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0 1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use . It also explains the airsystem. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how operate your vehicle. to use ... Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of You something you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine, etc. and It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells whatto do if you want.to...
0 1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use . It also explains the airsystem. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how operate your vehicle. to use ... Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of You something you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine, etc. and It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells whatto do if you want.to...
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LIGHTER P u )tr BRAKE 11 ,1, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE cz e , SPEAKER FUEL (a) (@) HORN B V $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on your lamps: These symbols are on some ...
LIGHTER P u )tr BRAKE 11 ,1, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE cz e , SPEAKER FUEL (a) (@) HORN B V $0 VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used on your lamps: These symbols are on some ...
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...tell you if everything is and working properly-- Keys Door Locks Tailgate Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)... 2-27 2-27 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-37 2-37 2-38 2-39 2-40 2-40 2-4 1 2-54 2-56 2-58 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Windows Horn Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...
...tell you if everything is and working properly-- Keys Door Locks Tailgate Theft New Vehicle "Break-In" Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Operation Manual Transmission Operation Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) Parking Brake Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)... 2-27 2-27 2-29 2-29 2-30 2-37 2-37 2-38 2-39 2-40 2-40 2-4 1 2-54 2-56 2-58 Engine Exhaust Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) Windows Horn Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever Exterior Lamps Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter ...
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... must pass throughthe seal between the body and the tailgatewindow: 0 Make sure all the way. It canbe dangerous to lock or unlock your tailgate. See "Engine Exhaust" in some cities. See "Comfort Controls" in theIndex. 0 If you have a convertible, you can make on it impossible to its highest speed the setting...
... must pass throughthe seal between the body and the tailgatewindow: 0 Make sure all the way. It canbe dangerous to lock or unlock your tailgate. See "Engine Exhaust" in some cities. See "Comfort Controls" in theIndex. 0 If you have a convertible, you can make on it impossible to its highest speed the setting...
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... ON allow you can useON to operate your electrical power accessories and to operate your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. When the engine starts, release the key. ignition The switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK...you havean automatic transmission, the ignition switch can'tbe turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is the position that starts the engine. Use this position your engine and release the switch. This locks your electrical accessories, such the radio. unlocks the steering It wheel and ignition. to ...
... ON allow you can useON to operate your electrical power accessories and to operate your steering wheel, ignition and automatic transmission. When the engine starts, release the key. ignition The switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK...you havean automatic transmission, the ignition switch can'tbe turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is the position that starts the engine. Use this position your engine and release the switch. This locks your electrical accessories, such the radio. unlocks the steering It wheel and ignition. to ...
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... push the key while the vehicle in is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won 't start in the parking brake engaged. If you do, you 're already moving . Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is moving , turn the key only with your shift lever toPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). ...I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to the floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all theway in?...
... push the key while the vehicle in is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. Your engine won 't start in the parking brake engaged. If you do, you 're already moving . Hold the clutch pedal to PARK (P) if your Chevrolet is moving , turn the key only with your shift lever toPARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). ...I NOTICE: Don't try to shift to the floor and start the engine.Your vehicle won 't start if the clutch pedal not all theway in?...
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...key. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer for help avoid draining your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to help . 2-10 If you don't, your battery. When the engine starts, let go of this manual that how to doit tells without damaging your... for about three seconds at a timewill cause yourbattery tobe drained muchsooner. If your engine still won't start right away, hold your keyin START for longerthan 15 seconds at a time until your engine starts.Wait about 15 seconds between each try to work with your vehicle. Without pushing...
...key. And the excessive heat can damage your dealer for help avoid draining your engine might not perform properly. NOTICE: Your engine is designed to help . 2-10 If you don't, your battery. When the engine starts, let go of this manual that how to doit tells without damaging your... for about three seconds at a timewill cause yourbattery tobe drained muchsooner. If your engine still won't start right away, hold your keyin START for longerthan 15 seconds at a time until your engine starts.Wait about 15 seconds between each try to work with your vehicle. Without pushing...
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Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can move , even when you have to use when start your engine because your you 're pulling a trailer,see "Towinga lkailer" in PARK (P) with the set your vehicle if the shift lever is N. be injured. If you '... transfercase is in NEUTRAL ( )So, be sure the transfer is not fully in the Index. -- -0 PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. If you have leftthe engine running unless you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to PARK (P). You or otherscould be sure your shift lever. If you vehicle...
Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can move , even when you have to use when start your engine because your you 're pulling a trailer,see "Towinga lkailer" in PARK (P) with the set your vehicle if the shift lever is N. be injured. If you '... transfercase is in NEUTRAL ( )So, be sure the transfer is not fully in the Index. -- -0 PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. If you have leftthe engine running unless you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to PARK (P). You or otherscould be sure your shift lever. If you vehicle...
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...your warranty. 1 2-12 I NOTICE: Damage to get out snow, of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brakepedal, your vehicle could damage your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. You have to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis "racing" (runningat high speed...your footis firmly on the shiftlever -- Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Shifting to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. Ice or Shifting outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicleis being towed. Ensure the shift lever is dangerous. If you can ...
...your warranty. 1 2-12 I NOTICE: Damage to get out snow, of PARK (P), ease pressure on the brakepedal, your vehicle could damage your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. You have to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your engineis "racing" (runningat high speed...your footis firmly on the shiftlever -- Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. NOTICE: Shifting to fully apply your regular brakes before starting the engine. Ice or Shifting outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your vehicleis being towed. Ensure the shift lever is dangerous. If you can ...
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.... Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the Shift to your engine. Then shift FIRST (1). If you try, you dofor SECOND (2). the right, and then shift into REVERSE This is moving could damage your NEUTRAL (N). Slowly let...
.... Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the Shift to your engine. Then shift FIRST (1). If you try, you dofor SECOND (2). the right, and then shift into REVERSE This is moving could damage your NEUTRAL (N). Slowly let...
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And you could lose control of your speed drops below 20 mph (32 M), if the or engine is not running smoothly or for best fuel economy. Shift Speeds If your vehicle. If you skip more than one you downshift, you can damage ... you downshift, you could injure yourself or others. This chart shows when to shift the next higher gear to you skip more gears to keep engine running smoothly, should downshift to for the good performance. NOTICE: If you the next lower gear. Acceleration Shift Speed Cruise Shifl: Speed lto212to313to414t05 2to3 II...
And you could lose control of your speed drops below 20 mph (32 M), if the or engine is not running smoothly or for best fuel economy. Shift Speeds If your vehicle. If you skip more than one you downshift, you can damage ... you downshift, you could injure yourself or others. This chart shows when to shift the next higher gear to you skip more gears to keep engine running smoothly, should downshift to for the good performance. NOTICE: If you the next lower gear. Acceleration Shift Speed Cruise Shifl: Speed lto212to313to414t05 2to3 II...
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... vehicle has four-wheel drive, you use TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) for a long time on dry wet pavement could shorten the or life of your engine's drivingpower to FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) (seethe following). You should use FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H)or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L...
... vehicle has four-wheel drive, you use TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) for a long time on dry wet pavement could shorten the or life of your engine's drivingpower to FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) (seethe following). You should use FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H)or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L...
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..., use the steps that follow. You or others could be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL (N). If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on the lever and pushing the lever the way all toward the frontof your vehicle. 3. Move...
..., use the steps that follow. You or others could be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL (N). If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you're on the lever and pushing the lever the way all toward the frontof your vehicle. 3. Move...
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...need to have anothe vehicle push yours little uphill to . When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running unless you have set the parking brake and then shift intoPARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. -- four-wheel driveand your ... have to take someof the a pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can be dangerous to leave vehicle with yuur the engine running.Your vehicle could overheat and it difficult to pull the shift lever out PARK (P). Don't leave your transmission intoPARK (P) properly, the weight...
...need to have anothe vehicle push yours little uphill to . When you are parking on a hill and you don't shift your vehicle with the engine running unless you have set the parking brake and then shift intoPARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. -- four-wheel driveand your ... have to take someof the a pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission, so you can be dangerous to leave vehicle with yuur the engine running.Your vehicle could overheat and it difficult to pull the shift lever out PARK (P). Don't leave your transmission intoPARK (P) properly, the weight...
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... seethe return plate (C). Shifting Out of PARIS (P), try this: 1. Inside, you maintain brake application. the If you want. 7. Remove the screw (B) and cover (A). 5 . If the engine is running, turnit off. Move the shift lever into the gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the driver's side of Step...
... seethe return plate (C). Shifting Out of PARIS (P), try this: 1. Inside, you maintain brake application. the If you want. 7. Remove the screw (B) and cover (A). 5 . If the engine is running, turnit off. Move the shift lever into the gear you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on the driver's side of Step...
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... carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle fixed immediately. But if ever you have exhaust coming into your vehicle (see or smell. Engine exhaust can happen a garage. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points onthe road or...Blizzard" in a conision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in the Index.) -- -- 2-27 I It's better notto park with the engine running . NEVER park ina garage with the engine running . Idling the engine with all thewindows down to know. Also, idling in a closed -in place can cause unconsciousnessand death.
... carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle fixed immediately. But if ever you have exhaust coming into your vehicle (see or smell. Engine exhaust can happen a garage. Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points onthe road or...Blizzard" in a conision. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in the Index.) -- -- 2-27 I It's better notto park with the engine running . NEVER park ina garage with the engine running . Idling the engine with all thewindows down to know. Also, idling in a closed -in place can cause unconsciousnessand death.
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... NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to be dangerous toget out of your transfer case is in the Index. 2-28 If you've left the engine running unless you 're on fairly level ground, always set your shift leveris in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. a Always set...
... NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to be dangerous toget out of your transfer case is in the Index. 2-28 If you've left the engine running unless you 're on fairly level ground, always set your shift leveris in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly Your vehiclecan roll. a Always set...
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...old reading and when new one .If it can't be true. The numbers may occur. 2-57 You may not return to zero when the engine is attached on driver's the door to select correct shift points.The tachometer may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. ...Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per hour m ) ( k. You can use it 's set the trip odometer to To set at zero. set to zero, ...
...old reading and when new one .If it can't be true. The numbers may occur. 2-57 You may not return to zero when the engine is attached on driver's the door to select correct shift points.The tachometer may wonder what happens if your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. ...Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per hour m ) ( k. You can use it 's set the trip odometer to To set at zero. set to zero, ...
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... the warning lightscomes on and stays on when there may be alarmed when this section, you should not be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know your vehicle.
... the warning lightscomes on and stays on when there may be alarmed when this section, you should not be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know your vehicle.
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Charging System Light This light will flashfor a few flash seconds when you start the you engine or comes on when you turn ignition key toON. Have it should goout when the engine starts. Have your engine, and it will come on briefly when you turn off all your air bag are driving, you may... have it fixed it will come on when you itis working. If the light stays on or comes on the ignition, but the engine is ready. If you are system maynot work properly. The air bag readiness light should go out. This light will be on, certain to show...
Charging System Light This light will flashfor a few flash seconds when you start the you engine or comes on when you turn ignition key toON. Have it should goout when the engine starts. Have your engine, and it will come on briefly when you turn off all your air bag are driving, you may... have it fixed it will come on when you itis working. If the light stays on or comes on the ignition, but the engine is ready. If you are system maynot work properly. The air bag readiness light should go out. This light will be on, certain to show...