ABS CHEVROLET TRACKER 2003 2.G Owners Manual

2. Lift the top tab on the cover to remove the ®lter
cover.3. Install the lower ®lter by dropping it down into the slot.
The grooves on the two ®lters must be lined up with
each other as well as with the ventilation housing in
order to install the ®lters properly. The tabs on the
®lters should face outward towards you and should
be at the top of the ®lters. The arrows on the ®lters
should point to the driver's side of the vehicle.
4. Then line up the grooves of the second ®lter with the
lower one and slide it in on top of the lower one.
5. Reverse the steps to remove the air ®lters and
then install new ones.
Once you remove the ®lter, if you choose not to replace
it, it will not damage your vehicle. However, the air
will no longer be ®ltered.
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Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive
in spurts Ð heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking Ð rather than keeping pace with traffic.
This is a mistake. Your brakes may not have time to
cool between hard stops. Your brakes will wear
out much faster if you do a lot of heavy braking.
If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic
following distances, you will eliminate a lot of
unnecessary braking. That means better braking and
longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you are driving, brake
normally but do not pump your brakes. If you do,
the pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist.
But you will use it when you brake. Once the power
assist is used up, it may take longer to stop and
the brake pedal will be harder to push.Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes. ABS is an
advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
If your vehicle has anti-lock
brakes, this warning light
on the instrument panel will
come on brie¯y when
you start your vehicle.
When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive
away, your anti-lock brake system will check itself.
You may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on, and you may even notice that
your brake pedal moves or pulses a little. This is normal.
If there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system,
the anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on.
See
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light on
page 3-30.
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Let us say the road is wet and you are driving safely.
Suddenly, an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam
on the brakes and continue braking. Here is what
happens with ABS:
A computer senses that wheels are slowing down.
If one of the wheels is about to stop rolling, the computer
will separately work the brakes at each front wheel
and at both rear wheels.The anti-lock system can change the brake pressure
faster than any driver could. The computer is
programmed to make the most of available tire and
road conditions. This can help you steer around
the obstacle while braking hard.
As you brake, your computer keeps receiving updates
on wheel speed and controls braking pressure
accordingly.
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra
wiring.
The arrows on your instrument panel will ¯ash whenever
you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up,
the trailer lamps will also ¯ash, telling other drivers
you're about to turn, change lanes or stop.
When towing a trailer, the arrows on your instrument
panel may ¯ash for turns even if the bulbs on the trailer
are burned out. Thus, you may think drivers behind
you are seeing your signal when they are not. It's
important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer
bulbs are still working.
Driving On Grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gearbeforeyou start
down a long or steep downgrade. If you don't shift
down, you might have to use your brakes so much that
they would get hot and no longer work well.
If you are towing a trailer and you have a manual
transmission with FIFTH (5) gear, you may prefer not to
use FIFTH (5). Just drive in FOURTH (4) (or, as you
need to, a lower gear).
Parking on Hills
{CAUTION:
You really should not park your vehicle, with a
trailer attached, on a hill. If something goes
wrong, your rig could start to move. People
can be injured, and both your vehicle and the
trailer can be damaged.
But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here's
how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but don't shift into
PARK (P) yet, or into gear for a manual
transmission.
2. Have someone place chocks under the trailer
wheels.
3. When the wheel chocks are in place, release the
regular brakes until the chocks absorb the load.
4. Reapply the regular brakes. Then apply your
parking brake, and then shift to PARK (P), or
REVERSE (R) for a manual transmission.
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4. Put the spare wheel lock back on, if equipped and
lock it.
5. Put the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench back
into the storage area.
To stow the jack, place it in the storage bracket and
turn the shaft clockwise until the jack is securely held in
place. Reinstall the trim cover by inserting the cover
tabs into the slots. Push the cover closed and turn the
knob clockwise to secure the cover.
A. Wrench
B. Jack Handle
C. Jack
{CAUTION:
Make sure the tire is secure. Driving with the tire
not properly secured could injure pedestrians
or damage the vehicle.
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle................................. 0-2
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-41
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-5
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-89
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-40
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-30
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).............................................1-54
Air Bag .........................................................3-27
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
AM ...............................................................3-42
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-43
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-30
Appearance Care............................................5-79
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-82
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-86
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-80
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-82
Finish Damage............................................5-86
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-86
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-86
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-87
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82Approaching a Hill..........................................4-20
Ashtrays........................................................3-17
Audio System(s).............................................3-37
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-43
Care of Your CDs........................................3-43
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-43
Radio with CD............................................3-38
Setting the Time..........................................3-37
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-42
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-26
Automatic Transmission...................................2-16
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-19
B
Backing Up....................................................4-57
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery..........................................................5-45
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-37
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-25
Brake Adjustment............................................5-44
Brake Fluid....................................................5-42
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-44
Brake Wear...................................................5-44
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