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...Defects" on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. flat...an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. i 0 1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance how to drive under different conditions. to 71 8-1 ...
...Defects" on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine, etc. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. flat...an alphabetical listing almost every subject in this manual. i 0 1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use your vehicle. Customer Assistance Information This section tellsyou how to contact Chevrolet for assistance how to drive under different conditions. to 71 8-1 ...
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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 Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you ...: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE -%- For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS WINDOW DEFOGGER REAR SPARK OR FLAME...
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 Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WIPER These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some other symbols you ...: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM I-1 FUSE -%- For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS WINDOW DEFOGGER REAR SPARK OR FLAME...
Owner's Manual
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... shut. 0 'hrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to steal. Tailgate Tailgate Lock Release Use your key to drive with the tailgate window open becausecarbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into yourvehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in some cities. That will force outside air into yourvehicle. It canbe dangerous to lock...
... shut. 0 'hrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to steal. Tailgate Tailgate Lock Release Use your key to drive with the tailgate window open becausecarbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into yourvehicle. See "Engine Exhaust" in some cities. That will force outside air into yourvehicle. It canbe dangerous to lock...
Owner's Manual
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...which you to When the engineis not running . Use this position your vehicle if must be pushed or towed. 4 I With the key in the position whenthe engine is the position that switch returnsto the after you start your engine and release the switch. to operate your electrical ... switch can useON to operate your electrical power accessories and to four positions. When the engine starts, release the key. Ignition Positions m rr I ON (C): This is the position that starts the engine. The switch stays in the ignition switch, you can remove the key. START (D): This...
...which you to When the engineis not running . Use this position your vehicle if must be pushed or towed. 4 I With the key in the position whenthe engine is the position that switch returnsto the after you start your engine and release the switch. to operate your electrical ... switch can useON to operate your electrical power accessories and to four positions. When the engine starts, release the key. Ignition Positions m rr I ON (C): This is the position that starts the engine. The switch stays in the ignition switch, you can remove the key. START (D): This...
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...If you do, you turn it all the way down -- Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your Chevrolet is moving . if so, is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. 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 ...is it , be NEUTRAL (N) and in LOCK and you are using thecorrect key;...
...If you do, you turn it all the way down -- Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your Chevrolet is moving . if so, is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) only. 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 ...is it , be NEUTRAL (N) and in LOCK and you are using thecorrect key;...
Owner's Manual
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If you have four-wheel drive, your parking brake and move suddenly. If 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 will be free to PARK (P). parking brake firmly Your ... not fully in the Index. -- -0 PARK (P): This locks your vehicle if the shift lever is N. If you vehicle can't move , even when you have leftthe engine running unless you 're on fairly level ground, always set . It's the best position to . Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can...
If you have four-wheel drive, your parking brake and move suddenly. If 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 will be free to PARK (P). parking brake firmly Your ... not fully in the Index. -- -0 PARK (P): This locks your vehicle if the shift lever is N. If you vehicle can't move , even when you have leftthe engine running unless you 're on fairly level ground, always set . It's the best position to . Don't leave yourvehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can...
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... shifting by out of PARK (P)" in the Index. Ice or Shifting outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your regular brakes before starting the engine. Unless your footis firmly on the shiftlever -- To restart when you maintain brake application. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) ...button as you 're already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. If you wish. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could damage your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. 1 2-12 I NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle is dangerous. Your...
... shifting by out of PARK (P)" in the Index. Ice or Shifting outof PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N) while your regular brakes before starting the engine. Unless your footis firmly on the shiftlever -- To restart when you maintain brake application. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) ...button as you 're already moving forward could lose control and hit people or objects. If you wish. Also, use NEUTRAL (N) only. You could damage your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your warranty. 1 2-12 I NOTICE: Damage to REVERSE (R) only after yourvehicle is dangerous. Your...
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... while pressing accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE Let up , press down . into NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when youstart or idle your vehicle. 2-16 the SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal you let upon as you 're going less than... 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake for parking your engine. transmission. REVERSE (R):To back up on the clutch. the NOTICE: To stop and it's hard to accelerator pedal. must...
... while pressing accelerator pedal. Press the clutch pedal back down the clutch pedal and shift into REVERSE Let up , press down . into NEUTRAL (N): Use this position when youstart or idle your vehicle. 2-16 the SECOND (2): Press the clutch pedal you let upon as you 're going less than... 20 mph (32 km/h). Also, use REVERSE (R) along with the parking brake for parking your engine. transmission. REVERSE (R):To back up on the clutch. the NOTICE: To stop and it's hard to accelerator pedal. must...
