Chevrolet Chevelle 1965, Owner'S Manual

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Page 3: ...1965 OWNERS GUIDE...

Page 4: ...commendations outlined Your Chevrolet dealer has the trained personnel and specialized equipment to properly service your Chevelle Have him inspect your car and perform any maintenance or adiustments...

Page 5: ...e and El Camino 28 Cleaning Your Chevelle 29 Trailers 30 Maintenance and Lubrication 31 thru 40 Minor Trouble Shooting 41 thru 44 Specifications 45 thru 47 Index 48 All information contained in this b...

Page 6: ...raking 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 mi...

Page 7: ...s as shown The octagonal end 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 Always switch to OFF...

Page 8: ...d depress clutch pedal to the Roor INITIAL START Depress accelerator pedal to Ooor and release This presets the automatic choke Tum ignition switch to START and release as soon as engine starts In ext...

Page 9: ...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 haudle with the palm of your...

Page 10: ...e transmis sion in N neutral allow the car speed to reach 25 to 30 miles per hour Then shift the transmission to L low position After the engine starts the transmission may be operated in the normal m...

Page 11: ...key depress the clutch and place the shift lever in 3rd gear Release the dutch when your speed reaches 10 to 15 miles per hour FOUR SPEED TRANSMISSION REVERSE SHIFT Lift up on the REVERSE release hand...

Page 12: ...utomobile ENGINE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR LIGHT Except Super Sport Model An indicator light is provided in the instrument cluster to indicate a nonnal operating engine temperature and also quickly warn o...

Page 13: ...Super Sport Model This light will be on when the ignition switch is turned on but before the engine is started Occasionally the light may be seen to flicker momentarily but this will do no harm Howev...

Page 14: ...especially useful when driving on dark roads since the bright beams of both out board and inboard lamps are illuminated and they provide excellent long range illumination The headlight beam indicator...

Page 15: ...il pressure gauge indicates the pressure at which oil is being delivered to the various parts of the engine requiring lubrication Pressures registered by the gauge may vary according to outside air te...

Page 16: ...me lights as shown The headlight and parking light circuits are protected by a circuit breaker in the light switch An overload will cause the lights to flicker on and off If this condition exists have...

Page 17: ...se Always use low beam when approaching or overtaking other vehicles TURN SIGNAL LEVER Move the lever up for a right tUrn and down to indicate a left turn The instru ment panel indicators will flash t...

Page 18: ...A built in vacuum reserve supplies three power as sisted stops should the engine stall after which additional foot pressure will be needed for brake response Vehicles equipped with optional metallic b...

Page 19: ...button will send a measured amount of water or other cleaning agent onto the windshield and will also cause the wiper knob to turn thus starting the wiper motor The wiper will then con tinue to operat...

Page 20: ...ss through the heater Further movement of the AIR lever operates the low medium and high speeds of the fan Adjust the TEMP lever as required to give you the desired degree of heat Fully down is the ma...

Page 21: ...he car has cooled down fully down during milder weather conditions Move the DEF lever fully up and the AIR COND lever fully down Vary the TEMP lever as required to provide the 18 desired conditioned a...

Page 22: ...ystem On the Custom system turn the TEMP COOL knob slightly counterclockwise Rotate the outlets to direct the cooled air as desired 19 Four Season System With the controls set for cooling move the AIR...

Page 23: ...ts Press backwards on the seat adjuster lever located on the driver s side of the front seat to unlock the seat and allow adjustment to the front or rear As the seat slides forward it also tilts to pr...

Page 24: ...y as wen as to assure the security of your car and your possessions Always keep the doors locked when driving as well as when leaving the car unattended To lock each door from the outside depress the...

Page 25: ...t for each push button AM FM Radio This set receives clear static free FM broadcasts as well as standard AM programs Move the slide bar to select AM or FM teception Controls are the same as in Manual...

Page 26: ...sh back into place On cars so equipped push in on the cigarette lighter to operate When heated ready for use it will snap back into normal position GLOVE BOX The glove box is locked and unlocked with...

Page 27: ...he buckle until it snaps into place Tighten the belt until comfortably snug by pulling on the loose end extend ing from the buckle Do not wear belt loosely Loosen by turning the entire buckle outward...

Page 28: ...auto jack are located in the trunk The illustration shows proper jack and tire stowage 25 GAS CAP The gas cap is located behind the fear license plate on all models except station wagons where it is...

Page 29: ...handle counterclockwise Rotate handle counterclockwise and snap into place Raise the window by pulling out the window regulator handle at the arrow end and turning the handle clockwise Rotate handle...

Page 30: ...the location shown above then lift seat hack up and rearward until it locks into place Operate both sections of the optional two section sec ond seat in the same manner 27 STATION WAGON SPARE TIRE AND...

Page 31: ...r applied to the conventional tire type filler valve located on the top right hand side of the parcel shelf behind the seat A minimum pressure of 10 15 psi must always be maintained After the vehicle...

