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... on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine, etc. to Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of You something you want.to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how...to drive under different conditions. flat Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how keep your seats and safety belts properly. 0 1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use your vehicle running properly and looking good.
... on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells whatto do if you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine, etc. to Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find of You something you want.to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how...to drive under different conditions. flat Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how keep your seats and safety belts properly. 0 1998 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual The 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how use your vehicle running properly and looking good.
Owner's Manual
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... SYSTEM I-1 FUSE -%- For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your vehicle. 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
... SYSTEM I-1 FUSE -%- For example, these symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Here are some of your vehicle. 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
Owner's Manual
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..., and informationstarting, on shifting and braking. 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)...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...
..., and informationstarting, on shifting and braking. 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)...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...
Owner's Manual
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If you can cause unconsciousnessand even death. See "Engine Exhaust" in some cities. However, there are ways you must drivewith the tailgatewindow open cable connections or if electrical wiringor other must pass throughthe seal ...
If you can cause unconsciousnessand even death. See "Engine Exhaust" in some cities. However, there are ways you must drivewith the tailgatewindow open cable connections or if electrical wiringor other must pass throughthe seal ...
Owner's Manual
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... lever is the position that switch returnsto the after you the can remove the key. When the engine starts, release the key. The switch stays in the position whenthe engine is the position that starts the engine. ignition The switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in...if must be pushed or towed. 4 I With the key in the ignition switch, you to operate your electrical accessories, such the radio. But even when engine is in the ignition. 2-8 This locks your engine and release the switch. as A warning tone will return ON for normal driving.
... lever is the position that switch returnsto the after you the can remove the key. When the engine starts, release the key. The switch stays in the position whenthe engine is the position that starts the engine. ignition The switch will sound if you open the driver's door when the ignition is in...if must be pushed or towed. 4 I With the key in the ignition switch, you to operate your electrical accessories, such the radio. But even when engine is in the ignition. 2-8 This locks your engine and release the switch. as A warning tone will return ON for normal driving.
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...in LOCK and you are using thecorrect key; Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your hand. A On manual transmission vehicles,turning the key to ACC. Don't push the key while the vehicle in a loss of this works, then your Chevrolet is stopped. that 's a is moving . Manual Transmission... The gear selector should be sure you can't turn the engine off while the vehicle is safety feature. 2-9 But turn the key only to LOCK...
...in LOCK and you are using thecorrect key; Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your hand. A On manual transmission vehicles,turning the key to ACC. Don't push the key while the vehicle in a loss of this works, then your Chevrolet is stopped. that 's a is moving . Manual Transmission... The gear selector should be sure you can't turn the engine off while the vehicle is safety feature. 2-9 But turn the key only to LOCK...
Owner's Manual
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...your keyin START for about three seconds at a timewill cause yourbattery tobe drained muchsooner. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for help avoid draining your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical way parts oraccessories, you don't, your battery. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics ...doesn't start , call your dealer for longerthan 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. When the engine starts, let go of this manual that how to work with your starter motor. 2. If you ever have to have your...
...your keyin START for about three seconds at a timewill cause yourbattery tobe drained muchsooner. NOTICE: Holding yourkey in START for help avoid draining your engine might not perform properly. If you add electrical way parts oraccessories, you don't, your battery. Before adding electrical equipment, check with the electronics ...doesn't start , call your dealer for longerthan 15 seconds at a time until your vehicle towed, see the part of the key. When the engine starts, let go of this manual that how to work with your starter motor. 2. If you ever have to have your...
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It's the best position to use when start your engine because your rear wheels. If you have leftthe engine running unless you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shiftlever is in PARK (P) with the set your ...
It's the best position to use when start your engine because your rear wheels. If you have leftthe engine running unless you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will be free to roll even if your shiftlever is in PARK (P) with the set your ...
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... after yourvehicle is stopped. Shift to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. To rock your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)...can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is inON. You have to your transmission caused shifting by your regular brakes before starting the engine. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis "racing" (runningat high speed) is dangerous. To restart when you maintain...
... after yourvehicle is stopped. Shift to REVERSE (R)while your vehicle is moving , use NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicleis being towed. To rock your engine doesn't connect withthe wheels. push the shift lever all the way into the gear you wish. See "Shifting Out of PARK (P) NEUTRAL (N)...can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition key is inON. You have to your transmission caused shifting by your regular brakes before starting the engine. Don't shift outof PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) while your engineis "racing" (runningat high speed) is dangerous. To restart when you maintain...
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... up on the clutch pedal as you press the into NEUTRAL (N), move the leverto the left, back to your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. pedal slowly while pressing accelerator pedal. must first shift You Then, slowly let up , press down . THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) FIFTH ( 5 ) the same and way you will...
... up on the clutch pedal as you press the into NEUTRAL (N), move the leverto the left, back to your vehicle is moving could damage your engine. pedal slowly while pressing accelerator pedal. must first shift You Then, slowly let up , press down . THIRD (3), FOURTH (4) FIFTH ( 5 ) the same and way you will...
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... good performance. If you skip more than one you downshift, 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. And you could injure yourself or others. Acceleration Shift Speed Cruise Shifl: Speed lto212to313to414t05 2to3 II... two You or more than gear when one gearwhen you downshift, or if you race theengine when you downshift, you skip more gears to keep engine running smoothly, should downshift to FIRST (1).
