1965 DODGE POLARA Owners Manual

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TATION WAG N
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JACK TORA PARE
WHEEL
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o Storage Compartment. Storage area IS available In the floor compartment lust forward of the tailgate. lower tailgate, raise counter· balanced floor panel with hand hold.
A lock IS available for protectrng this com· partment.
E) Spare Wheel and Jack Storage. The spare wheel and Jack for the Two·Seat and Three· Seat model are stored rn a covered compart· ment located Inside the car above the light rear wheel. To remove cover, disengage latch at bottom edge and hft upward, then dlsen· gage cover from tllm panel. Instructrons for removing the wheel, Jack, base and lug wrench are attached to inside cover.
SPARE WHEEL COVER LATCH

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.

THE SAFE WAY TO CHANGE A WHEEL
I Shut engine off and set parking brake. C. r should be parked on as flat a surface as possible. Block the wheel diagonally opposite to the one to be removed.
7 R move spare wheel. lack and base and IUR wrench from luggage compartment. See II lie ;>8for StatIOn Wagon lack storage.
Pry off hub cap With flat end of lug wrench.
" Loosen nuts (bolts) before uSing lack. I urn left on right wheels (passenger side) nd ueht on left wheels.
5. Place lifting hook on lack, uSing top hole for front bumper and bottom hole till r ,r bumper.
! II applicable, remove fender skirt If rear ",II I IS to be changed. Place hand under 111"'1'1 dge of skirt and push lock lever up 1111 way from you. Then pull skirt down for I IIIOV I.
I r I t lack hook between the two bump­r bolts and set lack In position with­lui I nling.
8. I nsert lug wrench In lack; set control finger for "Up" posllion and "pump" until wheelis clear of ground.
9 . Remove nuts (bolts) and pull wheel off hub.
10. Install spare and lightly tighten nuts (bolts), alternating from upper left to lower right and upper right to lower left . Set control finger for "Down" position and lower car. Then finish tightening. Put hub cap in place and hit sharply with heel of hand If rear wheel was changed, replace fender skirt (if applicable) by engaging retainer pins into holes in fender and push lock lever up to lock poslhon.
CAUTION: A bumper jack is a tire changing tool only! If It IS necessary to work under the car, place supports under car structure.

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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.

Qu ot, Safe, Sturdy Construction. That feeling of rock­ohd sturdiness you get in your new Dodge is built fight In. It's the result of a one-piece body and frame c II d Unlbody-rugged, light and fully protected from IU t by an exclusive seven·stop process. It's safer, too,
h cause i t surrounds you with steel girders.
I Smooth Comfort on the Roughest Road. As you drive, notice how your Dodge seems to glide over bumps and holes just as though they weren't there. Dodge is no exception. It gives you a remarkable combination of stability. control and smooth comfort for you and your family.
choose the ~iM.e6t COlLe..-for your new
Sure, Safe Stopp/ng Power. Dodge brakes give you completely predictable braking action, each and every stop. You'll also like the way you r new Dodge stops q uickly, surely, with very little pressure on the pedal. Big brake lining area means extra safety for you and your passengers, too.
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Authorlled Dodge Service. Your new Dodge deserves the finest care to keep it performing like new. That means Authorized Dodge Service. You r Dodge Dealer's service department has technicians trained by Dodge t o care for you r car-genuine parts-tools especially designed for Dodge service. You won't find them any­where else.
Genuine Chrysler Parts. When you need a replacement part, make sure that you get a part designed especially for your car by the manufacturer. That means Genu­ine Chrysler Parts-engineered and manufactured by Dodge just for your car. Only these parts give you assurance that your Dodge will be "good as new."
You • •• And Your Dodge ServIce Manager. Together ... you and your Dodge Service Manager can keep your Dodge as good lookmg, as great a performer, and as much fun to drive-as It is today. Check w ith him regularly, and check the next pages of this Owner's Guide for some t ips on keeping your car young and gay.
The car that gives you most for your money
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CAUTION: To prevent possible wiring damage, certain precautions should be observed: It IS essential when replacing the cables on the battery, or when uSing a "booster" battery, thai the positive cable IS attached to the positive post and the negative cable IS attached to Ihe negative post. The negative cable IS attached to the engine block. Battery posts are marked plus (+ ) and minus (-). Also, If a "fast charger" is used while battery IS in car, disconnect both car battery cables before connecting the charger to battery. Do not use a "fast charger" to provide starting voltage.
which requires the following service attention. Two types are used -one has a wrapper on the carburetor air cleaner, and other does not. With Wrapper: Do the following every 6 months-inspect venhlator valve operation, clean filler cap, InSpect and clean air cleaner element and wash outer wrapper In kerosene and shake or blot dry. Every year-replace ventilator valve. Every two years-replace air cleaner element and wrapper. Without Wrapper: Do the follOWing at each change of engine Oil-inspect ventilator valve operation, Inspect and clean air cleaner element. Every year-replace ventilator valve and replace air cleaner element. More frequent servicing Crankcase Ventilation System. The engine in may be required if the car IS used for short. your car was equipped at the factory with a trip driving and prolonged engine idling. posItive ventilating system to reduce the emission of harmful fumes into the at mos· Ant/·Freele. So that your cooling system Will phere. Periodic and proper inspection and operate without freezing and Without over· cleaning of thiS valve is essential for good heating due to rust formation, the following engine performance and durability. Valve procedures should be observed. operation should be checked every 6 months O . . . by your Dealer, and more frequently if car IS Fall. Open ~adlator dralncock and remo~e used for short-trip driVing and prolonged threaded drain plugs In engine block to drain engine idling. Replace valve once a year. cooling system. Mov~ heat~r selector lever to ''HI'' or "Heat" position (If so eqUipped) to A special crankcase ventilation system is permit draining the heater lines. Thoroughly used on cars built for the state of California flush cooling system with clear water, then
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close radiator draincock and replace engine block drain plugs. Install MoPar Anti·Freeze (or other high-quality equivalent) to assure cooling system protection for the lowest anticipated temperature in the area where vehicle IS operated dUring the winter months. The cooling system should contain a minimum of 400:, anll-freeze for proper corrosion protection. I n geographiC areas where anli· freeze protecllon IS not necessary, after flushing, fill with clear water and add MoPar Rust ReSistor (or other hlgh·quality co~rosion inhibitor) to prevent the formation of rust deposits. This service IS reqUired annually.
It the vehicle was placed into service after January I , 1965, the first required Fall cooling system service may be eliminated. With the approach of cool weather, however, it IS very important to test the coolant for adequate anti-freeze protection and InSpect the system for eVidence of rust or leaks.
Only glycols and synthetic alcohol (Methanol) are acceptable bases for automobile anti­freeze. Solutions containing salts, sugar, honey, glucose, mineral oils, kerosene or similar material should never be used in the cooling system.
@Coolant Level: Have the coolant level checked during each stop at the gasoline station. Add water to bring level to about I-~' 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.