CHEVROLET TRACKER 1993 Manual Online

Instrument Panel
1. Air Vent
2. Side Defroster Vent
3. Turn SignaULights
4. Instrument Cluster
5. Hazard Warning Flasher
6. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
7. Rear Window Wiper Switch
8. Comfort Controls
9. Audio System ControVHeadlight Beam
Lever
10. Lighter
1 1. Assist Grip
12. Glove Box
13. Transmission Shift Lever
14. Coinholder and Bin
15. Transfer Case Shift Lever
16. Parking Brake Lever
17. Ashtray
18. Rear Window Washer Switch
19. Ignition Switch
20. Horn
21. Fuse Block
22. Rear Window Defogger Switch
23. Brightness Control
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Features & Controls
rn Instrument Panel and
Clusters
Your instrument cluster is designed to
let you know at a glance how your
vehicle is running. You’ll know how
fast you’re going, about how much fuel
you have left, and many other things you’ll need
to know to drive safely and
economically. Optional Cluster
If you have the optional cluster, your
instrument panel gives you additional
information. The cluster includes
a
tachometer.
US. shown; Canada similar
Speedometer and Odometer
Your speedometer lets you see your
speed in both miles per hour (mph) and
kilometers per hour (km/h). Your
odometer shows how far your vehicle
has been driven,
in either miles (used in
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the U.S.) or kilometers (used in
Canada).
Your Geo’s odometer is
tamper-resistant. If you can see silver
lines between the numbers, probably
someone has tried to turn
it back. The
numbers may not be true.
You may wonder what happens if a
vehicle has to have a new odometer
installed. If possible, the new one has to
be set
to the same reading the old one
had. If it can’t be, then it’s set at zero,
but a label on the driver’s door must
show the old reading and when the new
one was installed.
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U.S. shown; Canada similar
Trip Odometer
The trip odometer can tell you how far
your vehicle has been driven since you
last set the trip odometer to zero.
To set the trip odometer to zero, press
the knob.
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Features & Conrrols
Tachometer
The tachometer shows engine speed in
thousands
of revolutions per minute
(rpm).
You can use it while driving to
select correct shift points. The
tachometer may not return to zero when
the engine is not running.
NOTICE
Do not operate the engine with the
tachometer in the red area
engine damage may occur
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Wanting Lights, Gages
and
Indicators
This section describes the warning lights
and gages that may be on your vehicle.
The pictures will help
you locate them.
Warning lights can signal that something
is wrong before it becomes serious
enough to cause an expensive repair or
replacement. Paying attention to your
warning lights and gages could also save
you or others from injury. Warning
lights go on when there may be
or is a problem with one
of your
vehicle’s functions.
As you will see in
the details on the next few pages, some
warning lights come on briefly when
you turn the ignition key just to let you
know they’re working. If you are
familiar with this section, you should
not be alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there may be
or is a problem with one of your
vehicle’s functions. Often’ gages
and
warning lights work together to let you
know when there’s a problem with your
vehicle.
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When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on
when you are driving,
or when one of the gages shows there
may be a problem, check the section
that tells you what to do about
it. Please
follow the manual’s advice. Waiting to
do repairs can
be costly - and even
dangerous. So please get to know your
warning lights and gages. They’re a big
help.
Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage shows about how much
fuel
is in your tank. When the gage first
indicates
E, you still have a little fuel
left (about one
or two gallons), but you
need to get more right away.
Here are four concerns some owners
have had about the fuel gage. All these
situations are normal and do not indicate
that anything is wrong
with the fuel
gage.
At the gas station, the gas pump shuts
It takes more (or less) gas to fill up
off before the
gage reads
F.
than the gage reads. For example, the
gage reads
1/2 full, but it took more
(or less) than half of the tank’s
capacity to fill it.
The gage moves a little when you
turn, stop or speed up.
When you turn the engine off, the
gage doesn’t
go back to E.
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Brake System Warning Light
Your Geo’s hydraulic brake system is
divided into two parts.
If one part isn’t
working, the other part can still work
and stop you.
For good braking, though,
you need both parts working well.
Your vehicle also has rear wheel
anti-lock brakes. If the warning light
goes on, there could be a brake problem
with either your regular or rear wheel
anti-lock brakes,
or both. Have your
brake system inspected right away.
This light should come
on as you start
the vehicle. If it doesn’t come on then,
have
it fixed so it will be ready to warn
you if there’s a problem. This light will
also come on when you
set your parking brake, and it
will stay
on if your parking brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on after your parking
brake is fully released, it means you
may have a brake problem.