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... in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH or (4H) FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) positions 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). To shift outof two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, lock... transfer case shift lever to all four wheels for most normal driving. Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you use TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) for extra traction. You should use FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H)or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L). 2-18
... in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH or (4H) FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) positions 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). To shift outof two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, lock... transfer case shift lever to all four wheels for most normal driving. Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you use TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) for extra traction. You should use FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H)or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L). 2-18
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... transfer case is in a drive gear -- If you have four-wheel drive,be injured. Move the key to get out of you have left the engine running, the vehicle can leave your vehicle with your vehicle is in PARK (P). 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the key in your hand, your.... 2-23 So, be dz Jerous to LOCK. 5. not in PARK (P) is with you 're pulling a trailer, see &'Towing Trailer" a in the button on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. Remove the key and takeit with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll.
... transfer case is in a drive gear -- If you have four-wheel drive,be injured. Move the key to get out of you have left the engine running, the vehicle can leave your vehicle with your vehicle is in PARK (P). 1. Hold the brake pedal down with the key in your hand, your.... 2-23 So, be dz Jerous to LOCK. 5. not in PARK (P) is with you 're pulling a trailer, see &'Towing Trailer" a in the button on fairlylevel ground, use the steps that follow. Remove the key and takeit with the parking brake firmly Your vehicle can roll.
Owner's Manual
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See "Automatic Transmission"in the Index. If the engine is running, turnit off. Remove the screw (B) and cover (A). 5 . Shifting Out of PARIS (P), try this: 1. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on ... fully apply your finger, movethe return plate toward rear of the the vehicle until the end of the console, nearthe shift lever. 4. Inside, you want. 7. Using your regular brakes before you wish. Move the shift lever into the gear you 'll seethe return plate (C). push the shift lever all the way...
See "Automatic Transmission"in the Index. If the engine is running, turnit off. Remove the screw (B) and cover (A). 5 . Shifting Out of PARIS (P), try this: 1. If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on ... fully apply your finger, movethe return plate toward rear of the the vehicle until the end of the console, nearthe shift lever. 4. Inside, you want. 7. Using your regular brakes before you wish. Move the shift lever into the gear you 'll seethe return plate (C). push the shift lever all the way...
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...You may wonder what happens if your vehicle has been driven, far in either miles (used the United States) or kilometers in (used in thousands of revolutions per hour m ) ( k. Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in Canada). The numbers may occur. 2-57 If possible, the new is attached ...and kilometers per minute (rpm). k Your odometer shows how your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Then a label is to zero when the engine is not running. / x100Orpm I NOTICE: Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you howfar your vehicle has been driven since you see silver...
...You may wonder what happens if your vehicle has been driven, far in either miles (used the United States) or kilometers in (used in thousands of revolutions per hour m ) ( k. Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in Canada). The numbers may occur. 2-57 If possible, the new is attached ...and kilometers per minute (rpm). k Your odometer shows how your vehicle needs a new odometer installed. Then a label is to zero when the engine is not running. / x100Orpm I NOTICE: Trip Odometer The trip odometer can tell you howfar your vehicle has been driven since you see silver...
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...with your oil, this as stalling after you are driving. Have it fixed right away. Poorfuel quality will cause your engine not to run efficiently as a testshow you turn off, light have some other situations. It will be detected by ...Fuel" in three other related oil problem. Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to working, but the engine is not running, the light will goout when you it doesn't come in the Index). This indicates that there not...one or moreof these conditions, change thefuel brand you recently changed brands fuel? Have you use.
...with your oil, this as stalling after you are driving. Have it fixed right away. Poorfuel quality will cause your engine not to run efficiently as a testshow you turn off, light have some other situations. It will be detected by ...Fuel" in three other related oil problem. Your dealer hasthe proper test equipment and diagnostic tools to working, but the engine is not running, the light will goout when you it doesn't come in the Index). This indicates that there not...one or moreof these conditions, change thefuel brand you recently changed brands fuel? Have you use.
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NOTICE: Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do controls, to be covered your warranty. by off and controls ... you acquaint out yourself with the ignition by AM-FM Stereo (If Equipped) Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed of advanced engineering that went it. At the same time, press and hold RECALL (TIME SET) to the right. into Playing the Radio Setting the Clock Press and...
NOTICE: Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp on the insideof the rear window.If you do controls, to be covered your warranty. by off and controls ... you acquaint out yourself with the ignition by AM-FM Stereo (If Equipped) Audio Systems Your Delco Electronics audio system has been designed of advanced engineering that went it. At the same time, press and hold RECALL (TIME SET) to the right. into Playing the Radio Setting the Clock Press and...
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...brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will check itself. Your brakes may even notice that will be harder to drive used up, it when you will use it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light on or flash. But you brake. Once power assist is... a This an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you may not have time to stop and the brake pedal away, your brakes. ...
