lock CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Unlocking the Hubs
1. Stop your vehicle.
2. Drive 7 feet (2 m) in the direction opposite to the
direction
you were driving before you stopped.
3. Then, press
the clutch if you have a manual
transmission, and shift the transfer case to
TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H). The hubs will unlock.
Transfer Case
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The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right
of the driver.
Use this lever to shift into and out of
four-wheel drive.
An indicator light comes on when
the transfer case is in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or
FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L).
TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H): This setting is for driving
in
most street and highway situations. Your front axle is
not engaged in two-wheel drive.
FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H): This setting engages
your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use
FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) when you need extra
traction, such as on wet or icy roads,
or in most off-road
situations.
NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when your
vehicle needs to be towed.
FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L): This setting also engages
your front axle to give you extra traction and can be
used for driving downhill, uphill or on rocky terrain
when you’re driving slower than 35 mph (55
km/h).
Remember that driving in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H)
or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) may reduce fuel
economy. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on
dry
pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make
your transfer case harder to shift.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine You can shift from TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) to
FOUR-WHEEL HIGH
(4H) or from FOUR-WHEEL
HIGH
(4H) to TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) at any speed
if your hubs are locked and your wheels are straight
ahead. Your front axle will engage faster if
you take
your foot off the accelerator pedal for a few seconds
as you shift.
Shifting Into or Out of FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L)
1. Stop your vehicle and shift your transmission to
2. Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion.
NEUTRAL (N).
Parking Brake
Don’t pause in NEUTRAL (N) as you shift into
FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H), or your gears could clash.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and
pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on,
the brake system warning light will come on.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Translnission Only)
It can be dz Jerous to get out of you] ehicle if
the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the
parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll.
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, use the steps
that follow.
If you have four-wheel drive and
your transfer case
is in NEUTRAL (N), your
vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift
lever
is in PARK (P). So, be sure the transfer
case
is in a drive gear -0 not in NEUTRAL (N).
If you’re pulling a trailer, see &‘Towing a Trailer”
in the Index.
1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and
set the parking
brake.
2. Move the shift lever into PARK (P) by holding in the
button
on the lever and pushing the lever all the way
toward the front
of your vehicle.
3. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear
-- not in NEUTRAL (N).
4. Move the key to LOCK.
5. Remove the key and take it with you. If you can
leave your vehicle with the key in your hand, your
vehicle is in
PARK (P).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running (Automatic Transmission Only)
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It can be dangerous to leave yuur vehicle with
the engine running.
Your vehicle could move
suddenly
if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P)
with the parking brake firmly set. If you have
four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL (N), your vehicle will be free to roll,
even
if your shift lever is in PARK (P). So be sure
the transfer case is in
a drive gear -- not in
NEUTRAL (N). And, if you leave the vehicle with
the engine running,
it could overheat and even
catch fire.
You or others could be injured. Don’t
leave your vehicle with the engine running unless
you have to.
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your
transmission into PARK (P) properly, the weight of the
vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl
in
the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the
shift lever out of PARK (P). This is called “torque lock.”
To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then
shift into PARK (P) properly before you leave the
driver’s seat.
To find out how, see “Shifting Into
PARK (P)” in the Index.
When you are ready to
drive, move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) before you release the parking brake.
If torque lock does occur, you may need to have another
vehicle push yours a little uphill
to take some of the
pressure from the parking pawl in the transmission,
so
you can pull the shift lever out of PARK (P).
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission)
Your vehicle has a brake-transmission shift interlock.
You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you
can shift from
PARK (P) when the ignition is in the ON
position. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever
-- push the shift lever all the way into
PARK
(P) and release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can’t
shift out
of PARIS (P), try this: 1. Apply and hold the brake until the end of Step 6.
2. If the engine is running, turn it off. Turn the key to
ON or ACC.
3. Find the access hole cover (A) on the driver’s side of
the console, near the shift lever.
4. Remove the screw (B) and cover (A).
5. Inside, you’ll see the return plate (C). Using your
finger, move the return plate toward the rear of the
vehicle until it stops.
6. Move the shift lever into the gear you want.
7. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.
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Manual Windows
Use the window crank to open and close each
door window.
Power Windows (If Equipped)
With power windows, switches on the driver’s door
control each
of the front side windows when the ignition
is on. The
driver-controlled switches for the rear windows
are located on the center console.
There
are individual controls near each window.
The driver’s door also has a lock button for the
passenger window(s). When you push
LOCK, the
passenger window(s) can’t be raised or lowered. Push
LOCK again to unlock the window(s).
Horn
To sound the horn, press one of the horn symbols on the
sides of your steering wheel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Windshield WiperNasher Lever
The lever on the right side of the steering column
controls the windshield wipers and washers.
Move the wiper switch to the position
you want:
OFF: The wipers are off.
INT Intermittent wiper operation. In light rain or snow,
you might want to use this position rather than
continuous wiping.
LO: The wipers will run continuously at low speed.
HI: The wipers will run continuously at high speed.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them.
If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do
become damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers.
A circuit
breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
Windshield Washer
Pull the wipedwasher lever toward you to spray
washer fluid on the windshield. The spray will continue
until you release
the lever. This will also turn on the
low-speed wipers
for two wiper cycles. See “Windshield
Washer Fluid” in the Index.
A CAUTIC -V:
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In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice
on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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(If Equipped)
The switch to control the
power mirrors
is located on
the lower left side
of the
instrument panel.
You can
only adjust the mirrors
when the ignition switch is
in the
ON or ACC position.
To adjust the mirrors:
1. Move the selector switch to the L (Left) or R (Right)
to select the
mirror you wish to adjust.
2. Press the outer part of the switch that matches the
3. Return the selector switch to the center position to direction you want to move
the mirror.
help prevent moving the mirror accidentally.
Convex Outside Mirror
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex
mirror’s surface is curved
so you can Bee more from
the driver’s seat.
/A CA,TION:
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror or glance over your shoulder before changing lanes.
Storage Compartments
Glove Box
To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you.
Use your key to lock and unlock the glove box.
Door Storage
Each front door has a storage compartment.
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On the outside of each front seat is a storage pocket.
Coinholder and Bin
Your console has a coinholder and a small storage bin.
Cupholder
Two cupholders are on the center console next to the
parking brake lever.
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
To use the lighter, push the lighter in all the way and let
go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself.
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Pull the door to open the ashtray. To remove it, press
down on the silver tab and pull the ashtray out. To
replace the ashtray, push it in until the silver tab latches.
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.
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.
Sun Visors ~
Don’t hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while
it is heating. If you do, it won’t be able to You can also swing them to the side. If the visors swing
back
away from the heating element when it’s too easily, tighten the screw on the roof rail.
ready. That can make
it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
I and push both sides of
the lock buttons on the
front
latches.
5. Lower the sun visors
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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