light CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owner's Guide

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Indicator Light
Here are four concerns some owners have had about the
fuel gage. All these situations
are normal and do not
indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.
This light goes
on whenever
the daytime running lamps
are on. 0
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Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage shows about
how much fuel is in your
tank. When the gage first
indicates
E (EMPTY), you
still have about one or two
gallons
(4 to 8 L) of fuel left
in your tank, but you need
to get more right away.
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0
At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before
the gage reads
F (FULL).
It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage
reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it
took more (or less) than half of the tank’s capacity to
fill it.
The gage moves
a little when you turn, stop or
speed up.
When you turn the engine off, the gage doesn’t go
back to
E (EMPTY).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Air Conditioner Controls (Option)
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The air conditioning system
uses the same controls
as
described previously. The
function
of each lever is
explained under “Climate
Control System” in this
part. The incoming air is
cooled and dehumidified
instead of being heated.
Push the
A/C button to change your comfort control
system from heating to air conditioning. A light will
come on when the air conditioning is on. The
A/C
button can also control the humidity in your vehicle.
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just long enough for the hot air to escape. For normal cooling, push the
A/C button and move the air
intake lever to CIRCULATE. For faster cooling, move the
lever to
RECIRCULAR. Then move the airflow lever to
VENT, the temperature control lever toward the left and
the fan control lever toward the fan symbol.
On days when it is raining or the humidity is high,
follow these dehumidifying steps to help clean windows
that are cloudy with moisture. Push the
A/C button.
Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE. Move the
airflow lever to DEFROST and the fan control lever
toward the fan symbol. Adjust the temperature control
lever to a comfortable setting.
Heating
For the quickest results, move the air intake lever to
RECIRCULATE. Move the airflow lever to FLOOR, the
temperature control lever toward the right for warmer
air and the fan control lever toward the fan symbol. You
should switch to CIRCULATE once in a while to avoid
stale air and cloudy windows.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Ventilation Tips Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any
other obstruction (such
as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside
of your windows.
When
you enter a vehicle in cold weather, move the fan
control lever toward the fan symbol for a few moments
before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts of
snow and moisture, and reduces the chance
of fogging
the inside
of your windows. The
rear window defogger
uses
a warming grid to
remove fog from the
rear window.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.
Defogging and Defrosting
Slide the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and the
airflow lever to DEFROST to direct air to the
windshield vents. Then slide the temperature control
lever toward
the right and the fan lever toward the fan
symbol. When the windshield is clear, turn down the
fan speed. Press the switch to turn on the defogger. An indicator
light will come on below the switch to remind you that
the defogger is on. Press the switch again to turn the
defogger
off. The rear window defogger will also turn
off if you turn the ignition switch to ACC or LOCK, but
will turn back on when the ignition is turned back on.
Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Finding a Station Setting the
Tone
AM.FM:
Press this button to switch between AM and
FM. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press the right or left arrows to go to a higher or
lower station. Press and hold to continue tuning and
release when you find your station. The display will
show the frequency of each station tuned.
SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons let
you return to your previously played stations. You can
set
up to 12 stations (six AM and six FM). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press
AM.FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons for at least
two seconds. The sound will mute and then return
when the station
is stored. Whenever you press that
numbered button, the station you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to
decrease bass.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase treble and to the left to
decrease treble.
If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
hsh these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the
knob
all the way out. Turn the knob to the right for the
right speakers and to the left for the left speakers. The
middle position balances the sound between the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to the right to
adjust the sound to the rear speakers and to the left
for
the fi-ont speakers. The middle position balances the
sound between the speakers.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Setting the Tone
BASS:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn me
knob to the right to increase bass and to the left to
decrease bass.
Adjusting the Speakers
BAL:
Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the
knob
all the way out. Turn the knob to the right for the
right speakers and
to the left for the left speakers. The
middle position balances
the sound between the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to the right to
adjust the sound to the rear speakers and to the left for
the front speakers. The middle position balances the
sound between the speakers.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase treble and to the left to
decrease treble. If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them.
TONE: Press this button to choose preset bass and
treble equalization settings designed for ROCK,
NEWS,
POP, JAZZ and CLASSIC. ROCK will appear when
you first press TONE. Each time you press it, another
setting will appear on the display. If you press it one
more time, after CLASSIC appears
on the display, tone
control will be back to the
BASS and TREB knobs.

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AM-FM: Press this button to switch between AM, FM1
and FM2. The display shows your selection.
TUNE: Press the right or left arrows to go to a higher or
lower station. Press and hold to continue tuning and
release when you find your station. The display will
show the frequency of each station tuned.
SEEK: Press the right or left arrow to go to the next
higher or lower station and stay there.
Setting the Tone
BASS: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase
bass and to the left to
decrease bass.
PUSHBUTTONS: The six numbered pushbuttons
let you return to your previously played stations.
You
can set up to 18 stations (six AM, six FM1 and six
FM2). Just:
1. Turn the radio on.
2. Press AM.FM to select the band.
3. Tune in the desired station.
4. Press and hold one of the six pushbuttons for at least
two seconds. The sound will mute and then return
when the station is stored. Whenever you press that
numbered button, the station you set will return.
