Pages 6–14 (9 pages)

Taking Command

From the 1959 Dodge Owners Manual

The basic controls of the 1959 Dodge: ignition, door, trunk and glove compartment keys, locking the doors, releasing the hood, the Flite-Vue control panel with temperature, fuel, oil pressure and ammeter gauges, switches, Scope-Sight speedometer, dimmer and signal lever, then seat, washer, fresh air and defroster controls and the pedals, parking brake and Total-Contact brakes.

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What this section covers

  • Keys, door locks and hood release
  • Flite-Vue control panel
  • Gauges
  • Switches and Scope-Sight speedometer
  • Headlight dimmer and directional signal
  • Pedals, parking brake and Total-Contact brakes
Year
1959
Make
Dodge
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
Coronet, Royal, Custom Royal, Sierra and Custom Sierra station wagons; Six and V-8
Pages
64

What’s inside

Owner's handbook

  1. Contents and Introductionpp. 1–5
  2. Taking Commandpp. 6–14
  3. Driving with TorqueFlite, PowerFlite and Standard Transmissionpp. 15–22
  4. Oil, Fuel, Break-In and Headlampspp. 23–27
  5. Cooling, Heaters and Air Conditioningpp. 28–33
  6. Optional Power Equipment and Accessoriespp. 34–39
  7. Car Cleaning HintsCleaning advice for finish, trim and upholstery, including spot removal from fabric and vinyl with MoPar cleaners.pp. 40–41
  8. Station Wagons and ConvertiblesTailgate, electric rear window lift and spare tire location on Sierra station wagons, seat folding on six- and nine-passenger models, and raising and lowering the convertible top.pp. 42–44
  9. Wheels and Tirespp. 45–48
  10. Light Bulb Chart and Electrical SystemBulb type numbers and circuit breaker and fuse ratings, followed by care of the 12-volt battery, generator and spark plugs.pp. 49–50
  11. Lubrication, Inspections and Maintenance Chartpp. 51–56
  12. Specifications and Quick Engine Datapp. 57–61
  13. Serial Numbers and Service CertificateWhere to find the engine, vehicle and body numbers, and the Owner's Service Certificate pages.pp. 62–64

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