parking brake CHEVROLET TRACKER 1993 Owner's Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
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Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges including the tailgate. Also lubricate all hinges and latches,
including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding
seat hardware. Section
D tells you what to use.
Starter Switch
At Least Once a Year
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CHECK
OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Kev Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the
NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should
work only in
P (Park) or N (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle
needs service, On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in Neutral, push the
clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch
is pushed down
all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all
the way down, your vehicle needs service.
regular
brake.
starts.
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At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE 4- WHAT TO DO
Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock
- BTSI
(Automatic Transaxle)
I CAUTION m A When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others I
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position, but don’t start the engine. Without
level
surface.
applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of
P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
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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 (Cont.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Brake System
Inspection
Clutch System Service
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WHAT TO DO
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition.
Also
inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent
braking.
NOTE: A low fluid brake level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be
serviced. Also,
if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on at any time something
may be wrong with either the regular or rear wheel anti-lock brake system, or both systems. See
“Brake Svstem Warning Light” in the Index.
Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary. See “Clutch Adjustment”
in the Index.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Note: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic Transmission
Wheel Bearings
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
recommended viscosity. The SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others,
such as
SG/CC, SG/CD, or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see
‘ ‘Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753) conforming to GM Specification 6038M or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification 6038M.
Delco-Supreme 1
l@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
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Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent).
DEXRONB-I1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 1051855) or equivalent.
DEXRON*-I1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 1051855) or equivalent.
3.
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Wheel bearing grease meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
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Index
Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 272
Adjustment. Brake
............... 13 1
Adjustment. Clutch
............... 238
Air Cleaner
..................... 233
Air Conditioner Controls
.......... 104
Air Filter Replacement
............ 234
Alignment. Wheel
............... 259
Aluminum Wheel Cleaning
........ 269
Antenna
........................ 116
Anti-lock Brakes
................. 129
Anti-lock. To Use
................ 130
Appearance Care
................ 26 1
Appearance Care and Maintenance
Materials
..................... 27 1
Appearance Care. Service and
...... 22 1
Ashtray. Front ................... 77
Assist Grips. Passenger
............ 76
Audio Systems
.................. 106
AM/FM Stereo
................ 108
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 110
Automatic Transmission
............ 5 1
Fluid ........................ 234
TorqueLock
.................. 173
Axle. Front (Four-Wheel-Drive)
.... 239
Axle, Rear
...................... 238
Ashtray and
Lighter
............... 77
Ashtrays, Other
.................. 77
Babies. Smaller Children and
(Safety Belts)
................... 30
Backing Up (With a Trailer)
........ 183
Balance. Tire
................... 259
Battery
......................... 247
Bi-Level Heating
................ 103
Bin. Coinholder and
............... 76
Bins. Instrument Panel
............. 75
Brakes
Before Leaving on a Long
Trip
..... 167
Blizzard. If You’re Caught
in a ..... 175
Adjustment
.................. -13 1
Anti-lock
..................... 129
Master Cylinder
............... 245
Parking
....................... 60
PedalTravel
.................. 131
Rear Drum
.................... 130
System Parts. Replacing
......... 247
System Warning Light
........... 84
Trailer
....................... 18 1
Wear Indicators. Disc
........... 130
Braking ........................ 127
Braking in Emergencies
........... 132
“Break-In.
