CHEVROLET TRACKER 1994 Owners Manual

Problems on the Road
Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the
wheel
nuts. Don't rerrlove them yet.
ut
art
PC
he ne 1der the vehicle near each wheel. there
: bosses in the vehicle's rocker
tlange.
Isition the jack and raise the jack
lift
ad until it fits firmly onto the bosses
arest the tlat tire.
A CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is
jacked up is dangerous. If the vehicle
slips
off the jack, you could be badly
injured
or killed. Never get under a
vehicIe
when it is supported only by
a jack.
NOTICE:
Raising your vehicle with the jack
improperly positioned
will damage
the vehicle or
may allow the vehicle
to fall off the jack. Be sure to fit the
jack
lift head inlo the proper location
before raising your vehicle.
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Raise the vehicle by turning the jack
handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far
enqugh
off the ground so there is enough
room for the spare tire to fit. Remove all
the wheel nuts and take off
the
flat tire.
Remove any
rust or dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting surfaces and spare wheel.
Place the spare on the wheel mounting
surface.
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Problems on the Road
Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded
end
of the nuts toward the wheel. Tighten
each nut
by hand until the wheel is held
against the hub. Lower
the vehicle by turning the jack
handle counterclockwise. Lower the jack
zompletel
y.
3ghten the wheel nuts firmly in a
:riss-cross sequence as shown.
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1. Front Passenger Seat
2. Jack
3. Clamp
4. Wrench
5. Jack Handle
6. Driver Seat
Replace the jack, jack handle, flat tire,
and wheel wrench.
If You’re Stuck: In
Sand, Mud, Ice or
Snow
What you don’t want to do when your
vehicle
is stuck is to spin your wheels.
The method known as “rocking” can
help you get out when you’re stuck, but
you must use caution.
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Problems on the Road
NOTICE:
Spinning your wheels can destroy
parts of your vehicle as well as the
tires. If you spin the wheels too fast
while shifting your transmission back
and forth, you can destroy your trans-
mission.
Rocking your vehicle to get it out:
First, turn your steering wheel left and
right. That
will clear the area around your
front wheels. Then shift back and forth
between
“R” (Reverse) and a forward
gear (or
with a manual transmission,
between First or Second gear and
Reverse), spinning the wheels as little as
possible. Release the accelerator pedal
while you shift, and press lightly on the
accelerator pedal when the transmission is
in gear. If that doesn’t get you out after a
few tries, you may need to be towed out.
Or, you can use your recovery hooks,
if
your vehicle has them. If you do need to
be towed out, see “Towing Your Vehicle”
in the Index.
Using the Recovery Hooks
If you ever get stuck in sand, mud, ice or
snow, your Tracker is equipped
with
recovery hooks. The recovery hooks are
provided at the front
and rear of your
vehicle. You
may need to use them if
you’re stuck off-road and need to be
pulled to some place where you can
continue
driving.
NOTICE:
Never use the recovery hooks to tow
the vehicle. Your Tracker could be
darnaged
and it would not be covered
by warranty.
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Here you will find information
about the care of your Geo
. This
part begins with service and fuel
information. and then it shows
how to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and a section devoted
to its appearance care
.
Service & Appearance Care
Service ........................................................
Fuel ..........................................................
Checking Things under the Hood ...................................
HoodRelease .................................................
Engineoil ...................................................
Aircleaner ...................................................
Automatic Transmission Fluid ....................................
Manual Transmission Fluid ......................................
Clutch Adjustment .............................................
RearAxle ....................................................
Four-WheelDrive .............................................
Enginecoolant ................................................
Power Steering Fluid ...........................................
Windshield Washer Fluid ........................................
Brake Master Cylinder ..........................................
Bulb Replacement ...............................................
Loading Your Vehicle ..........................................
Tires ........................................................
Appearance Care Materials Chart ...................................
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ................................
Service Parts Identification Label ...................................
Add-on Electrical Equipment ......................................
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ........................................
Capacities and Specifications .......................................
Battery ......................................................
Appearancecare ................................................
ReplacementBulbs ..............................................
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Service and Appearance Care
I Service
lour Geo dealer knows your vehicle best
nd wants you to be happy with it. We
lope you’ll go to your dealer for all your
ervice needs. You’ll
get genuine GM
‘arts and GM-trained and supported
xvice people.
i’e hope you’ll want to keep your GM
ehicle all GM. Genuine GM parts have
ne of these marks.
loing Your Own Service Work
F YOU want to do some of your own
ervice work, you’ll want to get the
lroper Geo Service Manual.