5. Repeat the steps for each pushbutton.
TREB: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Turn the
knob to the right to increase treble and to the left to
decrease treble.
If a station is weak or noisy, you may
want to decrease the treble.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when
you’re not using them.
TONE: Press this button to choose preset bass and
treble equalization settings designed for ROCK,
NEWS,
POP, JAZZ and CLASSIC. ROCK will appear when
you first press TONE. Each time you press it, another
setting will appear on the display.
If you press it one
more time, after CLASSIC appears
on the display, tone
control will be back to the
BASS and TREB knobs.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Adjusting the Speakers
BAL: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull the
knob all the way out. Turn the
knob to the right for the
right speakers and to the left for the
left speakers. The
middle position balances
the sound between the speakers.
FADE: Press this knob lightly so it extends. Then pull
the knob all the way out. Turn the knob to the right to
adjust the sound to the rear speakers and to the left for
the front speakers. The middle position balances the
sound between the speakers.
Push these knobs back into their stored positions when you’re not using them.
Playing a Compact Disc
With the radio on, insert a disc into the CD slot, label
side up. The player will pull it in. The disc should begin
playing. A CD symbol
is shown in the center of the
graphic display whenever a disc is inserted.
Don’t use the smaller discs (three-inch singles). They
won’t eject. Use full-size compact discs. If
you’re driving on a very rough road
or if it’s very hot,
the disc may not play and
Err (error) may appear on the
display. Press
RECALL to take Err off the display.
When things get back to normal, the disc should play. If
the disc comes out, it could be that:
The disc is upside down. The player will not pull the
disc in.
0 It is dirty, scratched or wet.
0 It is very humid. (If so, wait about an hour and
While the
CD is playing, use the VOLUME, FADE,
BAL, TREB, BASS and TONE controls just as you do
for the radio. The
CD player automatically begins
playing again when it reaches the end
of the disc.
try again
.)
A disc that has been ejected but is still sitting in the
CD player will be pulled back into the player after approximately
30 seconds. This protects the disc and
player from damage. The disc will not
start playing. To
remove the disc, press the EJECT button and remove the
disc
from the player.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause
reduced sound quality, ruined cassettes or a damaged
mechanism. Cassette tapes should be stored in their
cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate
properly or may cause failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should be cleaned regularly after every
50 hours of use. Your radio may display CLEAN to
indicate that you have used your tape player for
50 hours without resetting the tape clean timer. If this
message appears on the display, your cassette tape
player needs to be cleaned. It will still play tapes, but
you should clean it as soon as possible to prevent
damage to your tapes and player. If you notice a
reduction in sound quality, try a known good cassette to
see if it is the tape or the tape player at fault.
If this other
cassette has no improvement in sound quality, clean the
tape player.
The recommended cleaning method for your cassette
tape player is the use
of a scrubbing action,
non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub
the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn.
The recommended cleaning cassette is available through
your dealership
(GM Part No. 12344789). When
using a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette, it is normal
for the cassette to eject because
your unit is equipped with a cut tape detection feature and a cleaning cassette may appear as a broken tape.
To
prevent the cleaning cassette from being ejected, use the
following’steps.
1. Turn the ignition to ON or ACC.
2. Turn the radio off.
3. Press and hold the
TAPE button for five seconds. The
tape symbol on the display will flash for two seconds.
4. Insert the scrubbing action cleaning cassette.
5. Eject the cleaning cassette after the manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning time.
When the cleaning cassette has been ejected, the cut tape
detection feature is active again.
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 on its own.
A non-scrubbing action cleaner may
not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type cleaner.
The use of a non-scrubbing action, dry-type cleaning
cassette is not recommended.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine After you clean the player, press and hold EJECT for
five seconds to reset the CLEAN indicator. The radio
will display
--- to show the indicator was reset.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the sound quality
may degrade over time. Always make sure 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.
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with
lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in
spurts
-- heavy acceleration followed by heavy
braking
-- rather than keeping pace with traffic. This is a
mistake. Your brakes may not have time to cool between
hard stops.
Your brakes will wear out much faster if you
do a lot of heavy braking.
If you keep pace with the
traffic and allow realistic following distances, you will
eliminate a lot of unnecessary braking. That means
better braking and longer brake life.
If your engine ever stops while you’re driving, brake
normally but don’t pump your brakes. If you do, the
pedal may get harder to push down. If your engine
stops, you will still have some power brake assist. But
you will
use it when you brake. Once the power assist is
used up, it may take longer to stop and the brake pedal
will be harder to push.
Anti-Lock Brakes (Option)
Your vehicle may have anti-lock brakes (ABS). ABS is
an advanced electronic braking system that will help
prevent a braking skid.
ABS
If your vehicle has anti-lock
brakes, this warning light on
the instrument panel will
come on briefly when you
start your vehicle.
When you start your engine, or when you begin to drive away, your anti-lock brake system will check
itself. You
may hear a momentary motor or clicking noise while
this test is going on, and you may even notice that your
brake pedal moves or pulses a little. This is normal.
If there’s
a problem with the anti-lock brake system, the
anti-lock brake system warning light will stay on or
flash. See “Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light” in
the Index.
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