.. New Vehicle .......... 48
Brightness Control
................ 7 1
Bulb Replacement ................ 248
Front Parking and Turn
Signal Light
................. 249
Headlights
.................... 248
Sidemarker Light
.............. 250
Rear Combination Light
......... 25
1 Bulbs. Halogen
.................. 248
Bulbs. Replacement
.............. 276
Canvas TOP
Preparing for Storage
............ 96
Removing and Installing Your
..... 91
Special Care
for ................ 268
Carbon Monoxide (Engine Exhaust)
. . 64
Care of Canvas Top
.............. 268
Cassette Tape Player. Care of Your
. . 115
Cassette Tape. To Play a
.......... 111
Certification Label
............... 252
Chains. Safety (Trailer)
........... 181
Chains. Tire
.................... 261
Changing a Flat Tire
.............. 208
Charging System Light
............. 85
Check Engine Light
............... 85
Capacities
and Specifications
....... 277
Checking Things under the Hood
.... 227
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.... 39
Chemical Paint Spotting ........... 270
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside
Assistance
.................... 319
Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications
Ordering Information
........... 318
Child Restraints
.................. 31
Securing in the Rear Seat
......... 34
Securing in the Right Front Seat .... 36
Top Strap. Right Front
Passenger Position Only
........ 33
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Index
Children (Safety Belts) ............. 30
Children. Larger (Safety Belts) ...... 37
Cigarette Lighter
................. 77
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and ........ 273
City Driving
.................... 164
Cleaner. Air
.................... 233
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
............. 269
Canvas Top
................... 268
Fabric. Using Foam-Type
Cleaner on
.................. 263
Fabric. Using Solvent-Type
Cleaner on
.................. 263
Geo. the Iqside of Your
.......... 262
Geo. the Outside of Your
........ 267
Glass
........................ 266
Instrument Panel. the Top of
the . . 266
Special Problems
............... 264
Underbody
.................... 270
Vinyl or Leather
............... 265
Windshield and Wiper Blades
..... 267
AM/FM Stereo
................ 107
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 108
Clusters. Instrument Panel and
...... 80
Clutch Adjustment
............... 238
Coinholder and Bin
................ 76
Color
of Road Signs .............. 1 18
Clock.
Setting the Combination Light Bulb
Replacement. Rear
............. 25 1
Comfort Controls and Audio
Systems
...................... 101
Control of a Vehicle
.............. 126
Control.
Loss of ................. 138
Controls
Air Conditioner
................ 104
Brightness ..................... 7 1
Comfort
...................... 102
Features and
................... 43
Heater
....................... 102
Seats and Seat
.................. 12
Convertible Top
.................. 87
Convex Outside Mirror
............ 74
Coolant
Adding
................ .... 242
Engine
....................... 240
Overheating
................... 200
Radiator, How to Add
Coolant to the
................ 206
Recovery Tank, How to Add
Coolant to
.................. 204
Temperature Gage. Engine
........ 85
Cooling (Air Conditioning) ........ 104
Curves, Driving on
............... 132
Customer Assistance for the
Hearing
or Speech Impaired ...... 3 13
Customer Assistance Information
... 3 11
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.... 3 12 Daytime
Running Lights
........... 70
Defensive Driving
............... 122
Defogger. Rear Window
.......... 105
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
..................... 104
Dehumidifying (Air Conditioning)
. . 105
Dimensions. Vehicle ............. 279
Disc Brake Wear Indicators
........ 130
Dome Light
...................... 71
Door Locks
......................... 45
Locks. Tailgate
................. 46
Storage Compartments
........... 75
Downhill. Driving
............... 150
Downhill. Parking ............... 172
Drive. Four-wheel
........... .57. 239
Driving
Across an Incline
............... 152
After Off-Road
................ 157
And the Road. Your
............ 117
AtNight
...................... 157
City
......................... 164
Defensive
.................... 122
Downhill
..................... 150
Drunken ...................... 123
Freeway
...................... 165
Guidelines.
