tow CHEVROLET TRACKER 1996 Owners Manual

4. Unlock the bottom part of the seat:
0 On the one-piece rear seat, pull out the
0 On the split rear seat, lift the release lever on
release
ring.
either seat.
5. Lift the bottom
of the seat up and push it toward the
front of the vehicle.
6. Find the support bar on the bottom of the seat. This
bar keeps the rear seat from unfolding.
7. Pull the inner end of the support off of the seat
bracket and swing it down.
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8. Attach support bar to the floor bracket.
To unfold the seat:
Keep your hands, safety belts
and other objects away
from where
the seat will rest.
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2.
3.
4.
Pull the support bar out of the floor bracket and
swing
it up and toward the bottom of the seat.
Push and secure the support bar into the bracket
on
the bottom of the seat.
Slowly pull the seat down to the
floor. The seat
should latch into place. Pull up
on the bottom of the
seat to be sure
it is locked in position.
Pull
the seatback up and push it back to lock it into
place. Push and pull the top of the seatback
to be
sure the seatback is locked in position.
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5. Pull the release ring out to unlock the bottom of
the seat.
6. Lift the bottom of the seat up and push it toward the
front of the vehicle.
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How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. The air bag supplements the
protection provided by safety belts.
Air bags distribute
the force
of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s
upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But
air bags would not help you in many types of collisions,
including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts,
primarily because
an occupant’s motion is not toward the
air bag.
Air bags should never be regarded as anything
more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in
moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal colli.sions.
What will you see after an air bag inflates?
After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs
so quickly that some people may not even realize the air
bag inflated. Some components
of the air bag module in
the steering wheel hub for the driver’s air bag,
or the
instrument panel for
the right front passenger’s bag, will
be hot for a short time. The part of the bag that comes
into contact with you may be warm, but it will never be
too hot
to touch. There will be some smoke and dust
coming
from vents in the deflated air bags. Air bag
inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from
being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people
from leaving the vehicle.
When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing-problems for
people with a history
of asthma or other
breathing trouble.
To avoid this, everyone in the
vehicle should get
out as soon as it is safe to do so.
If you have breathing problems but can’t get out
of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get
fresh air by opening a window or door.
In many crashes severe enough to inflate ;in air bag,
windshields
are broken by vehicle deformation.
Additional windshield breakage
may also occur from the
right front passenger air
bag.
The air bags are designed to inflate only once. After
they inflate, you’ll need some new parts for your air
bag system.
If you don’t get them, the air bag system
won’t be there to help protect you
in ‘another crash.
A new system will include air bag modules and
possibly other
parts. The service manual for your
vehicle covers the need to replace other
parts.
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Never do this.
Here two children are wearing the same belt. The
belt
can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a
crash, the two children can be crushed together
and seriously injured.
A belt must be used by
only one person at a time.
Q:
A:
What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,
but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is
very close to the child’s face or neck?
Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but
be
sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s
shoulder,
so that in a crash the child’s upper body
would have the restraint that belts provide.
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Door Locks
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and
fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handie won't open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may
not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be
far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key.
To lock the door, turn
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
To unlock the
door, turn the key toward the rear.
To lock the door from
the inside, push down
the button
on the door.
I To unlock it, pull up on
the button.
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Power Door Locks (Option)
Push the front of the power
door lock switch to lock all
the doors and the tailgate.
To unlock the doors and
tailgate, push the rear
of the
power
door lock switch.
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Key in the Ignition
If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an
easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so
don’t do it.
When you park your Geo and open the driver’s door,
you’ll hear a chime reminding you
to remove your key
from the ignition and take it with
you. Always do this.
Your steering wheel will
be locked, and so will your
ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking
your key out also locks your transmission. And
remember
to lock the doors.
Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spat, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
New Vehicle 46Break-InS’
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NOTICE:
Your modern Geo doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (804 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts,
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t
yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings
can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time
you get new brake linings.
See “Towing
a Trailer” in the Index for
more information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first
Don’t tow a trailer during break-in.
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Ignition Positions
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With the key in the ignition
switch, you can
turn the
switch to four positions.,
LOCK (A): The only position in which you can remove
the key. This locks your steering wheel, ignition and
automatic transmission.
If you have an automatic transmission, the ignition
switch can’t be turned to LOCK unless the shift lever is
in the
PARK (P) position.
ACC (B): The position that you can operate your
electrical power accessories. It unlocks the steering
wheel and ignition. Use this position if your vehicle
must be pushed or towed.
ON (C): The position in which the switch returns to
after you start your engine and release the switch. The
switch stays in the
ON position when the engine is
running. But even when the engine is not running, you
can use ON to operate your electrical power accessories
and to display some instrument panel warning and
indicator lights.
START (D): The position in which the engine starts.
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch
will return to ON for normal driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and
ON allow you
to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio
and ventilation fan.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK and the key
is in the ignition.
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Starting Your 1.6 Liter Engine
1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal, turn your
ignition key to START. When the engine starts, let
go of the key.
NOTICE:
Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
If your engine still won’t start, call your dealer for help.
NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
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Automatic Transmission Operation
There are several different positions for your shift lever.
PARK (P): This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best
position
to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t
move easily.
A CAUTION:
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It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the
shift lever
is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is
running unless
you have to. If you have left the
engine running, the vehicle can move suddenly.
You or others could be injured. To be sure your
vehicle
won’t move, even when you’re on fairly
level ground, always set your parking brake and
move the shift lever to
PARK (P).
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle
will be free to roll
-- even if your shift lever
is in
PARK (P) -- if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N). So, be sure the transfer case is in
a drive gear, two-wheel high (2H), four-wheel
high
(4H) or four-wheel low (4L) e- not in
NEUTRAL (N). See ‘(Shifting Into PARK (P)” in
the Index. If you’re pulling
a trailer, see “Towing
a ”railer” in the Index.
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