Chevrolet Chevy II 1965 User manual

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A WORD FROM CHEVROLET . ...
This Owners Guide contains important information regarding the operation and
maintenance of your Chevy II.
In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and usage from your car, we suggest that
you familiarize yourself with the contents of this booklet and follow the recommen-
dations outlined.
Your Chevrolet dealer has the trained personnel and specialized equipment to
properly service your Chevy II. Have him inspect your car and perform any main-
tenance adjustments required.
. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing a Chevrolet
product-and assure you of our continuing interest in your motoring pleasure and
satisfaction.
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
•
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
DETROIT, MICHIGAN 48202

CHEVROLET OWNER PROTECTION PLAN
The Chevrolet Motor Division considers it a most important obligation to offer
each owner a recommended maintenance service guide which will relieve him
of any anxiety and insure that his vehicle is regularly inspected and maintained.
Your Chevrolet dealer has presented you with a Chevrolet Owner Protection
Plan Booklet. The recommended Maintenance and Lubrication Service items
in this Booklet have been worked out by Chevrolet service personnel and
cover items which are the owners responsibility to have checked, inspected,
adjusted and lubricated at recommended time or mileage intervals.
If the services are carried out at the prescribed time or mileage intervals,
wear and owner expense will be kept to a minimum. Additional services may
become necessary
as mileage accrues, however, the regular visit that you make
to -your Chevrolet
dealer in following this Plan will point out desirable services
as they become necessary.
In the event warranty repair is required on your Chevrolet, the Chevrolet
Protect-O-Plate affixed to the
back cover of your Protection Plan Booklet will
assist in identifying you and your Chevrolet to your Chevrolet dealer.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
OWNER PROTECTION PLAN .
TRAILERS AND THEIR EFFECT ON CAR
OPERATION ... .......... .... .
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Breaking-in Period.
Driving for Economy.
Starting the Engine.
I gnition Switch ..
Starting ..
Warm-Up .....
Driving with the Synchromesh Transmissions .
Driving with the Powerglide Automatic
Transmission ...
INSTRUMENTS
Generator Indicator ..
Oil Pressure Indicator
Speedometer ..
Fuel Gauge ..
Temperature Indicator ....... .. .. .
Brake Indicator.
Headlight Beam Indicator ..
SUPER SPORT MODEL GAUGES
Ammeter ....... .
oil Pressure Gauge ....... .......... .
Engine Temperature Gauge .
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Clock .......... ... ..... .
Tachometer. ... .... ..._.. ..
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CONTROLS
Light Sw i tch . . ........... .
Headlight Beam Switch ..... .....•.
Turn Signal ..... .. ... ..•.
Brakes.
Self Adjusting.
Power Brakes ........... . ... .
Parking Brakes ..
Clutch Adjustment.. . ...... .. ... .. .
Windshield Wipers and Washers .
Wipers.
Washers ..
Radios .
Power Steering ..
Positraction Rear Axle ...
Heater .
Air Conditioning . ..... .•. ...
OTHER FEATURES
Seat Adjustment
Seat Belts. .. .... ... ..
Keys and Locks . ...
Ash Tray and Cigarette Lighter ..
Glove Box ....
Air Vents ..
Hood Release... . .. ... .. .. .. .
Gas Cap
Rear Compartment .. .. ... .. . ... .. .
STATION WAGON
Lowering the Tailgate .
Manually Operated Tail Gate Window.
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Electrically Operated Tail Gate Window.. 24
Operating the Folding Seats.. ... . .......... 25
Two Seat Style Rear Seat .. ........... 25
Spare Tire and Jack Stowage ................ . 26
Super-Lift Air Adjustable Shock Absorbers .. .. 26
CLEANING HINTS
Exterior Appearance. 27
Washing Your Car.. . ..................... 27
Polishing Your Car.. ... 27
Protection of Exterior Bright Metal Parts. 28
Cleaning White Sidewall Tires.. . ... 28
I nteriar Appearance .. . ..... •...._. . 28
Dust and Dirt . 28
Spots and Stain . ... .. .. .. .. .. .. 28
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Gasoline and Engine Oil. . 29
Gasoline .. ... 29
Operation in Foreign Countries. 29
Engine Lubrication .. 30
Oil Viscosity Number ... .. .. ... .. . 30
Checking Oil Level... .... .. .. . .. . . ... 30
Cooling System . Care. . 30
Changing Tires . . ............. " 32
Tire Care . .. 33
Tire Inflation Pressures.. .. .. 33
For Maximum Tire Life. .. 33
Periodic Maintenance and Lubrication .. 34
SPECIFICATIONS . ....... .......... 38
MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE. 41
TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURES. .. 42
All information contained in this booklet is the latest product information avaifable at
the time of printing. The right ;s reserved to make changes at any time without notice.
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Second Edition
February 1965