Utility Vehicle ....... 140
In
Fog. Mist. and Haze .......... 162
In
Fog. Tips on ................ 163
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Halogen Bulbs .................. 248
Halogen Headlight Bulb
Replacement
.................. 248
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......... 190
Haze. Driving in Fog. Mist and ..... 162
Head Restraints
................... 14
Headlights Halogen Bulb Replacement
....... 248
High/Low Beam
................ 70
Lever. Turn Signal/Lights
ControVHeadlight Beam
........ 67
Lights On Reminder
............. 69
Heater Controls ................. 102
Heating
........................ 103
Heating. Bi-Level
................ 103
High Beams
..................... 159
High/Low Beam. Headlight
......... 70
Highway Hypnosis
............... 168
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......... 169
Hill. Approaching a
.............. 146
Hills. Parking
on ................. 171
Hills. Driving on Off-Road
........ 145
Hitches (Trailer)
................. 180
Hood Release
................... 227
Hook-Ups. Front Towing
.......... 198
Hook-Ups. Rear Towing .......... 199
Hooks. Recovery
................ 2 18
Horn ........................... 67 Hubs. Free-Wheeling
.............. 58
Automatic
..................... 59
Manual
........................ 59
Hydroplaning
................... 16.1
Hypnosis. Highway .............. 168
Ice. Driving on Snow or .......... 174
Identification
Engine
....................... 272
Label. Service Parts
............ 272
Number. Vehicle
............... 272
Ignition Switch
................... 48
Incline. Driving across an
......... 152
Incline. Stalling on an
............. 154
Indicators. Warning Lights. Gages and
..................... 82
Inflation
- Tire Pressure .......... 254
Inspections. Periodic Maintenance
. . 303
Instrument Panel And Clusters
................... 80
Bins .......................... 75
Cleaning the Top of the
.......... 266
Fuse Block
.................... 275
Interior Lights
.................... 7 1
Jump Starting .................. 19 1
Keys ................ .... 44
Label. Certification
.............. 252
Label. Tire-Loading Information
.... 252 Lamp. Malfunction Indicator
. . ... 85
Lane Change Indicator. Turn
Signal and
..................... 68
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belt)
...... 24
Leather Cleaning
................ 265
Leaving the Freeway
............. 165
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
................. 62
Levers Controls (Comfort Control System)
.................... 102
Turn SignaULights ControUHeadlight Beam
........ 67
Windshield Wiper/Washer
........ 72
Lighter. Cigarette
................. 77
Lights Brake System Warning
........... 84
Charging System
................ 85
Check Engine
.................. 85
Dome ......................... 71
Engine Oil Pressure
............. 85
Interior ........................ 71
Malfunction Indicator
............ 85
Oil Pressure. ................... 86
On Reminder ................... 69
Operation of ................... 69
Safety Belt Reminder ............ 23
Traffic
....................... 120
Warning. Gages and Indicators
.... 82
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Parking Brake
......................... 60
Downhill ..................... 172
Manual Transmission ............ 63
On a Hill with a Trailer.
When
You Are Ready to
Leave After ................. 185
On Hills ...................... 171
On Hills (With a Trailer) ........ 184
Over Things That Bum ........... 64
Uphill ........................ 172
Your Vehicle ................... 63
Parking and Turn Signal Light
Bulb Replacement. Front
........ 249
Parts, Replacement ............... 277
Passenger
Assist Grips
.................... 76
Positions (Safety Belt) ............ 28
Rear Seat (Safety Belt) ........... 28
Right Front Position (Safety Belt) . . 28
Passing ........................ 136
Passing (With a Trailer) ........... 183
Passing Signal .................... 70
Pavement Markings .............. 12 1
Pedal Travel. Brake .............. 13 1
Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 303
Pockets. Front Seat Side ............ 75
Power Steering .................. 132
Power Steering Fluid ............. 243
Pregnancy. Safety Belt Use during ... 27
Pressure. Tire ................... 254
Problems on the Road ............. 189
Product Service Publications
(PSP’s)
....................... 32 1
Publications. Service ............. 320
Radiator Pressure Cap ........... 243
Radiator. How to Add Coolant ...... 206
Radio Reception. Understanding .... 115
Radio. To Play the
AM/FM Stereo
................ 108
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 1 10
Rain. Driving in the .............. 160
Rainy Weather Tips. Some Other ... 161
RearAxle ...................... 238
Rear Drum Brakes ............... 13 1
Rear Vent Windows ............... 66
Rear Window
Defogger
..................... 105
Opening and Closing Your ........ 90
Removing and Installing Your ..... 91
Wiper/Washer .................. 73
Rearview Mirror. Inside ............ 74
Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/Night . . 74
Reception. Understanding Radio .... 1 15
Reclining Front Seatback ........... 13
Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
................ 27 1. 305
Recovery Hooks. Using the ........ 218
Recovery. Off-Road .............. 135
Recreational Towing ............. 186
Towing Your Geo from the Front . . 187
Towing Your Geo from the Rear . . 186
Release. Hood ................... 227
Remote Areas. Traveling to ........ 142
Replacement Bulbs ............... 276
Replacement Parts ............... 277
Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash . . 39
Reporting Safety Defects
To General Motors
............. 318
To the Canadian Government ..... 318
To the United States Government . . 3 17
Restraint Systems. Checking Your ... 39
Restraint. Where to Put the Child .... 32
Restraints. Child .................. 34
Restraints. Head .................. 14
Road Signs ..................... 118
Color of ...................... 118
Shapeof ...................... 119
Symbols on ................... 120
Road. On the .................... 168
Road. Problems On the ............ 189
Roads. Hill and Mountain ......... 169
Roadside Assistance Program.
