service schedule CHEVROLET TRACKER 1994 Owner's Manual

Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At Least Once a Year
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Key Lock Cylinders
Body Lubrication
Starter Switch
1
WHAT TO DO
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D.
Lubricate all body door hinges. 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.
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
starts.
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 “N” (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.
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Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission “P” (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in “N” (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 the transfer case is not in “N” (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 and fall).
You should let your GM dealer’s service dep,artment or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary
repairs are completed at once.
‘7mi-
OR SERVICE
Restraint Systems
Steering, Suspension
and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
I
Throttle Linkage
InsDection
I
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE I
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and
reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If
you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Inspect the froht and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts,
signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper
hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and
then inspect the 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.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (cont.)
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Rear Axle (All) and
Front Axle (Four-
Wheel Drive) Service
Brake System
Inspection
Clutch System Service
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
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.
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 brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serv-
iced. Also,
if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with either the regular or rear wheel anti-lock brake system, or both systems. See “Brake System
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 & 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
Manual Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” or “SG”
designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as
“SH/CD,” or “SH, SG,
CD,” “SGKD,” etc. To determine the preferred 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 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
Delco-Supreme 11’” Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
DEXR0N’-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
SAE
75W-90 GL-4 (GM Part No. 12346074 Castrol‘ Syntorq GL-4 or equivalent) or SAE
75W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON3-III
or DEXRON”-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section E: Maintenance Record
After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the columns
indicated. When completing the Maintenance Performed column, inse\
rt the numbers
from the Schedule I or Schedule I1
maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your
owner information portfolio is a convenient place
to store them.
DATE READING
ODOMETER
SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.)
DATE READING
ODOMETER
SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Section E: Maintenance Record (cont.)
DATE
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ODOMETER READING I SERVICED BY 1 MAINTENANCE PERFORMED
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Customer Assistance Information
1994 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing \
of pur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order hrm
in this book and mailing it with pur check, money
order or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address liste\
d below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 GEO TRACKER
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters \
and articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publ\
ica-
tions listed previously in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published
by Chevrolet in the model year.
PSP Index
Year Form Number Price
1993 PSPI-93. .............................. Free
1990-92 PSPI-90-92
............................ Free
1994
PSPI-94.
..................... . . , . Free
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description
Form Number Price
1991 All PSP’S .................... PSP-91-4 40.00
1990
All PSP’S .................... PSP-904 40.00
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated. SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul informat\
ion
on
engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer\
-
ing, body, etc.
Model Form Number Price 1994 Geo Tracker
.................. ST-377-94 $60.00
NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on order form.
Write information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended \
to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’\
s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
1994 Geo Tracker Owner’s Manual
In Portfolio:
lncludes RMfo/io, Owner‘s Manualand Warranty Booklet.
1994 Geo Tracker In-Portfolio .......... .lo260660 $15.00
Without Portfolio: Includes Owner‘s Manual.
1994 Geo Tracker Without Portfolio ..... .lo260663 $10.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
Service Publications are available for current and past model RO. Box 07130
Chevrolet/Geo vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year Detroit,
MI 48207
and model name of vehicle.
For information and inquiries call: 1-800-?82-4356
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1 Keys ....................... 36
Label. Certification/Tire
........ 18 1
Label. Service Parts Identification . . 196
Lamp. Malfunction Indicator
...... 7 1
Lane Change Indicator.
Turn Signal and
.............. 54
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belts)
... 20
Larger Children (Safety Belts)
..... 32
Leaving Your Vehicle
............ 37
Leaving Your Vehicle with the
Engine Running
.............. 49
Lighter. Ashtrays and
............ 62
Lights Brake System Warning
......... 69
Bulb Replacement
............ 177
Charging System
............. 70
Check Engine
................ 71
Daytime Running ............. 56
Daytime Running Lights
Indicator
.................. 72
Dome
...................... 57
Engine Oil Pressure
........... 71
Gages and Indicators. Warning
. . 68
Interior ..................... 57
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
.... 71
Operation
of ................. 55
Safety Belt Reminder .......... 19
Lights On Reminder
............. 55
Loading Your Vehicle .... . 181 Locks.
Door ................... 37
Loss of Control
................ 107
Lubricant Front Axle
.................. 170
Rear Axle
................... 169
Recommended
............... 225
Transfer Case
................ 170
Main Fuse Block
............. 198
Maintenance Inspections. Periodic
.......... 223
Record
..................... 228
Schedule
.................... 203
Services. Scheduled
........... 206
Underbody
.................. 194
When Trailer Towing
.......... 129
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
...... 71
Manual
Adjust Mirrors. Outside
........ 60
Freewheeling Hubs ........... 46
Transmission Fluid
............ 168
Windows
................... 52
Master Cylinder. Brake
.......... 174
Mirrors Convex Outside
.............. 59
Inside Daymight Rearview
..... 59
Inside Rearview
.............. 59
Outside Manual Adjust
........ 60
Mountain Roads. Hill and ........ 121
Transmission. Five-Speed
...... 44 New
Vehicle “Break-In”
....... 39
Night Driving
.................. 116
Night Vision
................... 117
Nuts. Wheel
................... 202
Odometer. Speedometer and
..... 66
Odometer. Trip
................. 67
Off-Road Driving After
....................... 116
Before You Go
............... 108
Getting Familiar With
......... 109
Loading Your Vehicle for
....... 108
On Hills
.................... 110
With Your Geo Four-Wheel-Drive
Vehicle
................... 108
Off-Road Recovery
............. 105
Oil. Engine .................... 162
Opening and Closing Your Rear
Window
.................... 75
Opening and Closing Your
sunroof ..................... 74
Operation
of Lights ............. 55
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors .... 60
Overheating. Engine
............ 140
Owner Checks and Services
....... 218
P (Park) Shifting into ...
P (Park). Shifting out of ...
.... 48
.... 49
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