Chevy II passenger cars are designed primarily for
passenger conveyance. However, it is well known that
many owners do use their Chevy II to pull trailers, and
when available trailer hauling options have been used,
the owners
have experienced very satisfactory service.
When a trailer is attached to a car, the car becomes
not only a load-carrying vehicle, but a load-pulling
vehicle. The demands of this type of operation are very
different from those for which the automobile is pri-
marily designed and may present problems, such as
spring and tire loading, braking, cooling, lighting, and
steering. However, careful driving practices and the use
of factory-recommended options will better satisfy the
requirements of trailer hauling.
If in the opinion of the manufacturer a part or com-
ponent of a motor vehicle has been adversely affected
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by misuse
of the vehicle with trailer loads, such part or
component will not be covered by the manufacturer's
warranty.
The size of and equipment for trailers, including
such items as hitches and safety chains, brakes, lights,
power-weight ratios and over-all length, are generally
subject to safety regulations in all states, and it is the
responsibility of the user to make certain that he is in full
compliance with the regulations of the states in which
he plans to operate with a trailer and of the Interstate
Commerce Commission, if applicable, before doing so.
Further,
when operating a car with a trailer attached,
the driver must realize that the performance, steering
characteristics,
and braking distance of his car have
been altered, and that he must exercise greater caution
to safely handle his car and trailer.

Sound design and precision manufacturing methods
will permit you to operate your new Chevy II from its
very first mile without adhering to a formal "break-in"
schedule. However, during the first few hundred miles of
driving you can, by observing a few simple precautions,
add to the future performance and economy of your car.
It is recommended that your speed during the first
500 miles be confined to a maximum of 60 M.P.H., but
do not drive for extended periods at anyone constant
Proper maintenance and wise operation will com-
bine to help you achieve maximum fuel economy with
your Chevy II. Your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer can
properly tune and maintain your car but wise operation
is your responsibility. Give the car sufficient warm-up
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
speed, either fast or slow. During this period, avoid full
throttle starts and if possible quick abrupt stops.
Gentle braking during the first few hundred miles
of operation will result in longer brake life and better
future performance. Avoid hard stops especially during
the first 200 miles of operation since brake misuse during
this period will destroy much future brake efficiency.
Always drive at a moderate speed until the engine
has completely warmed up.
time, do not make full throttle starts or needless sudden
stops,
and drive at reasonable speeds and as steady as
traffic permits to gain the benefits of all the economy
built into your Chevy II.

IGNITION SWITCH
STARTING
The ignition switch has
four positions as shown.
The key
may be removed
only when the switch is in
the OFF
position. Use the
ACCESSORY position for
operating the accessories
when the engine is not
running.
1. AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION-Place control lever in
N
or P position to start engine.
SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION -Place gearshift
control lever in Neutral and depress clutch pedal to
the floor.
2. (a) COLD ENGINE -Depress accelerator pedal to
floor (if equipped with manual choke, pull choke
knob all the way out while holding pedal down)
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then, if temperature is above O°F., release pedal.
If temperature is below O°F., hold pedal about half-
way down.
(b) ENGINE WARM- Depress accelerator pedal
and hold about half-way down.
3. Turn ignition switch to START and release as soon
as engine starts. If manual choke equipped model,
adjust choke position to obtain smooth engine opera-
tion. As soon as engine will run smoothly without the
choke, push the choke
knob fully in.
4.
"FLOODED" ENGINE-Depress accelerator to floor
and hold while cranking engine. Never "pump"
accelerator .
WARM-UP
Always let the engine idle for a moment or two after
starting and drive at moderate speeds for several miles,
especially during cold weather, to prevent unnecessary
wear to the engine, axle and transmission.
MANUAL CHOKE
The Chevy II with the Super-Thrift 4-cylinder engine

