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Page 2: ...6 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Radios Air Conditioner Other Options 36 STATION WAGON FEATURES 41 TIRES AND WHEELS Tire Sizes Load Capacities Tire Care 49 APPEARANCE CARE 49 SAFETY AND SECURITY Safety Index Ex...

Page 3: ...throttle acce lerations within 1 1mits of state and local traffic laws contribute to a good break in Wide ope n throttle acce leratio ns in low gear can be detrimental and should be lVoided The oil in...

Page 4: ...ound during the same interval STARTING PROCEDURES Automatic Transmission To start the engine the selector lever must be in the Neutralor Park positiorts Apply the service brake before shifting to any...

Page 5: ...lowing suggestions Maintain and operate your car so as to get the maximum mileage possible J Take it easy when pulling away from lights or stop signs Accel erate slowly and smoothl y 2 When you re par...

Page 6: ...the desired position and release the lever 0 hold seatbac k in place The seatback will automatically return to normal position by raising the lever and leaning forward to relieve pressure on the seat...

Page 7: ...BELT system use a single belt and retraclorto provide the utmost in safety comfort and conve nience The retractor is vehicle sensitive and restricts the belt travel only during a sudden sto p or impac...

Page 8: ...belt should be extended as far as arm reach will permit in a smooth continuous motion Insert the latch plate into the buckle until a click is heard If the extending mot ion is interrupted the retract...

Page 9: ...tions arc equipped with lap belts only Rear seat shoulder belts are available at your dealer The lap belts should be worn with the upper edge of the belt drawn across the thighs and snug against the h...

Page 10: ...nt or rear seats This provides the greatest protection in the event your car is struck in the side by another car C hildren weighing over 50 pounds should wear the seal belts pro vided in the car The...

Page 11: ...ht side 12 Ash Tra 1 13 Lighter 14 Rear Defroster 15 Brake Release CLUSTER ASSEMBLY GRAN FURY A Fuel Gauge With ignilion key in On posit ion the pointer will indicate the level of fuel in gasoline tan...

Page 12: ...arning Light Thc operation of this light is explained in detail on page 22 H Windshield Washer Fluid Leve l Indicator Optional with 3 Spccd Wiper Whe n the washer control is depressed a red light indi...

Page 13: ...ner Outlets optional 4A Upper Level Ventilation Outlets 12 optional 5 Heated Rear Window optional 6 Doorgate Window lift and or Auto Lock station wagon option 7 Heater and or Ale Controls 8 Fresh Air...

Page 14: ...t operate car until the cause is corrected T he light does not indicate amount of oil in the crank case This can be determined by checking the oil dip stick E Alternator Indicator Indicates battery is...

Page 15: ...Ash Tray and Lighter 14 Fuse Access Door 3 Instrument C luster 9 Remote Control Mirror Right Side optional 15 Brake Release 4 Heater and or Ai r Condo Controls 10 Radio optional 16 Headlight Switch 5...

Page 16: ...on at 15 000 mile intervals 0 remind you to perform the EG R system maintenance F Oil Pressure Light A red light indicates engine oil pressure is below normal It may be on momentarily when the engine...

Page 17: ...Switch 4 H eater or optional Air Conditioner 16 Controls 5 Parki ng Brake Re lease 6 Map Light Switch optional 7 Check EGR Light If so equipped 8 Rear Window Defroster optional 9 Fasten Scat Bells Li...

Page 18: ...engine oil pressure is below no rmal II may be on momentari ly when the engine is first started o r is operat ing at idle If the light stays on while dri ing stop the engine immediately and do not ope...

Page 19: ...hter be insl rlcd in the rl cl ph u k Usc of plug in 1 p an s orj spotlight sha l rs l h nm d II11 M lgl the rcct ptadc and rt ult in pnor rdt lltioll of thl lightl r Parking Brake When the ignition s...

Page 20: ...he lever to F irst activates the speed shift gate Then when you move the lever to Second a gate stops the shift lever from moving thru this ra nge Mov ing the lever forwa rd again after a pause will e...

Page 21: ...th the transmission in any dri ving gear and a light pressure on the accelerator but do not do this for long periods Use the brake on steep grades MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS Shin through e c h gear in numer...

Page 22: ...would a three speed transmission An amber light on the instrument panel indicates when the trans mission is in reve rse Feather Duster Models When accelerating shift from 1st to 2nd at 15 mph 2nd to...