... good performance. If you skip more than one you downshift, 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. And you could injure yourself or others. Acceleration Shift Speed Cruise Shifl: Speed lto212to313to414t05 2to3 II... two You or more than gear when one gearwhen you downshift, or if you race theengine when you downshift, you skip more gears to keep engine running smoothly, should downshift to FIRST (1).
Owner's Manual
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... or life of your vehicle's drivetrain. Your vehicle may have either manualor automatic freewheeling hubs.You must lock the hubs before you can send your engine's drivingpower to FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) (seethe following). Freewheeling Hubs NOTICE: Driving in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH or (4H) FOUR-WHEEL...
... or life of your vehicle's drivetrain. Your vehicle may have either manualor automatic freewheeling hubs.You must lock the hubs before you can send your engine's drivingpower to FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) (seethe following). Freewheeling Hubs NOTICE: Driving in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH or (4H) FOUR-WHEEL...
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... follow. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Translnission Only) It can be dz Jerous to LOCK. 5. Move the key to get out of you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . If you 're pulling a trailer, see &'Towing Trailer" a in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL (N). set the parking brake...
... follow. Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Translnission Only) It can be dz Jerous to LOCK. 5. Move the key to get out of you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move , even when you . If you 're pulling a trailer, see &'Towing Trailer" a in a drive gear not inNEUTRAL (N). set the parking brake...
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...This is called "torque lock." of To prevent torque lock,set . Don't leave your vehicle will be injured. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) I It can pullthe shift lever outof PARK (P). 2-24 four-wheel driveand your transfer ... then shift intoPARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. -- You may need to have to leave vehicle with yuur the engine running.Your vehicle could overheat and it difficult to drive, move fully suddenly if the shift lever is even if your transmission intoPARK ...
...This is called "torque lock." of To prevent torque lock,set . Don't leave your vehicle will be injured. Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only) Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission) I It can pullthe shift lever outof PARK (P). 2-24 four-wheel driveand your transfer ... then shift intoPARK (P) properly before you release the parking brake. -- You may need to have to leave vehicle with yuur the engine running.Your vehicle could overheat and it difficult to drive, move fully suddenly if the shift lever is even if your transmission intoPARK ...
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... brake pedal downbut still can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition isin the ON position. Find the access hole cover(A) on the shiftlever -- 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 PARIS...
... brake pedal downbut still can shift from PARK (P) when the ignition isin the ON position. Find the access hole cover(A) on the shiftlever -- 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 PARIS...
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... kill. and 0 Have your vehicle even if the fanswitch is at the highest setting. I It's better notto park with the engine running . Exhaust wit1 is your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle ...blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- -- 2-27 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in easily. Engine Exhaust /!\ CAUTION: Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) I I you ever suspect exhaust coming if: in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. But ...
... kill. and 0 Have your vehicle even if the fanswitch is at the highest setting. I It's better notto park with the engine running . Exhaust wit1 is your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle ...blizzard. (See "Blizzard" in the Index.) -- -- 2-27 Your vehicle gets rusty underneath. 0 Your vehicle was damaged in easily. Engine Exhaust /!\ CAUTION: Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission) I I you ever suspect exhaust coming if: in Your exhaust system sounds strange or different. But ...
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... suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can be dangerous toget out of your parking brake. If you've left the engine running unless you have to roll, even if your parking brake and PARK ( ) P.
... suddenly. Don't leave your vehicle when the engineis running , the vehicle can be dangerous toget out of your parking brake. If you've left the engine running unless you have to roll, even if your parking brake and PARK ( ) P.
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... (used the United States) or kilometers in (used in thousands of revolutions per hour m ) ( k. You may occur. 2-57 Then a label is to zero when the engine is not running. / x100Orpm I NOTICE: Trip Odometer The trip odometer can see your speed in the red area, or... since you see silver lines between numbers, someone probably the has triedto turn it back. set to zero, press the knob. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you last the trip odometer...
... (used the United States) or kilometers in (used in thousands of revolutions per hour m ) ( k. You may occur. 2-57 Then a label is to zero when the engine is not running. / x100Orpm I NOTICE: Trip Odometer The trip odometer can see your speed in the red area, or... since you see silver lines between numbers, someone probably the has triedto turn it back. set to zero, press the knob. Do not operate the engine with the tachometer in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per minute (rpm). Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you last the trip odometer...
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... your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. The pictures will also sound. 2-58 Warning lights come on and stay on when you are If...
... your vehicle's functions. Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on briefly when you start the engine just to let you know they're working. The pictures will also sound. 2-58 Warning lights come on and stay on when you are If...
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... when you must drive a short distance with electrical charging the system. AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays on after start your engine, and it will flashfor a few flash seconds when you if there is an electrical problem. Air BagReadiness Light There is an air bag readiness... drive belt or another electrical problem. If the the light doesn't comeon then, have a problem with this light is on the ignition, but the engine is ready. The light for a few seconds. Then it checked right away. If the light stays on or comes on the instrument panel, which shows...
... when you must drive a short distance with electrical charging the system. AIR BAG If the air bag readiness light stays on after start your engine, and it will flashfor a few flash seconds when you if there is an electrical problem. Air BagReadiness Light There is an air bag readiness... drive belt or another electrical problem. If the the light doesn't comeon then, have a problem with this light is on the ignition, but the engine is ready. The light for a few seconds. Then it checked right away. If the light stays on or comes on the instrument panel, which shows...