1965 DODGE MONACO maintenance

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If you would like more information about the use. care and maintenance of your new Coronet. Dart or Dodge Polara. 880. Monaco, the following Shop Manuals are available . Please check appropri ate box .
o 1965 Dodge Coronet and Dart Combined Technical Service Manual, 81-270-5250
o 1965 Dodge PoIara, 880, Monaco Technical Service Manual, 81-270-5280
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page I. 14 ~ Closing Controls .......... 15 oar locks ........... 15 r locks ........ 15 ompartment lock. . .. 15 Dr locks.. .......... 15 ontrol .... 16 ow control ......... 16 dow ............... 16
fort and ce Features t adjustment ...... 17 d wipers and washer. 17 partment ........ 17 e steering wheel. . . .. 19
mirrors at adjustment.. .. rake warning signal .. y warning flasher. ... er ..
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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 Ti ps .... ... ... 35 Specifications, Capacities & Data license data .. 41 fluid capacities 41 light bulbs 41 light fuses. 41 engine specifications .. 41
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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

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

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REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The following maintenance services ore required to assure full consideration under
the 5 year/50,OOO mile coverage of the Manufacturer's Passenger Car Warranty.
FIRST Oil CHANGE: The engine oil need not be removed until the flrst scheduled oil change .
WHEN TO ADD OIL: It's not unusual for a new engine to use a certain amount of engine oil during the break-in period. Check oil level during each stop for gasoline. Add oil only when level on dip stick is at or below the "ADD OIL" mark.
SELECTION OF O IL : Use only oils "For Service MS" and of the proper SAE grade for the overage temperature in your area. See Engine Oil Recommendations. poge 38.
SERVICE INTERVALS

THROUGH PROPER MAINTENANCE
RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE SERVICES
The following «/etlifod ~a1-~a~e mointenance services are recommended by the engineers
who designed your car to provide maximum operating efficiency and enjoyment.
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REQUIRED MAINTENANCE SERVICES-OWNER'S RECORD *
The following maintenance services are required to assure full cansideration under
the 5 year/50,OOO mile coverage of the Manufacturer's Passenger Car Warranty.
1. CHANGE ENGINE OIL at least every 3 months or 4,000 miles,
whichever comes first.
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2. CHANGE ENGINE OIL FILTER
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3. CLEAN CARBURETOR AIR FIL TER every 6 months and re­
place every 2 years. DATE
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* This record i~ for owner's use only. It is NOT VALID AS CERTIFICATION. A Chrysler Motors Corpo ration Autharized Dealer
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CONVERTmLE TOP . . . OPERATION
AND MAINTENANCE
o Top Operation. The switch lor operating the convertible top is located on the Instrument panel to the left of the steering column. Follow these simple steps:
6 To Lower Top: Be sure car is com· pletely stopped and;
1. To avoid damaging the top, check the top storage compartment behind the rear seat to be sure it is completely empty.
2. Turn down sun visors and unfasten lock handles (located above windshield).
3. Push control lever on instrument panel, nd hold in this position until top is fully lowered.
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Attach boot over lowered top.
NOTE: Top should be thoroughly dry before lowering.
To R.lse Top: Be sure car is completely topped and;
1. Unfasten boot snaps and fold over rear seat back.
2. Pull control lever, and hold in this position until top is fully extended.
3. Grasp the front edge of the top and pull down and snap lock handles closed.
4. Lay loose end of boot neatly in top storage compartment.
To Open and Close Rear Window. Open from inside the car. Unsnap support strap and pull the zipper tab in the upper right corner. When closing, support the window by snapping the support strap in place before pulling the zipper.
Care of Convertible Top. Vacuum clean top and inside of storage compartment frequently. The top should be washed otten using a soft, 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. Avoid heavy scrubbing on seams. Top mao
terial should be supported, underneath with plywood or similar material. Rinse with plenty of water to remove all dirt and cleaner. Allow top to air-dry before storing.
Care of Rear Window. Removing road dust with a dry cloth will damage the plastic. Instead, use a soft cloth moistened with water. Never remove snow or ice with a scraper. To wash, use a mild household soap or detergent (not caustic) to work up a lather. Rinse with clear water and wipe with a slightly moistened clean cloth.
CAUTION: Do not clean rear window with gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, or cleaners of lcoholic content.