key DODGE MONACO 1965 1.G Owners Manual

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page Warranty. . . . . . .. . ........ , . 2 Explanation of Warranty. . . . . . .. 3 Service Schedule .... ' ..... , 4 Owner's Required Services Record. . . 6 Let's Get AcqUainted keys. .. ............ ,. 7 manual seat adjustment. . . . .. 7 rear-view mirror. . . .. .. .. . . .. 7 Driver-Centered Instrumentation 8 I nstrument Cluster Details. , 9 Starting the Engine neutral. . .. .,.............. 10 ignition lock. . . . • . . .. 10 parking brake. . . .. ....•.... 10 break-in information ......... 11 Transmission automatic transmission operation and ranges ....... 12 manual transmission operation. 13 Ughts-I nside and Out head light switch ............. 14 interior lights ........ , . , ..... 14 head light beam selector. . . . 14 back-up lights. . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 turn signal .. , . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 14 glove compartment light. . . . .. 14
page trunk light.. .. . .. , .... ,... 14 Opening and Closing Controls hood lock .... " ......... , 15 outside door locks . ,. ., ... 15 inside door locks, .. .,...... 15 luggage compartment lock. . .. 15 power door locks. , .. . . . . . . . .. 15 window control . .. . _ . . .. 16 vent window control.. . . . . . . .. 16 power window. , ... ' . . . . . . 16
Safety, Comfort and Convenience Features power seat adjustment 17 windshield wipers and washer. 17 glove compartment. . . . . . . . . . . 17 adjustable steering whee\. .... 19 sun visors... . . . . .. .. ....... 17 clock .................... 18 seat belts. ...... ... 18 rear view mi rrors .. .. . .. , 19 custom seat adjustment. . , .... 19 parking brake warning signal., 19 emergency warning Hasher. . . 19 ash receiver ................ 19 coat hooks .. .. . .. .. .. .. ... 20 Auto Pilot. ............. , 20
page refueling . . 20 Cool Aire air conditioning 20 radios .. , .... ,.... .. 21 rear seat speaker ............ 21 reverberator . 21 remote-control outside mirror .. 21 Heater Operation . . 22 Air Conditioner Operation . 23 Station Wagon Features seat storage.. .... .... . 26 tailgate and rear window .. .. 27 jack and spare tire storage .... 28 Convertible Top-Operation and Maintenance ... , . . , ., 29 How to Increase Tire Life .... . 30 The Safe Way to Change a WheeL ........... ,.... . .. 31 Appearance Care ... ' . 32 Service Tips, . . . . . . 35 Specifications, Capacities & Data license data , .. , ............ 41 fluid capacities. 41 light bulbs. . . . . . . . 41 lightfuses. . . . . .. .. . 41 engine specifications. 41

