engine CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owners Manual

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See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to check the size
and type of bulb
you need to use.
Halogen Bulbs
Headlamps
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Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured.
Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
To replace the headlamp bulb:
1. Open the hood.
2. Push in on both sides of the electrical connector. Pull
up
and rearward, to disconnect it from the bulb. The
plastic clip on the electrical connector may need to
be lifted gently with a screwdriver.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Turn the lock ring to the left t elease the bulb. 4. Pull the lock ring and the headlamp bulb straight out.
Save the lock ring, and use
it with the new bulb.
5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.

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To replace the parking and turn signal bulb: 3.
Push the bulb in, turn it to the left and pull it out. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
1. Open the hood.
2. Turn the bulb socket to the left and pull it out of the
lamp housing.

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To replace the sidemarker bulb:

1. Push the sidemarker housing toward the back of the
vehicle to release the clip and pull out the front edge.
The housing should pull away from the vehicle.
2. Turn the socket to the left and pull it out of
3. Pull the bulb out
of the socket.
the
housing.
4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.

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To replace the rear sidemarker bulb:
1. Push the sidemarker housing toward the front of the
vehicle to release the clip
and pull out the rear edge.
The housing should pull away from the vehicle.
2. Turn the socket to the left and pull it out of
the housing.
3. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb.
’ - - -- .~ Combination. Lamps
To remove the rear combination bulbs:
1. Remove the two screws from the combination lamps.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 2. Gently pull the housing away from the vehicle. 3. Disconnect the bulb from its socket by twisting and
then pulling
the bulb out.
4. Reverse the previous step with a new bulb.
5. Replace the housing and the screws.
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0 Gently squeeze the dome lamp lens and remove it
0 Remove the bulb by gently opening the retaining
0 Insert a new bulb. Make sure that it is seated
from the lamp assembly.
clip and sliding the bulb out.
properly. lamp assembly.
0 Snap the dome lamp lens back into the dome
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading
tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see
your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained
and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating
as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured or broken by a sudden impact
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such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires
at the recommended pressure.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
driver’s door lock pillar, shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than
1 mile ( 1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
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If your tires have too much air
(overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0 Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check Check your tires once
a month or more. Also, check
the tire pressure
of the spare tire.
How to Check
Use
a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.

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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Whe\
el
Replacement” later in this section for more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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Kust or dirt on a wheel,
or on the parts to which
it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose
after a time. The wheel could come off and cause
an accident. When you change a wheel, remove
any rust
or dirt from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an emergency, you can
use a cloth or a paper towel to do this; but be
sure to use a scraper or wire brush later, if you
need to, to get
all the rust or dirt off. (See
“Changing a Flat Tire” in the Index.)
One way to tell when it’s
time for new tires is to
check the treadwear
indicators, which will appear when your tires have
only
1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if any of the following statements
are true:
0 You can see the indicators at three or more places
around the tire.
You can see cord or fabric showing through the
tire’s rubber.
0 The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut or snagged
The tire has a bump, bulge or split.
0 The tire has a puncture, cut or other damage that
deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
can’t be repaired well because
of the size or location
of the damage.