Tow DODGE MONACO 1965 1.G Owners Manual

EXPLANATION OF WARRANTY AND SERVICE RESPONSIBILITIES
1. PRE-DElIVERY SERVICE: For your maximum satisfac­
tion, your new cor has been inspected and prepared for delivery by your authorized selling dealer in accordance with the monufodurer's recommendations.
2. WARRANTY SERVICE: Your authorized selling dealer will perform any service which may become necessary under the Manufacturers Passenger Cor Warranty, and you should go to your selling dealer for such service if possible. If you cannot return to your selling dealer, however, any Chrysler Motors Corporation Authorized Dealer will honor the Manufacturer's Passenger Car Warranty.
3. TIRE WARRANTY: Your tires are warranted separately by the tire manufacturer. This provides, you protection against defects in workmanship and material under their
lifetime warranty, and against the hazards covered by their road hazard warranty. You may use this booklet to establish the delivery dote of your car to the tire manu · faclurer's represenlative should you require rood hazord type warranty service. Ad justments under either warranty will be based on .tread wear remaining ,and list price at lime of tire failure .
4. AIQPAR BATTERY SERVICE ADJUSTMENT POLICY: If the ballery on your vehicle should fail within 1 2 months
or 12,000 miles, whichever occurs flnt after delivery, it will be replaced at no cost . Thereafter, il will be replaced on a pro-rola adlustmenl basis up 10 36 monlhs from date of original vehicle purchase. The pro·rata adjustment provides you wilh a credit toward. the purcha.e of a new Mo Par Ballery, based on the number of months remaining in the pro· rata period at Ihe lime the battery is found defeelive. Thi. warranty does nol apply if the ballery has been damaged, abused, neglected or transferred to another vehicle.
5. REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES: The engine oil and oil Alter must be changed and the carburetor air folter cleaned and replaced as specifled in the warranty to assure protect ion under the 5 year/50,000 mile engine and drive t rain warranty coverage. At least every six months, a Chry.ler Motors Corporation Authorized Dealer must certify
on the form supplied wilh Ihe vehicle Ihal (11 you have furnished the dealer evidence thaI Ihe required mainlenance services have been performed, and (21 Ihe mileage then registered on the vehicle odometer. Any competenl service garage may perform Ihi. service; but we highly retommend you permit your Authorized Selling Dealer to perform these maintenance services as part of the CertiAed Cor Core systematic maintenance program.
6. OWNER'S RESPONS/B/lITY, Maintenance services such as the following are not covered by the warranly and are Ihe responsibility of the owner:
Moint.nonc. and Adjustmenls:
Periodic lubrication and adjustments that become necessary because of use and operation of the vehicle.
Engine oil-changing or adding Engine tune-up and electrical system checks front suspension alignment and wheel balance Tire rotation Drive belt adjustments
Replacement IIems:
Oil, air and fuel Alters . spark plugs, condenser . ignition points , crankcase yentilat ion valve
7. NOTICE OF TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP: Within 30 days after acquir ing the cor, subsequent owners should have a Chrysler Motors Corporation Authorized Dealer submit a Notice of Transfer of Ownership to Chrysler Motors Corporation certify ing the mileage and service history of the vehicle. If previou. Owners have had the Required Service. performed and the Service Record and odometer mileages properly certifled at 6 month intervals, any remaining cover · age of the Manufacturer's Passenger Cor Warranty will continue to apply. 3

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION '
The pointer on the indicator in the instrument panel cluster indicates the gear range the
transmission is in. (With a Console the
indicator is on the Console panel, located on the floor at the driver's right.) The Selector Lever is mounted on the right side of the
steering column. Pull the lever toward you and move it to the desired gear range. Gear
ranges are as follows:
"P" Parking. Supplements parking brake by
locking the transmission. Engine' can be
started in this range. Never use " P " while
car is in motion. Always apply parking brake while in this range.
"R" Reverse. Place your foot on the brake
pedal before selecting this range. An auto· matic safety control makes it impossible to
shift into Reverse at forward speeds above 10 miles per hour.