LET'S GET ACQUAINTED
o A WORD ABOUT YOUR KEY
You will find a small metal tag attached to each set of keys. Stamped on this tag is an
identifying number which you should record
so that in the event of loss you can order
dup!icate keys from your dealer or a repu­table locksmith. After recording the numbers, the tag should be destroyed. I f you did not
receive a tag with your keys, ask your dealer to give you the numbers.
LET' GET ACQUAINTED
Take your seat behind the wheel and with the aid of this manual we suggest you famil­
iarize yourself with the many features bUilt
into your new car.
The first thing you may want to do is adjust
the front seat to your liking and move the rear-view mirror for safe visibility.
e EAT ADJU TMENT (manual).
The adjusting lever, located at the left of the front seat cushion, at your left hand near the
floor, releases the seat so you can slide it forward or backward with your body weight
to the position that's most suitable. It will lock in the new position when the lever is released. See page I7 for adjustment of power seal.
REAR-VIEW MIRROR
The ball-and-socket mounting of this mirror prevents vibration, yet adjusts easily. Its central location enables you to view traffic
conditions with a quick, safe glance.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER DETAILS
Your instruments provide Inlormation about whars happening under the hood. That's why It 's a good idea lor you to check them frequently as you drive. Eye-ease paint is applied to the instrument cluster area to eliminate glare.
1. SPEEDOMETER-Located directly 10 front of you for easy visibility. At night the speedometer is softly lighted and glare­less.
2. GASOLINE GAUGE-With ignition key in ON posillon the pointer will indicate the amount of fuel \0 gasoline tank.
3. ODOMETER-This group of numbers tells you tolal mileage the car has been driven in miles and tenths of miles.
4. TEMPERATURE GAUGE-Indicates en­gine coolant temperature. Pointer will normally slay near center while driving. If the pointer rises suddenly or remains on " H " while driving, stop car, turn oft engine and do not operate car until cause is located and corrected.
S. OIL PRESSURE LlGHT-A red glow informs you immediately if engine oil
pressure drops below normal. This light is
positive and unvarying, and catches your attention at once. Red light should not be on except momentarily when engine is first started or is operating at idle. If light stays on while driving, do not operate car until cause of low oil pressure is located and corrected. Light indicates lack of oil pressure, not the amount of oil in the crankcase.
6. ALTERNATOR INDICATOR-Indicates whether battery is being charged (" e ") or discharged (" 0") . Pointer will normally stay centered while driving when battery is fully charged and no lights or accessories are in use.
7. TURN SIGNAL INDICATORS-Light flashes in unison with outside lights when turn signal is applied. On Monaco models the turn signal indicators are located, instead on the front edge of each front fender.
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Unusual Starting Conditions
Flooded En Int-Excessive "pumping" of the accelerator pedal may "flood" the engine,
causing a temporary no·start condition. A
strong odor of gasoline is an indication of a flooded engine. To start the engine under flooded conditions, depress the accelerator
pedal fully to the floor and hold there while
cranking untIl engine starts. Holding the accelerator fully to the floor opens the choke, allowing excess fuel to be eliminated from
the engine. Clearing the engine may take
about 10 seco'nds, depending on the amount
of excess fuel in the engine.
Extremely Cold Weather-When starting
your car at temperatures of zero or below,
depress the accelerator to the normal position
of one·third to one· half of Its full travel and crank the engine. Hold the key in the start
position until the engine is running. If the
engine attempts to start but does not, and the total engine cranking time required about 20 seconds, depress the accelerator all the
way to the floor until the engine starts run·
ning. If it does not start then return accelerator
to the one· third to one·half position and continue cranking. It may be necessary to repeat this procedure. NOTE: See "Recom·
mended Engine Oil Grades" and "If You Have an Automatic Transmission" in the
"Service Tips" section of this manual for recommendations regarding cold weather
starting. A larger capacity battery is available from your Dealer for use in extremely cold
areas.
BREAK·IN RECOMMENDATIONS-A
long break-in period is not required for your
new car. Drive moderately during the first 300 miles. After the initial 50 miles, speeds up to 50 or 60 mph are desirable. While cruising,
brief full·throttle accelerations contribute to a
good break·in (Within limits of state and local traffic laws). Wide· open throttle accelerations in low gear can be detrimental and should
be avoided for at least 500 miles. The oil installed in the engine at the factory is a high quality lubricant, classified "For
Service MS", and should be retained until
the first regular oil change. It is not unusual
for a new engine to use a certain amount of oil during this period. Have the oil level checked each time you stop for gasoline. If
oil is added, use only oils labeled on the con·
tainer "For Service MS" and of the weight required for the outside temperature, as
described on page 38.
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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.

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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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SAFETY, COMFORT
AND CONVENIENCE FEATURES
O Windshield Wipers. The wiper blades are specially designed to counteract windlift, providing better cleaning and safer visibility. Turn the knob to right to operate wipers. If equipped with optional Variable Speed wipers, turn knob further right to increase speed.
Windshield Washers. Push windshield wiper knob in to spray fluid on windshield. Fluid will spray as long as knob is held in, enabling you to use just the amount needed for a good cleaning job. During very cold weather it might be wise to operate the defroster a few minutes to assure clear vision through the windshield. MoPar All-Weather Windshield Washer Solvent used with water a ids cleaning action, prevents line clogging or freezing of fluid. ~ Glove Compartment. Convenient for ~ maps, sun glasses and other small items. Use key with round end and insert
with notches up_ To lock, turn key to right
Push button to open. In addition to the glove compartment, Monaco models are equipped with a handy package
storage in the console between the bucket seats. To open, simply press the latch button.
Storage can be locked with the round-end key. ~ 6-Way Power Seat Adjustment (Bench ~ Seat). The control at the left of the front seat cushion moves the seat auto· matically in several posit ions for indiviOual comfort. On long drives this feature enables you to change position occasionally for the comfort of you and your passenger. DO NOT put packages or other articles under front seat, since they could be damaged, or cause damage to seat controls. 4-Way Power Seat Adjustment (Bucket Seat) · Two switches at the left of the front seat cushion moves the seat automatically to the desired position. One switch moves the seat forward & backward; the other switch raises or lowers the seat. Sun Visors. Sun glare through the e windshield or front windows can be controlled by tilting or swinging the visor downward or outward. Pull out o f retaining bracket before moving to side. Optional pad­ded safety sun visors are available from your Dealer to protect head and face in case of sudden stops.

Manual Tailgate : To unlock, Insert ignition key and turn handle to left to lower tailgate window, nght to raise.
E) 0 Electrical Tailgate: On the three-seat models, and If so equipped on two seat models, the tailgate window IS electncally controlled by a switch on the mstrument panel and by a key·operated sWitch on outside of the tailgate.
NOTE: Be sure the tailgate window is not open all the way when children r ndmg in the rear area.
A Full illumination of the interior can be .::1 had by using a rear light on the three seat model, along with the dome light. Rear light is located above tailgate window.
o To Open Tailgate: After lowering win­dow, pull up the latch on top edge of tailgate and lower to open. Tailgate is counter­balanced for easy lowering.
NOTE: Be sure the window is fully down before either opening or closing the tailgate. Tailgate must be com­pletely closed to actuate power win­dow switch, is so equipped.
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