If the light comes on while driving, pull
off the road and stop carefully. You
may notice that the pedal is harder to
push.
Or, the pedal may go closer to the
floor. It may take longer to stop. If the
light is still on, have the vehicle towed
for service. (See “Towing
Your
Vehicle” in the Index.)
$ Your brake system may not
be working properly if the
brake warning light
is on. Driving
with the brake warning light on
can lead to an accident.
If the light
is still on after you’ve pulled off
the road and stopped carefully,
have the vehicle towed for service.
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant
temperature. If the gage pointer moves
to the “H” (red) side, your engine is
too hot! It means that your engine
coolant has overheated and you should
stop your vehicle and turn off the engine
as soon as possible.
HOT
COOLANT CAN BURN YOU
BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road, ” this
manual shows what to do. See “Engine
Overheating’’
in the Index.
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Charging System Light
This light will come on briefly when
you turn on
the ignition, but the engine
is not running, as a check to show you it
is working. Then it should go out when
the engine starts. If it stays on, or
comes on while you are driving, you
may
have a problem with the electrical
charging system. It could indicate that
you have a loose generator drive belt, or
another electrical problem. Have
it
checked right away. Driving while this
light
is on could drain your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
the light
on, be certain to turn off
all your accessories, such as the radio
and air conditioner.
Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check
Engine Light)
A computer monitors operation of your
fuel, ignition and emission control
systems. The light should come on when
the ignition is on, but the engine is not
running, as a check to show you
it is
working. If
it does not come on at all,
have it fixed right away. If it stays
on,
or comes on while you are driving, the
computer is indicating that you have
a
problem. You should take your vehicle
in for service soon.
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If you keep driving your vehicle
with this light on, after a while the
emission controls won’t work as
well, your fuel economy won’t be
as good and your engine may not
run as smoothly. This could lead
to costly repairs not covered by
your warranty.
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Engine Oil Pressure Light
If you have a problem with your oil,
this light may stay on after you start
your engine, or come on when you are
driving. This indicates that there is not
enough pressure to keep your engine
properly lubricated and cool. The engine
could be low on oil, or could have some
other oil related problem. Have it fixed
right away.
The oil light could also come on in three
other situations.
When the ignition is on but the engine
is not running, the light will come on
as a test to show you it is working,
but the light will
go out when you
turn the engine
to START. If it
doesn’t come on with the ignition on,
you may have a problem with the fuse
or bulb. Have it fixed right away.
Sometimes when the engine is idling
at a stop, the light may blink on and
off. This is normal.
may come on for a moment. This is
normal.
If you make a hard stop, the light
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Don’t keep driving if the oil
pressure is low. If you do,
your engine can become so hot
that it catches
on fire. You or
others could be burned. Check
your oil as soon as possible
and
have your vehicle serviced.
NOTlCE
Damage to your engine from
neglected oil problems can
costly
and is not covered by your
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Convertible Top (OPTION)
Your convertible top features a sunroof,
a removable rear window and a
removable canvas top.
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A Don’t change the center
- pillars or horizontal roof
support. These parts are designed
to help protect you and passengers
in a crash. Don’t
add anything,
like light bars or roll bars, to these
parts, either. If the center pillars
or horizontal roof support
are ever
damaged, be sure to have them
repaired
as soon as possible so
they’ll be able to protect you in a
crash.
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* Never raise or lower the top while the- vehicle .is moving, or drive with any
part of the top unfastened or partially -removed. The wind Could t under ‘it
and
cause- damage. I Do not take.your vehicle through an a
your convertible -top. . . ’
0 ,Don? try to lower or raise the conver le top or tap or beat on the plasti
windows if your car is out in dd weatIq.4 1 OF (5°C) or below. The. cold.
can cause cracks -and other damage ta th ;inb---rs and to the top as it is. ’
being lowered or-raised :
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.. ..e Don’t.lower the top if it is dl. p or w After E tc is down, the trapp
.- ----iter-- cause stains, mildew and damage to *% in-’Je of your car. Be
.. &e to dry -off :&e top.before you lower it.
* Don’t lower the convertible top if the rear f or sic: wndol are di
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I Dirt could scratch the side windows..
The convertible top isn’t designed to carry weight. Never let anyone sit on
the top, and don’t put anything on top. of it when it is up, or it could be
damaged.
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The parts of your convertible top are:
1. Top Bow Latch
2. Front Top Bow
3. Horizontal Roof Support
4. Rear Top Bow
5. Strap
6. Strut
7. Clamp
8. Center Pillar
9. Roof Rail
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