"N " Neutral. Use when car is standing at idle for prolonged period with engine running.
12 Engine can be started in this range.
"0 " Drive. For most city and highway driving.
"2" Second. For driving slowly in heavy city
traffic or on mountain roads where more precise speed control is desirable. Use it also when climbing long grades, and for "engine
braking" when descending moderately steep grades.
CAUTION:
To prevent IICes s engine speed do not ex·
ceed 60 miles per hour In this range.
" 1" First. For driving up very steep hills and for "engine braking" at low speeds (25 miles
per hour or less) when going down. In snow,
sand or mud, car can often be moved by alternately moving from Drive and Reverse with the accelerator slightly depressed to
achieve a "rocking motion.
CAUTION:
To prevent excess engine speed do not ex­
ceed 40 miles per hour In this range.
Towing. For short distances put transmission in Neutral, but don't exceed 35 mph. For long distances (more than 100 miles), or If the transmiSSion is not operative, the car should be towed with rear wheels off the ground or with the propeller shaft disconnected.
Assist Starting Procedure (Automatic and Manual Transmission). Your battery must contain an adequate charge to provide prompt starting power to the engine. If it does not, it may require "boosting" by transferring power t o it from a fully-charge battery. When this is done the negative cable on the charging bat­tery must be attached only to the negative (- ) post, and positive (+ ) to positive. Each post IS stamped on top. This precaution will prevent possible wiring damage to your car.
Assist starting can also be done by having the car pushed from behind. Make sure the bumpers on both cars align properly. If you have an automatic transmission put the selector lever in "N" (neutral) and when you have been pushed to about 15 mph, turn the ignition key to "On", press the accelerator pedal about half-way down and move the selector lever to "I" (first) gear. When the engine starts shift to "0" (drive) gear.
With a m anual transmission, press the clutch pedal and hold it there; then shift to Second or High gear. When a speed of about 10 mph is reached, press the accelerator pedal, turn the ignition key to "On" and slowly release the clutch pedal and engine should start.
Do not get an assist start by having t h e cal towed as it could be damaged by being thrust forward suddenly when the engine starts.

MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS ....
Both manual transmissions are synchronized for smooth and easy shifting. The 3·Speed shift lever is mounted on the steering column -the 4·Speed is floor-mounted at the driver's right hand, or on the forward end of the Console, if so equipped. For smoother acceleration always shift from low to second to high with a 3-Speed trans­mission, and from 1 to 2 to 3 to 4 if your car is equipped with a 4-Speed transmission, see illustration. Do not shift to Reverse when car is moving.
Shifting Gears: When shifting gears: (1) Depress clutch pedal to floor. (2) Move shift lever to desired position. (3) Release clutch pedal a nd press down on accelerator peda I at the same time. Do not drive with your foot on the clutch pedal as this will cause abnor­mal clutch wear.
Down Shifting: Moving from high down to the lower gears in descending numerical order is recommended to preserve the brakes when driving down steep hills and to save gasoline when going up steep hills. Use second gear to improve traction when pulling out o f deep mud, sand or snow.
Towing: Car should not be towed more than 25 miles in Neutral, at speeds not to exceed 30 mph. If the transmission is not operative, or the car is to be towed more than 25 miles, the propeller shaft should be disconnected or the car towed with the rear end off the ground.
