warning light CHEVROLET TRACKER 2004 2.G User Guide

{CAUTION:
Your regular brake system may not be working
properly if the anti-lock brake system warning
light is on. Driving with the anti-lock brake
system warning light on can lead to an
accident. After you have pulled off the road
and stopped carefully, have the vehicle towed
for service.
If the anti-lock brake system warning light stays on
longer than normal after you've started your engine, turn
the ignition off. Or, if the light comes on and stays on
when you're driving, stop as soon as possible and turn
the ignition off. Then start the engine again to reset
the system. If the light still stays on, or comes on again
while you're driving, your vehicle needs service. If
the light is on and the regular brake system warning
light isn't on, you still have brakes, but you don't have
anti-lock brakes.
The anti-lock brake system warning light should come
on brie¯y when you turn the ignition key to ON. If
the light doesn't come on then, have it ®xed so it will be
ready to warn you if there is a problem.
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.
See
Engine Overheating on page 5-28.
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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 3-31.
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:
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Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving:
·Know the best way to get to where you are
going. Get a city map and plan your trip into
an unknown part of the city just as you would for a
cross-country trip.
·Try to use the freeways that rim and crisscross
most large cities. You will save time and energy.
See
Freeway Driving on page 4-35.
·Treat a green light as a warning signal. A traffic
light is there because the corner is busy enough
to need it. When a light turns green, and just before
you start to move, check both ways for vehicles
that have not cleared the intersection or may
be running the red light.
Freeway Driving
Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways,
expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the
safest of all roads. But they have their own special rules.
The most important advice on freeway driving is:
Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the
same speed most of the other drivers are driving.
Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic ¯ow.
Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane.
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Winter DrivingHere are some tips for winter driving:
·Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.
·You may want to put winter emergency supplies in
your vehicle.
Also see
Tires on page 5-55.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom, a
supply of windshield washer ¯uid, a rag, some winter
outer clothing, a small shovel, a ¯ashlight, a red
cloth and a couple of re¯ective warning triangles. And, if
you will be driving under severe conditions, include a
small bag of sand, a piece of old carpet or a couple of
burlap bags to help provide traction. Be sure you
properly secure these items in your vehicle.
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How to Check and Add Fluid
You do not need to check the ¯uid level unless you
suspect a clutch problem. To check the ¯uid level, look
at the markings on the reservoir. If the ¯uid reaches
the MAX line, the ¯uid level is correct.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling system and how to
add coolant when it is low. If you have a problem
with engine overheating, see
Engine Overheating on
page 5-28.
A 50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable water and the proper
coolant will:
·Give freezing protection down to-33ÉF (-36ÉC)
·Give boiling protection up to 258ÉF (125ÉC).
·Protect against rust and corrosion.
·Help keep the proper engine temperature.
·Let the warning lights and gages work as they
should.
What to Use
Use a 50/50 mixture ofclean, drinkable waterand
coolant that meets GM Speci®cation 1825-M, which
won't damage aluminum parts. You can also use
a recycled coolant conforming to GM
Speci®cation 1825-M with a complete coolant ¯ush and
re®ll. If you use this coolant mixture, you don't need
to add anything else.
{CAUTION:
Adding only plain water to your cooling
system can be dangerous. Plain water, or
some other liquid such as alcohol, can boil
before the proper coolant mixture will. Your
vehicle's coolant warning system is set for the
proper coolant mixture. With plain water or the
wrong mixture, your engine could get too hot
but you would not get the overheat warning.
Your engine could catch ®re and you or others
could be burned. Use a 50/50 mixture of clean,
drinkable water and the proper coolant.
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Brake Wear
Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum
brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that make
a high-pitched warning sound when the brake pads
are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the
brake pedal ®rmly).
{CAUTION:
The brake wear warning sound means that
soon your brakes will not work well. That
could lead to an accident. When you hear the
brake wear warning sound, have your vehicle
serviced.