Page 32: ...be certain it is safe for use on acrylic painted surfaces Protection of Exterior Bright Metal Parts Bright metal parts should be cleaned regularly to maintain luster Washing with water is all that is...

Page 33: ...of trailer hauling If in the opinion of the manufacturer a part or com ponent of a motor vehicle has been adversely affected 30 by misuse of the vehicle with trailer loads such part or component will...

Page 34: ...ine and if knocking continues consult your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer If you piau to operate your Chevelle outside the continental limits of the United Sta tes or Canada there is a possibility that t...

Page 35: ...wed check the oil level with the engine hot on the dipstick regularly Keep oil level between the FULL and ADD marks by adding oil when level is at or below the ADD mark It is not necessary to keep the...

Page 36: ...l ing system to insure that all connections are leakproof and anti freeze content will provide adequate protection in cold weather The standard radiator cap is a 13 lb pressure type Air conditioned ve...

Page 37: ...tested to meet all normal requirements of your vehiCle as outlined above For continuous full load service or heavy duty op ration over sized tire options are recom mended at the above recommended tir...

Page 38: ...e engine with car on jack espe cially if the car is equipped with a positraction rear axle REAR For Maximum Tire Life POSITION JACK JUST OUTBOARD OF BUMPER BOLTS Keep tires properly inflated Check reg...

Page 39: ...r should be changed at 6 000 miles or 6 month intervals whichever occurs Erst See note above CRANKCASE VENTILATION Valve Type At every oil change the valve should be tested for proper func tion and re...

Page 40: ...ed tapped or cleaned with an air hose Polyurethane Type Every 12 000 miles clean ele ment in suitable solvent such as Kerosene squeeze out all solvent soak in engine oil and squeeze out Then squeeze i...

Page 41: ...points TRANSMISSION 3 Speed Overdrive and 4 Speed Every 6 000 Miles Check at operating temperature and fill as necessary to level of filler plug hole with lubri cant specified in Note 2 page 40 Powerg...

Page 42: ...h lubricant specified in Note 1 page 40 Ball joints should not be lubricated unless their tem perature is 10 F or higher During colder weather they should be allowed to warm up before lubrication CLUT...

Page 43: ...lubricant whenever brake service is re quired AIR CONDITIONING RUN THE SYSTEM fOR FIVE MINUTES EVERY WEEK DURING WINTER MONTHS TO LUBRICATE SEALS AND MOVING PARTS After the first 6 000 miles have you...

Page 44: ...MINOR TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE If your car acts In the followin manner Check here in sequence shownforpossiblecauses 41...

Page 45: ...ching the carburetor Remove the ai r cleaner and operate the throttle linkage several time while noting if a spray is visible inside the carburetor bore If not disconnect the fuel line at the carburet...

Page 46: ...d for no apparent reason have your Authorized Chevrolet Dealer check the battory the GENERATOR and the VOLTAGE REGULATOR GENERATOR trouble should already have been indicated by the generator indicator...

Page 47: ...ll of course cause engine overheating Determine the cause of the low water level and have it corrected if necessary 44 N Check the RADIATOR CORE Clean it il it is plugged with bugs leaves or other for...

Page 48: ...ase Refill 194 and 230 l 6 283 and 327 V 8 4 qt When changing oil filter element add additional 1 qt Cooling 194 283 250 hp 300 hp 350 hp System 230 l 6 V 8 327 V 8 327 V 8 327 V 8 With Heater 12 qt 1...

Page 49: ...following 14mm plugs are proYi ed for Chevelle engines Spark Plug Gap 035 194 230 L 6 Engines 283 V S Engine 195 H P 327 V 8 Engine 250 300 H P 327 V S Engine 350 H P Normal Service Original Equip AC...

Page 50: ...mp Overdrive Fuse 3AG AGC 15 amp is located in wiring harness on engine side of the dash panel just forward of the instrument panel An Air Conditioning high blower speed fuse SAE 30 amp Four Season or...

Page 51: ...ble Shooting 41 Oil and Filter 32 36 Oil Pressure Indicator light 10 Operating Instructions 4 Other Features 23 Generator Indicator Light Glove 8ox _ 10 Power Windows and Steering _ _ 24 23 Pushing to...

Page 52: ...hevrolet Chevelle Chevy II and Corvair car bodies FORM NO RS 34 RS 57 RS 58 RS 60 RS 62 5 M 15 5 M 32 ST 6 ST 18 ST 30 H IO Available Manuals YEAR 1949 54 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 60 1961 1962 1963 rC...

Page 53: ...s Please specify model year and vehicle when ordering 3 00 5 75 30 each 40 each 60 each 25 each AVAILABLE CHEVROLET SHOP MANUALS PRIOR TO 1949 The shop manuals listed below are out of print The inform...

Page 54: ...llow opproximately 30 days for postal service QUANTITY fORM NO YEAI PRIC U fOTA l Remark ______________________________________________________ __ Michigan Purch osers add 4 Sales Tax Total Order_____...

Page 55: ...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...