3·Speed TransmiSSion
4 -Speed
TransmiSSion
3-S pecd
DOWN SHIFTS SPEED
GEARS
High to Second Second to Low
4to 3
3 to 2
2 to 1
4-Spced
SPEED (mph)
40 to 10 o
50 to 25 25 to 15 15 to 0

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OPENING AND CLOSING CONTROLS
O To Open Hood. Push up release lever under leading edge of hood and push up safety catch located to the right This unlatches hood and it can be lifted easily. To close hood, lower to engage safety catch, then • press down firmly to lock. ~ Outs/de Door Locks. Use key with U square end and insert with notches up. To unlock, turn key toward front of car. To lock, turn it toward rear of car. The key can be removed after turning it back to vertical. Both front doors, if locked before closing, will automatically unlock when shut This feature prevents locking yourself out of the car with the keys inside. ~ Inside Door Locks. Front: Be sure door ~ is securely closed. Push down on button located on window moulding to lock door. To unlock, pull button up or pull door handle backward. Rear: With the rear doors either open or closed, push down on the button located on window moulding to lock door. To unlock, pull button up. Rear door cannot be unlocked by pulling door handle, a safety feature to prevent accidental unlocking by children. A LUIIPII' Compartment. Use key with ~ round end and insert with notches up. To unlock, turn key to right and counter-
balanced lid will raise easily. The lid will lock itself when closed, whether or not the key is in the lock. Always check before closing to be sure keys are not left inside compartment Power Door Locks. All four doors can be locked at one time from either inside or outside the car, by pushing a button or turning a key. From the inside all four doors are locked automatically by pushing the button on either front door window mOUlding. Pulling up either button unlocks all doors. From the outside all four doors can be locked at one time by using the key in the normal manner in either front door. The car is unlocked in the normal manner with the key unlocking only the door it is used on.
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A Power Windows. The multiple master ~ switch on the left front door has four "up·down" switches that give you finger-tip control of all four windows. There are single
opening and closing switches at each of the other three windows.
Window Control. To lower glass, turn
handle toward front of car; to raise it, I--------------_i reverse the action.
G) Vent Window Control. Control handles
are located below the vent 'windows on
each front door panel. To open, turn toward front of car, to close reverse the action. Venl Windows should be opened to about a 450
angle for best efficiency when ventilating.

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Normal Cooling (cooling with fresh air):
When the desired amount of cooling is obtained with "Max A/C ", you can continue cooling with fresh outside air for added
comfort by pushing the "A /C" bullon and adjusting the Fan Switch to change fan speed to suit occupants' requirements. If less cool­
ing is desired move the Fan Switch to "low "
speed and re-adjust the Cooling Oullets for indirect cooling. For warmer air move the Temperature Control lever to the right.
o Floor Air Controls: Cool air can be directed onto the feet of driver and passenger by mov­ing either of two controls mounted on air conditioning housing under the instrument panel. Controls are marked "Floor Air."
Cooling for Special Conditions: Your Air Conditioner is unique in providing maximum dehumidified air at the most comfortable
weather conditions above sooF. During rainy or muggy weather operate the system as
usual, using the Temperature Control lever to clear the windows and provide interior
comfort.
If the outside air is extremely humid or too
warm for cooling with fresh air as previously
described, push the "Max A/C " bullon. This is also recommended when driving through areas which are extremely dusty or have
objectionable odors. Incidentally, your Air Conditioner makes driving more enjoyable dunng the hay fever season by filtering pollen
out of the air.
NOTES: Operate your Air Conditioning
system as described in Normal Cooling (cool­ing with fresh air) 5 minutes each week during the cold winter months. This will
allow fluids to circulate and extend life of the
system. When driving through heavy traffic additional cooling may be required. If this
situation is encountered, operate the trans­mission in a lower gear range. When slopped
in congested traffic, especially if towing a trailer it may be necessary to depress the accelerator pedal slighlly for fast idle oper­
ation. Air Conditioned cars must be protected
with permanent type anti· freeze during
summer to 1-15°F. or lower to prevent the heater core from freezing. Coolant with anti­freeze concentrations less than 40% should
not be used for mOre than one season.

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APPEARANCE CARE
OutsIde. Wiping off dust or dirt with a dry
cloth or using a combination cleaner and polish without first washing the car may
scratch the paint finish.
WASH your car often to prevent road dirt,
salt, chemicals and other matter from dam­
aging finish. flood the painted surfaces
with cold water to loosen surface dirt and prevent scratching. Use a MoPar Wash Mit,
soft brush, sponge or cloth, and dry com­
pletely with a clean towel or damp chamois.
MoPar Car Wash Liquid added to water will help remove stubborn dirt and road film.
Cleaning windows and windshield with MoPar
Bug Remover is recommended for remov­
ing bug residue from the grille area. I n hot weather, wash the car in as cool and shady
a spot as you can find.
