window CHEVROLET TRACKER 2003 2.G User Guide

Engine Exhaust
{CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can not see
or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and
death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:
·Your exhaust system sounds strange or
different.
·Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.
·Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.
·Your vehicle was damaged when driving
over high points on the road or over road
debris.
·Repairs were not done correctly.
·Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modi®ed improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your
vehicle:
·Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and
·Have your vehicle ®xed immediately.
Running Your Engine While You
Are Parked
It is better not to park with the engine running. But if
you ever have to, here are some things to know.
{CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the climate control
system off could allow dangerous exhaust into
your vehicle. See the earlier Caution under
Engine Exhaust on page 2-32.
Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly
carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if
the climate control fan is at the highest setting.
One place this can happen is a garage.
Exhaust Ð with CO Ð can come in easily.
NEVER park in a garage with the engine
running.
Another closed-in place can be a blizzard.
See
Winter Driving on page 4-40.
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Convertible Top
Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable
rear window and removable side windows.
Notice:If you lower the top when the vehicle is
moving or drive with any part of the top unfastened
or partially removed, you could damage your
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Always verify that the top is secure before
driving.
Removing and Installing the
Rear Window
The rear window on your vehicle is removable. This
allows you to open the back opening all the way or
to replace the window if it becomes deteriorated.
To remove the rear window do the following:
1. Open the rear gate all the way.
2. Unfasten the canvas ¯aps at the lower corners of
the rear window to uncover the zipper pull.
3. Unzip the rear window.4. Hang the rear window down so it hangs outside of
the vehicle.
5. Pull the rear window frame bar rearward (see
illustration above). Then slide the bar to the left
to remove the window.
Reverse the steps to install the rear window. Make sure
that all the hook and loop fastener strips and ¯aps
are correctly fastened and overlapped. Make sure that
the window is completely closed before driving.
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Removing and Installing the
Side Window
To remove the side window do the following:
1. Release the tension in the canvas top support
arms. Unfasten the hook and loop fastener
strips on the top and rear quarter of the side
window.
2. Unzip the zipper almost all the way, leaving about
3 inches (8 cm) of it still zipped and unfasten the
hook and loop fastener strips on the inside of
the window.3. Release the plastic strip sewn along the bottom
edge of the window by gently pulling down and
out. Then release the plastic along the front edge of
the window by pulling it forward and out. It may
help to rock the window back and forth to remove it.
4. Unfasten the plastic clip, which is part of the canvas
top, at the top front corner of each side window.
Then unzip the zipper the rest of the way and
remove the side window.
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To install the side window:
1. Make sure the plastic clip at the top front corner of
the canvas top is unfastened.
2. Then start by zipping the zipper about 3 inches
(8 cm), to hold the window in place. When zipping,
place the rear bottom corner of the window inside the
rear part of the vehicle body to help support the
window while you engage the zipper end.
3. Install the plastic strip into the window channel
before completely zipping the window. There is
a locating pin in the front upper corner to assist in
aligning the window.4. Pull rearward on the rear edge of the window to
make sure the window is secure and ®nish zipping
the window.
5. After completing installation, make sure that the
front and bottom ends are securely hooked and
the rear top end of the window is under the
canvas top.
6. Refasten the plastic clip at the top front corner
of the side window. Restore the tension to the
canvas top support arms.
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Lowering and Raising the
Canvas Top
1. Remove the side windows of the canvas top as
shown previously. Remember to release the
tension in the canvas top support arms ®rst.
2. Open the rear window and hang it down inside
the luggage compartment (or over the top of the
vehicle's trunk).
3. Unfasten the snaps that secure the canvas top to
the roof. The snaps are located on both sides of
the dome lamp. Reattach the snaps which hold the
sunroof canvas in place.4. Unhook the front end of the rear canvas top.
You may want to open the sunroof to gain
easier access to the rear top. Lower the bow
slowly while tucking the canvas into the luggage
compartment, making sure the bows are not
pinching any part of the canvas top. Make sure the
safety belts are not blocked by the folded top.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Defroster Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on
page 3-21.
B. Air Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-21.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-25.
E. Windshield Wipers Lever. See ªWindshield Wipersº
under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
F. Hazard Button. See
Hazard Warning Flashers
on page 3-4.
G. Rear Window Defogger Button (If Equipped).
See ªRear Window Defoggerº under
Climate Control
System on page 3-18.
H. Cruise Control Button (If Equipped). See ªCruise
Controlº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-5.
I. Climate Controls. See
Climate Control System on
page 3-18.
J. Rear Window Washer/Wiper Button (If Equipped).
See ªRear Window Washer/Wiperº under
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-5.
K. Coinholder (If Equipped). See
Coinholder(s) on
page 2-35.L. Outside Power Mirrors (If Equipped). See
Outside
Power Mirrors on page 2-34.
M. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel.
See ªInstrument Panel Brightnessº under
Interior
Lamps on page 3-15.