Page 23: ...dicator lamp fails to light when the lever is moved it would suggest th lt the fuse or indicator bulb is defective Brake System Warning Light The dual braking system provides emergency braking capabil...

Page 24: ...n your previous model T herefore take a minute to be sure that yu u will reach the correc t pressure point automaticall y if the need occurs Outside Door Handle and Lock Inside Lock UNLOCK LOCK Windsh...

Page 25: ...uire adjustment however several hard stops during the break in period are recommended to seat the linings and wear off any foreign material It is important that you do not drive the car with your foot...

Page 26: ...pulled out To shut orTair push knobs all the way in Be sure these knobs are pushed in before operating Heater or Odros ter Upper Level Vent System Optional with heater on Fury standard on Gran Fury T...

Page 27: ...m Optional The left fender mounted turn signal lamp will instantly glow whenever the carburetor fuel enrichment system is ac tivated be cause ofincreased engine power demand This occurs most often in...

Page 28: ...outside the car is circu lated through the system a nd di scharged from the Al e outlets This is the same as the Ale position except the refrige ratio n syste m is ofT Use thi s mode in cool or moder...

Page 29: ...8 A C When a comfortable condition has been reached switch back to Ale and adjust the temperature control lever and fan speed as necessary to maintain comfort Window Fogging In mi ld but rainy or humi...

Page 30: ...a ir into the car interior through the Ale outlets Lo Auto Button T his bUllon turns on blower to force heated or cooled air into the car interior Maintain comfort by setting the control lever During...

Page 31: ...id weather car windows tend to fog on the 30 inside To clear fog off all t he windows push the Lo Auto button Adjusl the comfort co ntrol lever 10 the desired sett ing Interior fogging o n the a ind s...

Page 32: ...t can also exist when any large structure such as a building comes between your car and the transmitting tower of a station Cancellation Cancellation is the result of reflected radio waves cancelling...

Page 33: ...n selection is controlled by five push buttons or the manual selector knob Tonc Control Turn the control ring clockwise to increase the treble LO nes and countercloc kwise to increase the bass The mid...

Page 34: ...l Volume Tape Cartridge Slot Tuning sure it is firmly seated Adjust the volume tone and speakers with the radio controls The tape cartridge must be pul led out at least one inch or removed entirely to...

Page 35: ...his switch will di sconnect the Electronic Chronometer Power Window Controls Up power to all windows except the driver s thus disco uragi ng play by small children when the car is in motion Power Doo...

Page 36: ...entional differential On a slippery surface however the differential delivers more of the dri ving effort to the wheel having the better traction Caution Care should he taken to avoid sudden accelerat...

Page 37: ...button may in crease the speed setting by small increments Holding set button depressed allows vehicle to coast to a lower speed setting To Accelerate for Passing Depress the accelerator as you would...

Page 38: ...tgate should be closed whenever the vehicle is in motion or stopped for any extended period oftime with the engine running If it is necessary 10 operate the vehicle with the liflgatc open in order to...

Page 39: ...ury To raise push down firml y on scatback and pull up on the narrow noO section then rotate seatback upward and to the rear and engage the latch Three Seat Model Fold or raise second scat as describe...

Page 40: ...indow open in order to carry long objects which prot rude from the vehicle the following precautions should be ob served Close all other windows Adjust heating orcooling system to force outside air in...

Page 41: ...ated window When re leased the switch wi ll retu rn to the loc k position Irlhe ignition switch is in the On position the doorgate will loc k w hen the switch is re leased Caution When using the doorg...

Page 42: ...conomy Improper inflation pressures can cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire tread These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread life resulting in a need for earlier tire replacement...

Page 43: ...to 75 42 mph While driving over the established speed limit is not advised o r encouraged those vehicles permitted to travel at high speed over 75 mph must have the following adjustments For continuo...

Page 44: ...T hey do however provide an extra margin of tread life Do not install lire sizes other han those shown in the Allowable Tire and Wheel Size C hart The REDUCED SECOND THIRO FRONT SECOND THIRD VEHICLE...

Page 45: ...hJJ 5 hJJ 6JJ 5 hJJ 6JJ 6JJ 5 hJJ 6 hJJ 5y JJ 6 hJJ 5Y2JJ 6V2JJ 6Y JJ S hJJ 6 hJJ Sedan Wagon 6 hJJ 5 i JJ 6 hJJ Sedan Wagon SY JJ 6JJ 5Y2JJ 6JJ 6 i JJ SY JJ 6JJ 6 i JJ 6JJ 6 hJJ 6Y JJ 6 hJJ APPLICATI...