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is equipped with a manual choke. Since the choke oper-
ates to enrich the fuel mixture delivered to the carbu-
retor, its improper use can result in excessive fuel
consumption. Use the choke, as outlined under "Start-
1st GEAR (lOW)-Depress clutch, shift into 1st gear,
slowly release clutch pedal while pressing on accel-
erator. As speed increases, depress clutch pedal, re-
lease
accelerator and move gearshift into 2nd gear.
2nd GEAR-Release clutch pedal and depress acceler-
ator as above, allowing car to gain speed, then, in
same
manner as before, move gearshift lever into
3rd gear.
3rd GEAR (HIGH)-Slowly release clutch pedal and de-
press accelerator pedal. This is the cruising gear for
all normal driving.
TO STOP-Release the accelerator and depress the
brake pedal. As car slows down, depress the clutch
pedal and move the gearshift lever into Neutral.
NEUTRAL-For use when starting or idling engine .
REVERSE-Operate
as for 1 st Gear but always at a slow
speed.
FOUR SPEED TRANSMISSION -has the shift lever
extending from the floor and has its special shift pattern
diagram on the trim plate as shown in the illustration.
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ing," only until the engine warms up. Then if the choke
is still necessary to provide smooth engine operation
your Chevrolet dealer should be called upon to perform
such engine adjustments as may be necessary.
The shift
linkage may be adjusted to allow "short stroke"
shift lever operation. See your Chevrolet Dealer. To
shift into reverse lift up on the finger bracket just below
the shift lever knob.
PUSHING TO START
• Turn key to ON position and depress clutch pedal.
• Place gearshift lever in Neutral position until car
speed reaches 15 MPH.
• Move shift lever to 3rd position and slowly release
clutch pedal.

The Powerglide transmission is a completely automatic transmission which replaces the
standard clutch and transmission. After starting the engine with the selector lever in N
(Neutral)
or P (Park) position, select the range desired and depress the accelerator. The
transmission will
do the rest. A gradual start with a steady increase of pressure on the
accelerator pedal will enable the transmission to shift into the more economical cruising
gear in the shortest possible time. Hard acceleration for fast starts will cause the transmission
to remain
in low gear for a considerably longer period with resultant higher fuel consumption.
On the Super-Sport model the Powerglide shift lever is floor mounted as shown at the right.
The lever may
be shifted freely from N (Neutral) to D (Drive). Press lightly on the shift lever
button (located on top of the shift handle) with the palm of your hand as you shift into or
out of L (Low) or R (Reverse). Force this button fully down when shifting to and from P (Park).
Exercise
care in depressing button to prevent unintentional shifts to Park, Low or Reverse.
OPERATING YOUR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
P-PARK
Use only when car is stopped.
-'LIFT
R-REVERSE
For backing car-from stop.
-*LlFT
N-NEUTRAL For standing (Brakes Applied).
D-DRIVE
For Forward Driving. Step hard on accel-
erator for extra acceleration below 40 mph
-*LIFT
L-LOW
For hard pulling at low speeds and climb-
(Powerglide) ing
or descending steep grades. Shift to L
only below 40 mph.
CAR PARKED
NORMAL
DRIVING
RANGE
SAND, SNOW,
MUD AND
STEEP GRADES
*Lifting clears stops that prevent unintentional shifts to Reverse, Park or Low.
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