N. Hood Release. See
Hood Release on page 5-10.
O. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See ªInstrument Panel
Fuse Blockº under
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-89.
P. Ignition Switch. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-15.
Q. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet
(If Equipped). See
Accessory Power Outlets on
page 3-17.
R. Power Mode Selector Button (If Equipped).
See ªPower Modeº under
Automatic Transmission
Operation on page 2-19.
S. Shift Lever. See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-28.
T. Ashtray. See
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-17.
U. Audio System (If Equipped). See
Audio System(s)
on page 3-37.
V. Vent Shut-off Thumbwheel. See
Outlet Adjustment
on page 3-21.
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Windshield Washer
To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper
symbol on it toward you one time. When you release the
stalk, the washers will stop. The wiper will continue
wiping for about three cycles and will either stop or
will resume the speed you were using before.
See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41.
{CAUTION:
In freezing weather, do not use your washer
until the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the
washer ¯uid can form ice on the windshield,
blocking your vision.
Rear Window Washer/Wiper
To turn on your rear wiper,
push the upper button.
Push the same button
again to turn it off.
To spray washer ¯uid on the rear window, push the
lower button about halfway down. Washer ¯uid will spray
as long as you hold this button. To wash and wipe at
the same time, push the button all the way in.
The washer and wiper will run as long as you hold this
button. To add washer ¯uid, see
Windshield Washer
Fluid on page 5-41.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With this system you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation for your vehicle.
Operation
9
(Fan):Move the lever away from OFF to turn the
system on. Slide the top right lever to the left or right to
increase or decrease the fan speed.If the air¯ow seems low when the fan is at the
highest setting, the passenger compartment air ®lter,
if equipped, may need to be replaced. For more
information, see
Passenger Compartment Air Filter on
page 3-22andShort Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
on page 6-7.
Slide the top left lever to the left or right to direct the
air¯ow inside of your vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel outlets.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs most of the air to the
instrument panel outlets, and then directs the remaining
air to the ¯oor outlets.
6(Floor):This mode directs half of the air to the
¯oor outlets with some air directed to the outboard
outlets (for the side windows) and some air directed to
the windshield.
This lever can also be used to select defog or defrost
mode. Information on defogging and defrosting can
be found later in this section.
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:(Outside Air):Slide the lower right lever to the
right for outside air. With the lever in this position,
outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle.
?(Recirculation):Slide the lower right lever to the
left for recirculated air. With the lever in this position
outside air and odors can be prevented from entering
your vehicle and also helps heat or cool the air
inside your vehicle more quickly.
If the lever is in the middle of the two positions, you will
have both outside and recirculated air inside your
vehicle.
If you are in city traffic, your vehicle is stopped and
idling or the weather is hot, the system may be switched
from the outside air mode to the recirculation mode.
To help prevent the air inside of your vehicle from
becoming too stale, be sure to return to outside air
periodically.
Temperature Control:Slide the lever located on the
lower left side to change the temperature. Move it to
the right for warmer air and to the left for cooler
air. Without air conditioning, the air temperature cannot
be less than the outside air temperature.Air Conditioning (A/C):Press the air conditioning
(A/C) button to turn the air-conditioning system on or off.
When A/C is pressed, an indicator light in the button
will come on to let you know that the air conditioning is
activated.
On hot days, open the windows to let hot inside air
escape; then close them. This helps to reduce the time
it takes for your vehicle to cool down. It also helps
the system to operate more efficiently.
For quick cool down on hot days:
1. Select the vent mode.
2. Select the recirculation mode.
3. Select A/C.
4. Select the coolest temperature.
5. Select the highest fan speed.
The air-conditioning system removes moisture from the
air, so you may sometimes notice a small amount of
water dripping underneath your vehicle while idling
or after turning off the engine. This is normal.
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Defogging and Defrosting
Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity
(moisture) condensing on the cool window glass.
This can be minimized if the climate control system is
used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost
from your windshield. Use the defog mode to clear
the windows of fog or moisture and warm the
passengers. Use the defrost mode to remove fog or
frost from the windshield more quickly.
-(Defog):This mode directs the air between the
windshield, side windows, instrument panel outlets and
the ¯oor outlets. The air-conditioning compressor
will run automatically in this setting without pressing
A/C, unless the outside temperature is at or below
freezing.
1(Defrost):This mode directs the air to the
windshield and the side windows. The air-conditioning
compressor will run automatically in this setting without
pressing A/C, unless the outside temperature is at or
below freezing. Do not drive the vehicle until all the
windows are clear.
Rear Window Defogger
If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window defogger
uses a warming grid to clear fog from the rear window.
The button is located
on the center of the
instrument panel, near the
vehicle's comfort controls.
The rear window defogger will only work when the
ignition is in ON.
=(Rear Defogger):Press the defogger button to turn
the rear window defogger on or off. An indicator light
in the button will come on to let your know that the rear
window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as
much snow from the rear window as possible.
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