CHEVROLET TRACKER 1994 Workshop Manual

Features and Controls
“ON” position. See “Automatic
Transmission”
in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever
- push the
shift lever all the
way into “P” (Park) and
release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press
the shift lever button and move the shift
lever into the gear you wish.
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If you ever hold the brake pedal down bul
still can’t shift out of “P’ (Park), try this:
1. Apply And hold the brake until the en(
of step
6.
2. If the engine is running, shut it off.
Turn the key to
“ON” or “ACC.”
3. Find the access hole cover (A) on the
driver’s side
of the console, near the
shift lever.
4. Remove the screw (B) and cover (A).
5. Inside you’ll see the return plate (C).
Using your finger, move the return
plate toward the rear of the vehicle
until it stops.
6. Move the shift lever into the gear you
want.
7. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you
can.
Parking Your Vehitle
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Before you get out of your vehicle,
put your manual transmission in “R”
(Reverse) and firmly apply the parking
brake.
If you have four-wheel drive, be sure
your transfer case is
in a drive gear.
Your vehicle could roll
if it isn’t.
If your vehicle is equipped to tow a
trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the
Index.
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I Parking over Things That Burn
A CAUTION;
Things that can bum could touch hot
exhaust
parts under your vehicle and
ignite. Don’t park over papers,
leaves,
dry pss or other things that
can bum.
Engine Exhaust
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A CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains
the gas carbon monoxide (CO),
wlch you can’t see or smell. It can I
cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if
Your exhaust system sounds
strange
or different.
a Your vehicle gets rusty
underneath.
a Your vehicle was damaged in a
collision.
* Your vehicle was damaged when
driving over high points on the
road or over
road debris.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system
had been modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming
into your vehicle:
0 Drive it only with all the
windows down to blow out any
CO; and
immediatelv.
* Have your vehicle fixed
Running Your Engine While
You’re Parked
(AUTOMATlC TRANSMISSION)
It’s better not to park with the engine
running. But if you ever have to, here
some things to know.
A CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the air system
control
off could allow dangerous
exhaust
into your vehicle (see the
earlier Caution under “Engine
Exhaust”).
Also, idling in a closed-in place can
let deadly carbon monoxide
(GO)
into your vehicle even if the fan
switch
is at the highest setting. One
place
this can happen is a garage.
Exhaust - with CO - can come in
easily.
NEVER park in a garage with
the engine running.
Another clased-in place can be a
blizzard. (See “Blizzard”
in the
Index.)
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Features and Controls
If you have four-wheel drive and your
transfer case is
in “N’ (Neutral), your
vehicle will be free
to roll, even if your
shift lever
is in “P’ (Park). So, be sure the
transfer case
is in a drive gear - not in
“N’ (Neutral).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your
vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting into
‘P’ (Park)” in the Index.
If you’re parking on a
hill and if you’re
pulling a trailer,
also see “Towing a
Trailer’’ in the Index.
Windows
Manual Windows
Use the window crank to open and close
each door window.
Rear Swing-Out Side Windows
To open this window, pull the latch out
and forward.
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To close the window, pull the latch in and
back. w Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbol
on your steering wheel.
Adjustable Steering
Adjusting the steering column
while driving can be dangerous.
The movement of tha column could
startle or confuse you, causing you to
lose control of the vehicle. Adjust the
steering coIumn only when the
vehicle
is not being driven.
An adjustable steering column allows yo1
to adjust the steering column before you
drive.
You can
also raise it to the highest level tc
give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
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To adjust the column, hold the steering
wheel and lower
the lever. Move the
column to a comfortable level, then raise
the lever to its highest position to lock the
column
in place.
The Turn SignallLights
ControllHeadlight
Beam Lever
'he lever on the left side of the steering
olumn includes your:
1 Turn Signal and Lane Change
1 Headlight High/Low Beam and
1 Lighting Operation Indicator
Passing Signal
i rum Signal and Lane Change
ndicafor
'he turn signal has two upward (for
!ight) and two downward (for Left)
lositions. These positions allow
you to
ignal a turn or a lane change.
b signal a turn, move the lever all the
lay up or down. When the turn is
inished, the lever will return
utomatically.
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A green arrow on the instrument panel
will flash in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or
lower the lever
until the green arrow starts
to flash. Hold
it there until you complete
your lane change. The lever
will return by
itself
when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if
the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a
signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers
won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace
it to help
avoid an accident. If the green arrows
don’t go on at all when you signal a turn,
check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index) and for
burned-out bulbs.
