four wheel drive CHEVROLET TRACKER 1993 Owner's Manual

Problems on the Road
To Jump Start Your Geo
1. Check the other vehicle. It must have
a 12-volt battery with a negative
ground system.
If the other system isn’t a 12-volt I
system with a negative ground,
both vehicles can
be damaged.
I I
2. Get the vehicles close enough so the
jumper cables can reach, but be sure
the vehicles aren’t touching each
other.
If they are, it could cause a
ground connection you don’t want.
You wouldn’t be able
to start your
Geo, and the bad grounding could
darnage the electrical systems.
CAUTION -1
A
You could be injured if the
vehicles roll. Set the parking
brake firmly on each vehicle. Put
an automatic transmission in
P (Park) or a manual transmission
in
N (Neutral). If you have a
four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure
the transfer case
is not in
N (Neutral).
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That your vehicle has rear-wheel
drive, or that
it has the
four-wheel-drive option.
vehicle.
The make, model, and year of your
Whether you can still move the shift
levers for the transmission and
transfer case,
if you have one.
If there was an accident, what was
damaged.
When the towing service arrives, let the
tow operator know that this manual
contains detailed towing instructions and
illustrations. The operator may want to
see them.
* T- help avoid injury to you or
Never let passengers ride in a
vehicle that is being towed.
Never tow faster than safe or
posted speeds
Never tow with damaged parts
not fully secured.
0 Never get under your vehicle
after it
has been lifted by the
tow truck.
chains on each side when towing
a vehicle.
hooks instead.
* Always use separate safety
Never use T-hooks. Use “J”
When your vehicle is being towed, have
the ignition key off. The steering wheel
should be clamped
in a straight-ahead
position, with
a clamping device
designed for towing service.
Do not use
the vehicle’s steering column lock for
this. The transmission and transfer case,
if you have one, should be in Neutral
and the parking brake released.
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Problems on the Road
front with sling-type or wheel lift
equipment, the rear wheels must be
supported on a dolly.
If your vehicle has four-wheel drive,
don’t have it towed on the front wheels
unless you must. If a vehicle with
four-wheel drive must be towed on the
front wheels, set your manual,
free-wheeling hubs to
FREE or unlock
your automatic free-wheeling hubs, and
set your transfer case to two-wheel
drive.
If your vehicle must be towed on
the front wheels, don’t go more than
55 mph (90 km/h).
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CAUTION Don’t have your vehicle towed with the I
rear wheels in contact with the ground.
If
a vehicle must be towed from the I A vehicle can fall from a car A
’ carrier if it isn’t properly
,,cured. This can cause a
collision, serious personal injury
and vehicle damage. The vehicle
should be tightly secured with
chains or steel cables before it is
transported.
Don’t use substitutes (ropes,
leather straps, canvas webbing,
etc.) that can be cut by sharp
edges underneath
the towed
vehicle.
Front Towing Hook-Ups
Attach “J” hooks to the rear o
control arms inboard of springs
If lower
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CAUTION
A
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack
and roll over you or other people. You and they could be badly injured.
Find a level place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from
moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put the shift lever in P (Park).
3. Shift a manual transmission to 1 (First) or R (Reverse).
4. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a
5. Turn off the engine.
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put chocks at the
front and rear of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That
would be the tire on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end.
drive gear
- not in N (Neutral).
I The following steps will tell
you how to use the jack and change a tire. The
equipment you’ll need
is under the
front seats.
The jack and wheel wrench are under
the passenger’s seat.
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Part 6
Here you wit1 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
.
ii iervice & Appearance Care
Service ............................................................. 222
Fuel ............................................................... 223
Checking Things under the Hood ........................................ 227 .