It tells you
mch more about how to service your
;eo than this manual can. To order the
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xoper service manual, see “Service
Publications” in the Index.
You should keep a record with all parts
receipts and list the mileage and the date
Df any service work you perform. See
“Maintenance Record” in the Index.
NOTICE:
If you try to do your own service
work without knowing enough about
it, your vehicle could be damaged.
Fuel
Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87
octane or higher. It should meet
specifications ASTM D4814
in the U.S.
and CGSB 3.5-92 in Canada. These fuels
should have the proper additives,
so you
should not have to add anything to the
fuel.
In the U.S. and Canada, it’s easy to be
sure you get the right kind of gasoline
(unleaded). You’ll see “UNLEADED”
right on the pump. And only unleaded
nozzles will
fit into your vehicle’s filler
neck.
Be sure
the posted octane is at least 87. If
the octane is less than 87, you may get a
heavy knocking noise when you drive. If
it’s bad enough, it can damage your
engine.
If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or
higher and you still hear heavy knocking, your engine needs service.
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worry if you hear a little pinging noise
when you’re accelerating or driving up a
hill. That’s normal and you don’t have to
buy a higher octane fuel to get rid of
pinging. It’s the heavy, constant knock
that means you have a problem.
What about gasoline
with blending
materials that contain oxygen
(oxygenates), such as MTBE or alcohol?
MTBE
is “methyl tertiary-butyl ether.”
Fuel that is no more than
15% MTBE is
fine for your vehicle.
Ethanol
is ethyl or grain alcohol.
Properly-blended fuel that
is no more
than
10% ethanol is fine for your vehicle.
Methanol is methyl or wood alcohol.
NOTICE:
Fuel that is more than S% methanol
is bad for your vehicle. Don’t use it.
It can corrode metal parts
in your fuel
system and also damage plastic and
rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty. And
even
at 5% or less, there must be
“cosolvents” and corrosion prevent-
ers
in this fuel to help avoid these
problems.
Gasolines for Cleaner Air
Your use of gasoline with deposit control
additives
will help prevent deposits from
forming
in your engine and fuel system.
That helps keep your engine
in tune and
your emission control system working
properly. It’s good for your vehicle, and
you’ll be doing your part
for cleaner air.
Many gasolines are now blended with
oxygenates. General Motors recommends
that you use gasolines
with these blending
materials, such as MTBE and ethanol. By
doing
so, you can help clean the air,
especially
in those parts of the country
that have high carbon monoxide levels.
In addition, some gasoline suppliers are
now producing reformulated gasolines.
These gasolines are specially designed to
reduce vehicle emissions. General Motors
recommends that you use reformulated
gasoline.
By doing so, you can help clean
the air, especially
in those parts of the
country that have high ozone levels.
You should ask your service station
operators
if their gasolines contain deposit
control additives and oxygenates, and
if
they have been reformulated to reduce
vehicle emissions.
Fuels in Foreign Countries
If you plan on driving in another country
outside the
U.S. or Canada, unleaded fuel
may be hard to find.
Do not use leaded
gasoline. If you use even one tankful,
your emission controls won’t work well
or at all. With continuous use, spark plugs
can get fouled, the exhaust system can
corrode, and your engine oil can
deteriorate quickly. Your vehicle’s oxygen
sensor
will be damaged. All of that means
costly repairs that wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
To check on fuel availability, ask an auto
club, or contact a major oil company
that
does business in the country where you’ll
be driving.
You can also write us
at the following
address for advice. Just tell us where
you’re going and give your Vehicle
Identification Number
(VIN).
General Motors Overseas Distribution
North American Export Sales (NAES)
1908 Colonel Sam Drive
Oshawa, Ontario
LlH 8P7
Corporation
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Service and Appearance Care
Filling Your Tank
The cap is behind a hinged door on the
right side of your vehicle.
I’o take off the cap, turn it slowly to the
left (counterclockwise).
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean
gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as
possible. See “Cleaning
the Outside of
Your Geo” in the Index.
When you put the cap back on,
turn it
to the right until you hear at least three
:licks.
NOTICE:
If you need a new cap, be sure to get
the right type.
Your dealer can get
one for you. If you get the wrong
type, it
may not fit or have proper
venting, and your fuel tank and
emissions system might be damaged.
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Checking Things under
the Hood
Hood Release
To open the hood, first pull the release
nandle inside the glove
box.
I
rhen go to the front of the vehicle, push
lown lightly on the hood, and push the
lood release lever
to your left.
.ift the hood, release the hood prop from
:s retainer and put the hood prop into the
lot in the hood.
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