Page 46: ...letter size and use the same recom mended inflation pressures Mixing of radial ply tires with bias or bias belled tires is not rc commended Many combinmions of radial ply and bias or bias belted tire...

Page 47: ...int of needing replacement Many states have laws that require replacing tires at this point These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread grooves and will appear as Y2 Tre ad Wear Indicator...

Page 48: ...s pull wheel off hub instal l spare and lightly tighten nuts Set finger control for Down position and pump to lower to ground Do not roll car olTjack 9 F INISH T IGHTEN IN G NUTS ALTERNATING EVERY OTH...

Page 49: ...inflate Never inflate with the tire lying on the grou nd The spare tire may be inflated in about two minutes by lIsing the inflator stowed with the tire in the luggage compartment following the instru...

Page 50: ...rocarbon dry cleaner or vi lh soap o r detergent in watcr Avoid getting dry cleaners o r water solutions into the buckle mechanism where they may attack the lubricant or cause corrosion Do not attempt...

Page 51: ...y cause partial or com plete loss of vehicle control and stopping abi lity To reduce this possibility the following precautions should be ob served I Slow down during rainstorms or when roads are slus...

Page 52: ...ain receipts tor aU vehicle emission services to protect your emission warranty 1 Not including engines equipped with Electronic lean Burn System 2 Check distribulor cap and rotor on 360 2 Bbl 400 2 B...

Page 53: ...DLING SYSTEM DRAIN FLUSH REFILL NOTE Local driving conditions or special equipment such as high performance or heav o duty options may require special service recommendations nspect the front wheel be...

Page 54: ...wear or uneve n wear pattcrn s C hec k fo r stones nails glass or ot he r objects lodged in the tread Inspect fo r tread cu ts or side wall cracks C heck wheel nut s for tightness and tires including...

Page 55: ...e lock cylinders and parking brake mechanisms Windshield Wiper Blades Use and ex posure 10 sun and Ihe elements deteriorates the rubber portion of the wiper blade When wiper blades streak and smear th...

Page 56: ...level Clean all dirt from outside of reservoir before removing cover Onl y petroleum fluids specially formulated for minimum effect on rubber hoses should be used Power Steering Fluid Part No 2084329...

Page 57: ...bindi ng Release the hood and determine that the safe ty catch is engaged and holding Release safety catch A ppl y Multi Purpose Lubricant NLG I Grade 2 EP sparingly to all slidi ng contac t areas of...

Page 58: ...be inspected ror ex ternal leaks or damage twice a year If external leaks or damage is evident the uni versal joint should be replaced Relubrication is not recom mended Manual Steering Cars equipped...

Page 59: ...low as 30 F Below 30 F Viscosity Range SAE 90 SAE 85W 90 SAE 80W SAE 80W 85W SAE 75W SAE 75W 85W T he factory fill o il is satisfaclOry to 30c F temperature Fluid Level Chl Ck Twice a year the rear a...

Page 60: ...nsmission Fluid Mopar Parts DEXRON Automatic Transmission Fluid is a fluid of this type and is recom mended Fluid Level Check T he fluid level in the automatic transmission sho uld be checked twice a...

Page 61: ...and overdrive transmissions are fi lled wit h Au tomaticTransmission Fluid at the factory If it becomes necessary 10 add flu id to these manual transmissions automatic transmission fluid or the type...

Page 62: ...rings with Multi Purpose Grease NLG I Grade 2 EP Severe Service For severe service vehicles i e taxi and police vehicles involving frequent or continuous brake application wheel bearings should be ins...

Page 63: ...s Mopar anti freeze Part No 2932530 quarts or 2932531 gallons is recommended Do not use plai n water alone or alcohol base anti freeze products Theaddition of4 oz of Mopar 62 Rust Resistor PIN 2421778...

Page 64: ...so appears on the Automobile Information Disclosure Label affixed to a wi ndow of your vehicle Save this label for a convenient record of your vehicle identifica tion number and optional equipment Eng...