A vinyl-covered top should be washed often,
using a sott, natural bristle hand scrub brush and large size laundry bar soap. Scrub in all
directions, covering an area of about two feet
at a time. Rinse with plenty of water to
remove all dirt and suds. for cleaning con­
vertible tops, see page 29.
BRIGHT METAL (chrome, stainless steel and anodized aluminum) should be washed
with special care. Using abrasive powders or
steel wool may scratch the finish and qn
anodized aluminum may remove the pro­tective coating and cause discoloration. To
safely and effectively restore sparkle, use
MoPar Chrome Cleaner and Polish (with
silicones). To prevent the harmful effects of salt and other road chemicals in winter, a
coating of MoPar Auto Wax or Super Glaze
is recommended.
If desired, you may polish your car imme­
diately by using non·abrasive MoPar Auto­
mobile Polish. Before using any other type
of cleaner or polish, be sure to let enamel age
and harden for at least three months. The finish may then be cleaned and polished with
most any cleaner and polish you prefer
according to directions on the container. In
hot weather, polish the car in the shade.
TIRE CARE-Wash tires with clear water
and a sponge. Use MoPar Tar and Road Oil
Remover to remove gummy substances, such
as tar, asphalt, oil or undercoating materials from the car finish and tires. When cleaning
white side walls spray on MoPar White Side
Wall Tire Cleaner and just rinse away the
dirt. Use a brush or steel wool on heavily
scuffed areas.
FABRtC UPHOLSTERY should be brushed
or vacuumed regularly. Fabric can be cleaned
with MoPar Spot Remover and Fabric Cleaner or mild soap. For spots or stains, try cold
water, then warm water. Follow with MoPar Spot Remover and Fabric Cleaner. CAUTION:
If
you use a volatile· type cleaner to remove
spots from foam rubber cushions, DO NOT
SATURATE CUSHIONS WIT H CLEANING
SOL VENT . • . instead wet a cloth with
cleaner, wring it almost dry and rub outward
from the center of the spot GASOLINE IS
DANGEROUS -DO NOT USE AS A
CLEANING AGENT-it may ignite with brisk rubbing.
VINYL PLASTIC OR LEATHER UPHOL· STERY should be cleaned with MoPar
Multi-Purpose Cleaner or thick mild soap suds in lukewarm water. Apply wet sponge
or clean cloth and wipe off with damp cloth.
Then dry the surface. DO NOT USE volatile
cleaner, or solvents on vinyl or leather upholstery.
HEADLINING (ceiling). It is recommended
that MoPar Vinyl Cleaner with 0-5 additive be used to clean vinyl headlinings. Use
MoPar Upholstery Cleaner for cloth and per­
forated hardboard headlinings.
CARPETING should be cleaned regularly
with vacuum or whisk broom. Remove stains from carpeting with MoPar Spot and fabric
Cleaner or any dependable carpet cleaner.
Wash rubber composition carpets or mat s
with a small mixture of Car Wash Liquid,
Vinyl Cleaner or soapy water.

E) Coolant Level: Have the coolant level checked during each stop at the gasoline station. Add water to bring level to about 11,4' below the bottom of the filler neck. Overfilling will dilute the anti·freeze and also result in coolant loss through the overflow tube. CAUTION: Driving In heavy traffic, at high altitudes, or in very hot weather may build up pressure in the cooling system. When removing the cap place a cloth over the cap, turn left to first stop, allowing steam to escape through overflow tube, then remove cap.
Thermostat Your new car is equipped with 180 degree thermostat for use with perma· nenl-type anti-freeze. If you later prefer an lcohol type anti-freeze use only a 160 degree thormoslat.
Manifold Heal Control Valve_ A cold engine will warm up faster and accelerate more moothly if the valve that controls heat flow In the manifold works freely. It is normal for I d deposits to accumulate in time on the y lve shaft causing it to tighten up'. Manifold II t Control Valve Solvent, available from your dealer, should be applied a t six month lnt Iva Is. Slide shaft in and out and rotate a
, w times to distribute the solvent. Apply only when manifold is cool.
