roof CHEVROLET TRACKER 1996 Owners Manual

Pull the door to open the ashtray. To remove it, press
down
on the silver tab and pull the ashtray out.
The rear ashtray is on the back
of the center console.
Pull
on the top of the door to open it. To remove the
ashtray, press down
on the tab and pull it out.
Sun Visors
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn into
your ashtray.
If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also
swing them to the side. If the visors swing
too easily, tighten the screw on the roof rail.
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Convertible Top (Option)
Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable
rear
window, removable side windows and a removable
canvas top.
NOTICE:
Never raise or lower the top while the vehicle
is moving, or drive with any part of the top
unfastened or partially removed. The wind
could get under it and cause damage.
Do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash.
It could damage your
convertible top.
* Don’t try to lower or raise the convertible
top
or tap or beat on the plastic windows if
your vehicle is out in cold weather,
41 * F
(5T) or below. The cold can cause cracks
and other damage to the windows and to
the top as it is being lowered or raised.
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NOTICE: (Continued)
Don’t lower the top if it is damp or wet.
After the top
is down, the trapped water
can cause stains, mildew and damage to the
inside
of your car. Be sure to dry off the ton
before
you lower it.
Don’t lower the convertible,top if the rear
flap or side windows are dirty. Dirt could
scratch the side windows.
The convertible top isn’t designed to carry
weight. Never let anyone sit on the top, and
don’t put anything on top of it when it is
up, or it could be damaged.
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Opening and Closing Your Sunroof
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1. Lower your antenna and swing yow sun visors down.
2. Squeeze the front top bow latch buttons and pull the
latch back.
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3. Unhook the latch from the front top bow.
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4. Swing the front top bow up and back while folding
the canvas top out from between the top bow and
the roof support. Be sure that you don’t pinch the
canvas top between the front top bow arms and the
roof rails.
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5. Unfasten the holding strap near the dome lamp and
pull it through the slot
in the front top bow.
6. Fasten the holding strap to itself.
7. Push the front top bow latches down until
8. Swing your sun visors up and raise your antenna.
Reverse the steps to close your sunroof. Be sure your
front top
bow is latched securely.
they
“click.”
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Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
1. Remove the side windows of the canvas top as
shown previously.
2. Open the rear window and hang it down inside the
luggage compartment.
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4. Unfasten the snaps that secure the canvas top to the
roof piece. The snaps are located
on either side of the
dome lamp.
3. Unfasten the snaps on the driver’s and passenger’s
sides
of the roof side tension belts, located above the
doors on the outside
of the vehicle, underneath the
canvas
top.
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13. Lower the folded canvas behind the rear
seatback(s). Make sure that the rear seat belts
around the shoulder anchor are clear from the
folded top.
14. Fasten the upper top
bow with the belt
on the driver’s
side
seat belt shoulder
anchor bracket.
Reverse the steps
to raise your canvas top.
After raising the canvas top,
make sure that the canvas
extension is located outside the roof rail.
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Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as the hubs
of the cleaner cassette turn. It
is normal for the cassette to eject while cleaning. Insert
the cassette at least three times to ensure thorough
cleaning.
A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available through your Geo dealer.
You may also choose a non-scrubbing action, wet-type
cleaner which uses a cassette with a fabric belt to clean
the tape head. This type
of cleaning cassette will not
eject. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing
type cleaner.
Cassettes are subject to'wear and the sound quality may
degrade over time. Always make sure that the cassette
tape is in good condition before you have your tape
player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust.
If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution
and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch
the signal surface when handling
discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges or the
edge of the
hole and the outer edge.
Antenna
Use the knob on the end of the antenna to raise the
antenna.
To lower it, hold the antenna mast near the roof
and feed it into the holder. Do not try to lower the
antenna using the knob. Keep the antenna mast clean for
good performance.
Always lower the antenna before entering
a car wash.
If you have the convertible top, also lower the antenna
before removing or installing the
top.
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Before You Go Off-Roading
There are some things to do before you go out. For
example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance
and service work done. Check to make sure all
umaderbody shields (if so equipped) are properly
attached. Be sure you read
all the information about
your four-wheel-drive vehicle
in this manual. Is there
enough fuel?
Is the spare tire fully inflated? Are the
fluid levels up where they should be? What are the local
laws that apply to off-roading where you’ll be driving?
enforcement people in the area. Will you be on
someone’s private land?
If so, be sure to get the
necessary permission.
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
There are some important things to remember about
how to load your vehicle.
The heaviest things should be on the load floor and
1 If you don’t know, you should check with law
forward
of your rear axle. Put heavier items as far
forward as you can.
0 Be sure the load is secured properly, so driving on
the off-road terrain doesn’t toss things around.
A CAUTION:
Cargo on the load floor piled higher than
the seatbacks can be thrown forward
during
a sudden stop. You or your
passengers could be injured. Keep cargo
below the top of the seatbacks.
Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough
terrain.
You or your passengers can be
struck
by flying objects. Secure the cargo
properly.
Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle’s
center of gravity, making it more likely to
roll over.
You can be seriously or fatally
injured
if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy
loads inside the cargo
area, not on the roof.
Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward
and
low as possible.
You’ll find other important information in this manual.
See “Vehicle Loading,” “Luggage Carrier” and “Tires”
in the Index.
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Specifications. Engine ................ ....... 6-62
Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance
............... 8-3
Speedometer ................................... 2- 59
Stains, Cleaning
................................ 6-50
Starter Switch Check
............................ 7-49
Steam
...................................... 5-12
Steering
......................... . . 4-9
Column Lock Check
............. ....... 7-50
Power
.................................. . . 4-9
Storage Areas
... ... .............. 2-39
Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
.................. 5-33
Sun Visors .................................... 2-41
Sunroof
....................................... 2-43
Symbols, Vehicle
............. ............. vi
In Emergencies ............................. 4- 10
Tips
........................... ... I .*. 4-9
Storage, Vehicle
.............................. 6-33
Tachometer
................................ 2-59
Tailgate
........................................ 2-5
Tailgate Lock Release ............................ 2-5
Tape Player Care
............................... 3- 18
Theft-Deterrent Feature,
CD Player ................ 3-15
Thermostat
.................................... 6-26
Third Gear, Manual Transmission
.................. 2-14
Theft
.......................................... 2-5
Tire Chains ........................... . . 6-47
Tire Loading
................................. 4-46
Tire-Loading Information Label
................... 4-46
Tires
....................................... 6.40
Alignment and Balance
................. . . 6-46
Buying New
..................... .... 6-44
Chains ............................ . . 6-47
Changing
a Flat ....................... . . 5-22
Inflation
.................................... 6-41
Inflation Check
............................... 7-47
Cleaning
.................................. 6-54
Inspection and Rotation
........................ 6-42
Loading
.................................. 4-46
Temperature
............................... 6-45
Uniform Quality Grading
....................... 6-44
Wear Indicators
.............................. 6-43
Wheel Replacement
........................... 6-46
When It’s Time for New
....................... 6-43
Pressure
. . ... ................... 6-41
Traction
...................... .......... 6-45
Treadwear
................ ............ 6-45
TopStrap
..................................... 1-38
TorqueLock ................................... 2-23
Torque, Wheel Nut
......................... 5-31, 6-63
Towing a Trailer
................................ 4-48
Towing, Recreational Vehicle
..................... 4-43
Towing Your Vehicle
............................. 5-7
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