HoodRelease 227
Engineoil ........................................................ 229
Aircleaner ........................................................ 233
Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................ 234
Manual Transmission Fluid ........................................... 237
Clutch Adjustment .................................................. 238
RearAxle ......................................................... 238
Four-WheelDrive .................................................. 239
Enginecoolant ..................................................... 240
Power Steering Fluid ................................................ 243
Windshield Washer Fluid ............................................ 244
Brake Master Cylinder ............................................... 245
Battery ........................................................... 247
Bulb Replacement .................................................... 248
LoadingYourVehicle ................................................. 252
Tires ............................................................... 253
Appearancecare ..................................................... 261
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials .............................. 271
Vehicle Identification Number .......................................... 272
Service Parts Identification Label ........................................ 272
Add-on Electrical Equipment ........................................... 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................................. 273
ReplacementBulbs ................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications ........................................... 277
221 .
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What to Use:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of lubricant to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
Four- Wheel Drive
Most lubricant checks in this section
also apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles.
However, they have two additional
systems that need lubrication.
Transfer Case
When to Check
and Change
Lubricant:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine how often to check the
lubricant and when
to change it. See
‘ ‘Scheduled Maintenance Services’ ’ in
the Index.
How to Check Lubricant: If the level
is below the bottom of the filler plug
hole, you’ll need to add some lubricant.
Add enough lubricant to raise the level
to the bottom of the filler plug hole.
What to Use:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of lubricant to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants” in the Index.
Front Axle
When
to Check and Change
Lubricant:
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine how often to check the
lubricant, and when to change it. See
“Periodic Maintenance Inspections” and
“Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in
the Index.
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ITEM
NO. SERVICE
4 Transmission (AlI)/Transfer Case (Four-wheel
Drive) Service
- For the manual transmission and
transfer case, check the fluid level every
time the oil
is changed. See “Manual Transmission Fluid” and
“Transfer Case”
in the Index. Inspect for damage
and leaks and change the fluid the first time at
7,500
miles (12 500 km) and then every 15,000 miles
(25 000 km) or 15 months for Schedule I conditions
and every
30,000 miles (50 OOO km) or 30 months
for Schedule
I1 conditions.
For the automatic transmission, check the fluid level
every time the oil is changed. See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid”
in the Index. Inspect for
damage and leaks and change the
fluid every 15,000
miles (25 OOO km) or 15 months for Schedule I
conditions and
100,OOO miles (166 000 km) for
*An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
Schedule I1 conditions. Replace the automatic
transmission cooler hoses every
45,000 miles
(75 000 km).
5 Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-wheel
Drive) Fluid Change
- Drain and refill with the
proper lubricant. See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
6 Spark Plug Replacement* - Replace spark plugs
with the proper type. See “Replacement Parts’’ in
the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Steering Column Lock While
parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift
position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
With a manual transmission, the key will turn to LOCK only if you push the key in farther,
On all vehicles, the key should come out only
in LOCK.
P (Park).
while turning
it towards LOCK.
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing When
you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others
could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room
in front
VI your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the
Park
on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in Neutral, slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
If your vehicle is four-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case is not in Neutral.
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring or
fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or
other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once.
CHECK
I OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Steering, Suspension,
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Rear Axle (All) and
Front Axle
(Four-wheel Drive)
Service ~ Inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs
of wear or lack of lubrication. On vehicles equipped with power steering, inspect power steering,
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. On vehicles equipped
with manual steering, check
for seal leakage. Clean and then inspect drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals
if necessary.
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken,
damaged, missing,
or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or
other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust’’
in the Index.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed. Check accelerator pedal for smooth operation and even pedal effort.
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See “Rear Axle’’ and ‘‘Four-wheel Drive’’
in
the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system(s), and repair the system(s) if
needed. Refer to “Scheduled Maintenance Services,” earlier in this part, to determine when to
change
the lubricant.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Cont.)
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
I Manual Transmission I SAE 75W-90 GL-4 (GM Part No. 12345871 Castrol@ Syntorq GL-4 or equivalent). I
Manual Transmission Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
Shift Linkage 1052497 or equivalent).
Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil
or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Automatic Transmission Engine oil.
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot Lithium base grease.
Points
Floor Shift Linkage Engine oil.
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Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
Windshield Washer Sol- GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
vent
Rear Axle (All)
SAE 75W-90 GL-5 Hypoid Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977).
Front Axle (Four-wheel
Drive) 1052497
or equivalent).
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