The Carburetor A ir Filter. The special easy to change fire-resistant filter installed in your carburetor should be cleaned and inspected every 6 months and replaced once every two years, to assure good fuel economy. Clean or replace more often when car is driven in dusty or sandy areas. Replace filter if dam­aged. DO NOT wash or oil. Simply remove the metal container, unscrew the wing nut and lift out filter. Clean with compressed air, holding nozzle about two inches from filter.
Fuel Filter. Your new car has a filter in the fuel tank to prevent water and foreign mate­rial from entering the fuel system. There is also a fuel filter in the fuel line at the fuel pump outlet. If this filter is plugged it can limit car speed and cause hard starling. Under normal operating conditions the filter should be changed at 20,000 mile intervals, or every two years.
011 Cap Filler. The cap on the oil filler tube is a combination ventilator and permanent filter. The filter inside the cap should be kept clean to allow clean air to remove combustion product s from the crankcase. To clean the filter wash the entire cap periodically in k ero ­sene and relubricate with SAE 30 engine oil.
ENGINE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
Engine operation efficiency depends on cor­rect ignition, carburetor adjustments, and on valve lash where applicable. To obtain best engine performance, Chrysler Corporation recommends that the engine be evaluated every 10,000 miles and tuned, if necessary. Services performed during this evaluation should include the following:
SPARK PLUGS-Remove and inspect each spark plug. Most plugs can be cleaned, adjusted, and reinstalled. Rough idle, hard starling, frequent engine miss at high speeds, or apparent physical deterioration, are indica­tions that the spark plugs should be replaced.
DISTRIBUTOR-Clean and inspect the dis· tributor cap and rotor if required (wash cap in household detergent and water solution). Check breaker points for abnormal pitting. distributor secondary wires and tower caps are clean and connected properly. See that ignition timing is set to vehicle specifications.
CARBURETOR-Remove and clean air filter. Check operation of manifold heat control valve and choke diaphragms, use solvent recommended. Clean crankcase ventilator system. Check and adjust choke fast-idle cam and fuel mixture.
BATTERY-Check specific gravity. Clean and tighten terminals; apply grease to post and terminals. Check circuit voltages.
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RAILER-TOWING SERVIICE RECOMMENDATIONS
II y"1I C r Is equipped with a factory-installed Trailer Towing package, provided the loaded trailer weight ,10.. not exceed 5,500 pounds and the car is serviced according to the recommendations shown below, ,II. M nufacture r's Passenger Car Warranty will apply. Otherwise, towing a loaded trailer weighing In I I of 2,500 pounds is viewed as abnormal use and service and the warranty does not apply.
I It IIIU' transmission fluid ........................... 32,000 miles initial and every 10,000 miles thereafter
"'111 H' Ir nsmissi on oil filter (auto . trans .) ......... 32,000 miles initial and every 10,000 miles thereafter
I It I" I' r r axle lubricant· ............................. , ............................ , ....... , .. 32,000 miles III P" I universal joints, splined transmission output "III, IIld check fluid level in transmission and rear axle ...... Every 2 months, not to exceed 4,000 miles
I I. 11111 nglne oil, , ........................... , .... Every 3 months (or 4,000 miles, whichever comes first)
I II 111' ngine oil filter ................ " .. " ..................................... Every second oil change
"' ( MMENDED SERVICE
III I"' I Iront brake assemblies and front wheel bearings ...... " ....... , .................. , , ,10,000 miles
'" "I I luel filter .......... " ... " ........... " .................. Every 20,000 miles (or once every 2 years) I .1 III IIr -Inspec t for wear ..................... , ...................................... Every 5,000 miles
I ""ittnllnation of the rear axle lubricant with water Is possible by submerging the rear axle in water, IlIlIwll, w ter to enter the axle vent. Boat-launching ramps are sometimes located to permit the 11111111 f Ion of the car axle . If contamination by water is evident or suspected, rear axle lubricant .,HI I II changed immediately, or early axle failure can result.
Hili Wh n towing a trailer tire pressures should be increased 4 psi on Sedan models and 6 psi on I tlon Wagon models.
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