Notice:Continuing to drive with worn-out brake
pads could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake
squeal when the brakes are ®rst applied or lightly
applied. This does not mean something is wrong with
your brakes.Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to GM torque speci®cations.
Your rear drum brakes do not have wear indicators, but
if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the
rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each
time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the
rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See
Brake System Inspection on page 6-29.
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in
pedal travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
Quality grades can be found where applicable on the
tire sidewall between tread shoulder and maximum
section width. For example:
Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A
The following information relates to the system
developed by the United States National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration, which grades tires by
treadwear, traction and temperature performance. (This
applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.)
The grades are molded on the sidewalls of most
passenger car tires. The Uniform Tire Quality Grading
system does not apply to deep tread, winter-type
snow tires, space-saver or temporary use spare tires,
tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches
(25 to 30 cm), or to some limited-production tires.
While the tires available on General Motors passenger
cars and light trucks may vary with respect to these
grades, they must also conform to federal safety
requirements and additional General Motors Tire
Performance Criteria (TPC) standards.
Treadwear
The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on
the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled
conditions on a speci®ed government test course.
For example, a tire graded 150 would wear one and
a half (1.5) times as well on the government course as
a tire graded 100. The relative performance of tires
depends upon the actual conditions of their use,
however, and may depart signi®cantly from the norm
due to variations in driving habits, service practices and
differences in road characteristics and climate.
Traction ± AA, A, B, C
The traction grades, from highest to lowest, are AA, A,
B, and C. Those grades represent the tire's ability
to stop on wet pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on speci®ed government test surfaces of
asphalt and concrete. A tire marked C may have poor
traction performance. Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on straight-ahead braking
traction tests, and does not include acceleration,
cornering, hydroplaning, or peak traction characteristics.
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Fuses Usage
P/W Power Windows
DOM Dome Light, Radio Memory
TAILLicense Plate Light,
Clearance/Marker Lights, Instrument
Panel Illumination, Warning Tone
HAZ Hazard Lights, Turn Signal
IGOxygen Sensor Heater, Cruise
Control, Ignition Coil, Meter, G
Sensor
CIGCigar/Cigarette Lighter, Radio,
Power Mirror
D/L Door Locks
STPBrake Light, Horn, Center
High-Mounted Stop Lamp,
Cruise Control
FOG Not Used
DEFRear Window Defogger, DRL,
Heater, Air Conditioning
S/H Not Used
TRNTurn Signal, Back-Up Light,
Hazard Lights
WIPWindshield Wiper/Washer, Rear
Window Wiper/Washer
Fuses for the air bags and the heater/air conditioning
system are located next to the instrument panel
fuse block.
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle................................. 0-2
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-93
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-42
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-30
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).............................................1-52
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
AM ...............................................................3-45
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-45
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...............3-31
Appearance Care............................................5-85
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-88
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-91
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-86
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-89
Finish Damage............................................5-91
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-91Appearance Care (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-91
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-88
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-20
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio System(s).............................................3-39
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-45
Care of Your CDs........................................3-45
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-45
Radio with CD............................................3-40
Setting the Time..........................................3-39
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-45
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission...................................2-14
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-16
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-26
B
Backing Up....................................................4-61
Battery..........................................................5-42
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-5
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-36
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-25
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Brake
Parking......................................................2-24
System Inspection.......................................6-29
System Warning Light..................................3-30
Brake Adjustment............................................5-41
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-41
Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brakes..........................................................5-39
Braking........................................................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-12
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-51
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
Headlamps.................................................5-51
Rear Combination Lamps.............................5-54
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-67
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-6
Canceling a Rear Door Security Lock.................. 2-9
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-98Carbon Monoxide.....................4-40, 4-57, 2-9, 2-29
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-88
Your CD Player...........................................3-45
Your CDs ...................................................3-45
Cargo Cover..................................................2-36
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-17
CD Messages................................................3-44
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-24
Chains, Tires..................................................5-71
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-33
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-40
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-59
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-91
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-47
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