Chevrolet/Geo
............. - - .. 319
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Index
Stains .......................... 264
Stalling on an Incline ............. 154
Starting Your Engine .............. 49
Starting. Jump ................... 191
Steam (Engine Overheating) ...... -200
Steering ........................ 132
Fluid, Power .................. 243
In Emergencies ................ 134
Power ....................... 132
Storage and Compartments ......... 75
Storage. Vehicle ................. 247
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or
Snow, If You’re
............... 2 17
Sun Visors ....................... 76
Sunroof. Opening and
Closing Your
................... 89
Switch, Ignition .................. 48
Symbols. Safety Warnings and ....... 6
Symbols. Vehicle ................. 18
Tachometer ..................... 82
Tailgate (Door Locks) ............. 46
Tank, Filling Your (Fuel) .......... 223
Temperature Gage, Engine
Coolant
....................... 85
Terrain. Scanning the ............. 144
Theft ........................... 47
Tips ......................... 132
Stuck in Deep Snow, If You’re ..... 177
Symbols on Road Signs ........... 120
Theft Deterrent Feature
(AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player)
................ 1 13
Thermostat ..................... 243
Tilt Wheel ...................... -67
Tires .......................... 253
Balance ...................... 259
Chains ....................... 26 1
Changing a Flat
................ 208
Cleaning White Sidewall ........ 269
Inflation Pressure .............. 254
Inspection .................... 255
Loading Information Label ....... 252
New ......................... 256
Rotation ...................... 255
Temperature Grades ............ 258
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s. .. 180
Traction Grades ................ 258
Treadwear .................... 258
Uniform Quality Grading ........ 257
AM/FM Stereo ................ 109
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 1 1 1
Tone, Setting the
Top Strap (Child Restraint)
......... 33
Top, Convertible ................. 87
Storage ........................ 96
Top, Preparing Your Canvas for
Top, Removing and Installing
Your Canvas
................... 91
Torque Lock .................... 173
Towing a Trailer ................. 177
Towing Hook.Ups. Front ......... -198
Towing Hook.Ups. Rear .......... 199
Towing Your Vehicle ............. 196
Towing. Recreational ............. 186
From the Front ................ 187
From the Rear ................. 186
Traffic Lights ................... 120
Traffic Officer .................. 122
Trailer
Backing Up with a
.............. 183
Brakes
....................... 181
Driving on Grades .............. 184
Driving with a ................. 182
Following Distance with a ....... 183
Hitches ....................... 180
If You Do Decide to Pull a ....... 178
Making Turns with a ............ 183
Parking on Hills with a .......... 184
Passing with a ................. 183
Safety Chains ................. 181
Tongue, Weight of the .......... 180
Towing a ..................... 177
Towing. Maintenance When ..... 185
Turn Signals When Towing a ..... 183
Weight of the .................. 179
When You Are Ready to Leave
after Parking on a Hill
......... 185
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