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system
(headlights, parking lights, fog lamps,
sidemarker lights and taillights) meets all
applicable federal lighting requirements,
certain states and provinces may apply
their own lighting regulations that may
require special attention before you
operate these lights.
For example, some jurisdictions may
require that you operate your fog lamps
only when your lower beam headlights
are also
on, or that headlights be turned
on whenever you must use your
windshield wipers. In addition, most
jurisdictions prohibit driving solely
with
parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk.
It is recommended that you check with
your own state or provincial highway
authority for applicable lighting
regulations. Turn the
outside part
of the lever to
control the lights. There are three
positions
for the light switch.
OFF: All lights are off.
-300:: The parking lights, taillights,
license plate light and the instrument
panel lighting come on. The
headlights are
off.
/, , :The headlights and all other
operating lights come on. . ‘8’’-
Lights On Reminder
If you turn the ignition off, remove the
key, open the door and leave
the lights on,
a chime will remind you to turn off your
lights.
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Headlight HighlLow Ream
First, you must have the headlights on.
For high beams, push the turn signal lever
away from you. When
the high beams are
on, a blue light on the instrument panel
also will be
on. It will go off when you
switch to low beam. To switch back
to
low beams, pull the lever toward you.
Passing Signal
With the lever in the low beam position,
pull the lever toward you
to momentarily
switch to high beam (to signal that
you
are going to pass). When you release the
lever, the headlights will return
to low
beam operation.
Daytime Running Lights (Canada)
The Canadian Federal Government has
decided that “Daytime Running Lighls”
(DRL) are
a useful feature, in that DRL
can make your vehicle more visible to
pedestrians and other drivers during
daylight hours. DRL are required
on new
vehicles sold
in Canada.
The low beam headlights will come on at
reduced brightness in daylight when:
0 The ignition is on
0 The headlight switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When
you turn on your headlights, the
DRL will switch
off and the exterior
lights will come on. When
you turn off
the headlights, the exterior lights will go
out and the low beams will change
to the
reduced brightness of DRL again.
The DRL indicator light on the instrument
panel will go on whenever the DRL are
on. This light means that only the DRL
are on. When you turn on your exterior
lights, this light will go
out.
Of course, you may still turn on the
headlights
or passing signal any time you
need to.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set
the parking brake. The DRL will stay off
until you release the parking brake.
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Interior Lights
Dome Light
The dome light has a three position
switch.
1: The light turns on and stays on
whether or not a door is open.
2: The light comes on when a door is
opened.
3: The light stays off even when a
door is open.
3rightness Control
rhis knob controls the brightness of your
nstrument panel lights. Turn the knob
to
he right to brighten the lights or to the
eft
to dim them.
Windshield
WiperlWasher Lever
The lever on the right side of the steering
:olumn controls the windshield wipers
md washers.
vlove the wiper switch to the position
yo1
vant:
D OFF: The wipers are off.
a INT: Intermittent wiper operation. In
light rain or snow, you might want to
use this position rather than
continuous wiping.
LO: The wipers will run continuouslq
at low speed.
HI: The wipers will run continuously
at high speed.
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For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
to “MIST.” Hold it there until the wipers
start, hen let
go. The wipers will stop
after one cycle. If you want more cycles,
hold the lever
on “MIST.” longer.
Washers
Pull the wiper/washer lever toward you to
spray washer fluid’on
the windshield. The
spray will continue
until you release the
lever. This will also turn on the low speed
wipers.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your
wipers.
A circuit breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away snow or
ice to prevent an overload.
NOTICE:
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When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer’s
instructions for adding water.
Don’t
mjx water with
ready-to-use washer fluid. Water
can cause the solution
to freeze
and damqge your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system. Also, water
doesn’t clean as well as washer
fluid.
Fill your washer fluid
tank only
3/4 full when it’s very cold. This
allows
for expansion, which
could damage the tank
if it is
compldtel) full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in
your wipdshield washer. It can
damage your paint.
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Rear Window WiperlWasher
(OPTION)
To turn on your rear wiper, push Q.
Push Q again to turn it off.
To spray washer fluid on the rear window,
push
Q about halfway down. Washer
fluid will spray as long
as you hold IQ .
To wash and wipe at the same time, push
IQ all the way in.
The washer and wiper will run as long as
you hold
Q . To add washer fluid, see
“Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the Index.
Mirrors
Inside Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached
above your windshield. The mirror has
pivots
so that you can adjust it up and
down or side
to side.
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
You can adjust the mirror for day or night
driving. Pull the tab for night driving
to
reduce glare. Push the tab for daytime
driving.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your right side mirror is convex.
A convex mirror‘s surface is curved so
you can see more from the driver’s seat.
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