apply to 1968 Model passenger cars
manufactured after January 1, 1968, were under consideration
by the National Highway Safety Bureau at the time this
Owner's Manual was prepared. '
STANDARD NO. 101
Control Location and Identification
Purpose and Scope. This standard specifies the requirements
for location and identification of certain controls to facilitate
their selection and ensure their accessibility.
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STANDARD NO. 102
Transmission Shift Lever Sequence, Starter Interlock, and
Transmission Braking Effect
Purpose and Scope. This standard specifies the requirements
for the transmission shift lever sequence, a starter interlock,
and for a braking effect of automatic transmissions, to requce
the likelihood of shifting errors, starter engagement with
vehicle in drive position, and to provide supplemental brak-
ing at speeds below 25 miles per hour.
STANDARD NO. 103
Windshield Defrosting and Defogging
Purpose lind Scope. This standard specifies requirements
for providing vision through the windshield during frosting
and fogging conditions.
STANDARD NO. 104
Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems
Purpose and Scope. This standard specifies requirements
for windshield wiping and washing systems.
ST ANDARD NO. 105
Hydraulic Service Brake, Emergency Brake, and Parking
Brake Systems
Purpose and Scope. This standard specifies requirements
for hydraulic service brake, emergency brake, and parking
brake systems intended to ensure adequate braking per-
formance under normal and emergency conditions.
STANDARD NO. 106
Hydraulic Brake Hoses
Purpose and Scope. This standard specifies requirements
for hydraulic brake hoses that will reduce brake failures due
to fluid leakage.
STANDARD NO. 107
Reflecting Surfaces
Purpose and Scope. This standard specifies reflecting sur-
face requirements for certain vehicle components in the
driver's field of view.
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