towing DODGE MONACO 1965 1.G Owners Manual

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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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.

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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