...brake system, the anti-lock brake system warning light will check itself. Your brakes may even notice that will be harder to drive used up, it when you will use it may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while this warning light on or flash. But you brake. Once power assist is... a This an advanced electronic braking system that your engine stops, you may not have time to stop and the brake pedal away, your brakes. ...
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Chevrolet recognizes these basic rules for protecting the environment: 0 Traveling to Remote Areas It ... home before you 'll want to know how to learnof any campsite before leaving. Here's what we mean. to use established trails, roads and areas that have a winch? Take extreme care with Off-Road Driving It's a goodidea to... concerns. Never park your vehicle have been speciallyset aside for unexpected obstacles.Your ears need to listenfor unusual tireor engine sounds. Your of the vehicle's exhaust system. 0 0 Getting Familiar with open fires (where permitted), camp...
Chevrolet recognizes these basic rules for protecting the environment: 0 Traveling to Remote Areas It ... home before you 'll want to know how to learnof any campsite before leaving. Here's what we mean. to use established trails, roads and areas that have a winch? Take extreme care with Off-Road Driving It's a goodidea to... concerns. Never park your vehicle have been speciallyset aside for unexpected obstacles.Your ears need to listenfor unusual tireor engine sounds. Your of the vehicle's exhaust system. 0 0 Getting Familiar with open fires (where permitted), camp...
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...a hidden creek bankor even a river bottom with large rocks? at the bottom of control anda serious accident. Apply the brakeslightly when descending a hill and use a low gear. Will I 0 Are there hidden surface obstacles? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Ruts? Thisis because the NEUTRAL (N) position...transmission, even if you're in PARK (P) (or, if you are going down , and use a low gear to keep your vehicle headed straight down a hill can help your (1)). This way, engine drag can cause your vehicle under control. cause loss of the hill? How steep is in...
...a hidden creek bankor even a river bottom with large rocks? at the bottom of control anda serious accident. Apply the brakeslightly when descending a hill and use a low gear. Will I 0 Are there hidden surface obstacles? Smooth? Rough? Slippery? Hard-packed dirt? Ruts? Thisis because the NEUTRAL (N) position...transmission, even if you're in PARK (P) (or, if you are going down , and use a low gear to keep your vehicle headed straight down a hill can help your (1)). This way, engine drag can cause your vehicle under control. cause loss of the hill? How steep is in...
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...The best way to restart the vehicle, and possibly signaling later on a dolly. Follow instructions for 1. This uses less fuel for with your headlamps.Let the heater run the engine, make it keeps the get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or ... feel from the rear. for sure to preservethe heat. Follow these steps: behind another vehicle use the proper towing equipment designed for the the towing equipment. 4-43 recreational towing. Run your engine only as long you must.This saves as you can. so Towing Your Vehicle from the ...
...The best way to restart the vehicle, and possibly signaling later on a dolly. Follow instructions for 1. This uses less fuel for with your headlamps.Let the heater run the engine, make it keeps the get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or ... feel from the rear. for sure to preservethe heat. Follow these steps: behind another vehicle use the proper towing equipment designed for the the towing equipment. 4-43 recreational towing. Run your engine only as long you must.This saves as you can. so Towing Your Vehicle from the ...
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... cause youor others tobe burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it to a place that collects used engine oil contains certain elements that used If oil. you know that may be unhealthy your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for ...could for even causecancer? Driving a vehicle witha fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine to the environment. the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. you have a problem properly disposing your used engine (See oil. Wash or properly throw away clothing or...
... cause youor others tobe burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it to a place that collects used engine oil contains certain elements that used If oil. you know that may be unhealthy your dealer, a service station or a local recycling center for ...could for even causecancer? Driving a vehicle witha fully warmed engine under highway conditions causes engine to the environment. the manufacturer's warnings about the use the long triphighway maintenance schedule. you have a problem properly disposing your used engine (See oil. Wash or properly throw away clothing or...
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...acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. It is filled is that fluidis leaking outof the brake system. first is with ready-to-use engine coolant (antifreeze) in , the fluid level goes back up. Fill your windshield washer. and Your brake master cylinder reservoir here. When...why level in the reservoir might go down to freeze and damage your washer system paint. NOTICE: 0 Brakes Brake Fluid 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the if it 's very cold. There are ...
...acceptable level during normal brake lining wear. It is filled is that fluidis leaking outof the brake system. first is with ready-to-use engine coolant (antifreeze) in , the fluid level goes back up. Fill your windshield washer. and Your brake master cylinder reservoir here. When...why level in the reservoir might go down to freeze and damage your washer system paint. NOTICE: 0 Brakes Brake Fluid 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer's instructions for expansion if freezing occurs, which could damage the if it 's very cold. There are ...