Page 65: ...n Relay Lts Lighter Ign Sw Lt Time delay Relay 5 20 Amp Dual brake Oil Press Open Door Ind Hi Dome Lt Trunk Lt Stop Temp Lt Elect Deck Lid Window Lift 5 20 Amp Hazard Flasher Circuit safety Relay EGR...

Page 66: ...Fuel Temp Gauge Low Oil Dual Brake Lights Heated Rear 4 20 Amp Horn Horn Relay Window EGR Lamp Seat Belt Lt Buzzer 5 30 Amp Power Windows Door Locks Seats 6 20 Amp Horn 6 20 Amp Power Door Lock Relay...

Page 67: ...orque lite 225 3t8 360 cu in 17 pt 14 14 pt 400 440 cu in 19 pt t5 pt 400 440 Hi Pert 16Y2 pt t3 pt 66 Add 1 quart 0 4 Imperial quart with fi lter change Fluid Capacities Valiant Volare Feather Duster...

Page 68: ...1 158 Oil Pressure Indicator 1 158 Turn Signal Indicator 2 158 Ignition Light 1 1445 Glove Compartment 1 1891 Dome Light 1 211 2 Courtesy Light 1 90 Trunk Under Hood Light 1 1003 Door Ajar or Gate Aj...

Page 69: ...e bulbs are brass or glass wedge base Aluminum base bulbs are not approved and should not be used Light Bulbs Outside GRAN FURY FURY VOLARE VALIANT Headlights 2 6014 2 6014 2 6014 2 6014 Front Park an...

Page 70: ...400 Cu In 440 Cu In Hi Perf Hi Perf 4 34 4 34 4 32 3 38 3 38 3 75 8 2 1 8 2 1 8 2 1 Ignition Timing Refer to Vehicle Emission Control Info rmation label in engi ne compartment for timing RPM Air Fuel...

Page 71: ...cars lIsed to low trailers for non commercial use but ifthe loaded trailer weight exceeds 1 000 pounds the following conditions mtlst be met 1 The trailer must be equipped with its own brakes 2 The t...

Page 72: ...echeck brake response RepeM process if required 8 Controller knob adjustment the pedal mounted controller has a TRAILER BRAKE ADJUST knob which affects the rate of lpplication of trailer brake This ad...

Page 73: ...he tow car is not acceptable If a hydraulic actuated electric trailer brake controller is installed it is mandato ry to take the hydraulic pressure for controller actuation from the line which control...

Page 74: ...e sure the bumpers on both cars align properly Shift to third or high gear turn the ignition key to On then depress the clutch pedal and hold it down When a speed of about 10 mph is reached press the...

Page 75: ...quired to slow or stop and activation of the Brake Warning Light during brake use III either situatio1l cited above bmking effectiveness will be J ubs alltilllly reduced el e1l though you exert much g...

Page 76: ...rive 10250 Regency Circle Rls 22 30a fld McKee Rd SYRACUSE Natick Mass 01760 23811ChagrinBlvd Two tJorlhfield Plaza P O Box 18008 Suite 302 P O Bo l N i r6 SlWoOO Phone 517 555 2810 Room340 P O Box300...

Page 77: ...r new vehicle is designed and engineered by Chrysler Corpora tion for quality performance Like all fine machines it requires the best in service and parts See your authorized dealer for Cer t ified Ca...

Page 78: ...eakers Clock 63 Coolant Level 33 55 Cooling Outlets 28 Cooling System Annual Check 62 Door Hinges 54 Door Locks 23 Drive Belts 57 Engine Number Exhaust Gas Warning Exhaust System 63 50 55 Fuel Pacer S...

Page 79: ...Manual Ordering 79 Shifting Gears 20 Shoulder Belts 7 Specifications 63 Starting Your Car 3 Station Wagon Features 36 Steering and Suspension 56 Sunroof 24 Sure Grip Axle 35 Thermostats 63 Tilt Steer...

Page 80: ..._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Manuals for the previous ten year period are usually available Postpaid in U S A Enclose check or money order payable to Chrysler Corporation No Stamps Please Date _ ___________...

Page 81: ...ar or in grille right of center Engine Oil Recommendations Use only lubricants wh ich have both an SAE grade number and the SE service classification shown on the co ntainer Tire Inflation Pressures C...

Page 82: ...have regarding the operation of your car Ch Sler Plymouth J h ision Chry ler Corporation Important For Vehicles Sold In Canada With respect to any vehicles sold in Canada the name Chrysler Corpo rati...

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