cruise control CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owners Manual

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If you skip more than one gear when you
downshift, you could lose control
of your vehicle.
And you could injure yourself
or others. Don’t
shift from
FIFTH (5) to SECOND (2) or
FOURTH (4) to FIRST (1).
This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear
for best fuel economy.
Acceleration Shift Speed Cruise Shifl: Speed
lto212to313to414t05 2to3 I 3to4 I 4to5 I I I I I
I mph I 15 I 25 I 40 1 45 I I I 120 to 26 30 to 35 39 to45
I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
I km/h I 24 I 40 1 64 I 72 (32 to 42148 to56163 to 721
I I I I I I I I I
If your speed drops below 20 mph (32 M), or if the
engine
is not running smoothly, you should downshift to
the next lower gear.
You may have to downshift two or
more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for
good performance.
NOTICE:
If you skip more than one gear when you
downshift, or
if you race the engine when
you downshift, you can damage the clutch
or transmission.
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To turn on your rear wiper,
push
the upper button. hsh
the same button again to
turn it
off.
To spray washer fluid on the rear window, push the
lower button about halfway down. Washer fluid will
spray as long as you hold this button. To wash and wipe
at the same time, push the button all the way in.
The washer and wiper will run as long
as you hold this
button.
To add washer fluid, see “Windshield Washer
Fluid” in the Index.
Cruise Control (If Equipped)
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 kmk) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 krn/h).
When you apply your brakes, or push the clutch pedal
if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control
turns off.
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can’t drive safely
at a steady speed. So,
don’t use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads,
fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control. Don’t
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Setting Cruise Control
I .& CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit
a button
and go into cruise when you don’t want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch
off until you want to use it.
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1. Press the CRUISE CTRL. switch on the instrument
panel to turn the system on. The indicator light on
the switch will come on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Once you’re going 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, turn
the lever to COAST/SET and release. Your cruise
will set.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
If you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then
apply the brake,
this will turn off the cruise control
function. But you don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
you can
turn the lever to
RESUME/ACCEL for
about one second. You’ll
go
right back to your chosen
speed and stay there.
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There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed.
Turn the lever to COAST/SET and release. Take
your foot
off the accelerator pedal. You’ll now
cruise at the higher speed.
at RESUME/ACCEL until you get up to the speed
you want, then release the lever.
Turn the lever to RESUME/ACCEL. Hold the lever
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
To reduce your speed, turn and hold the lever in the
COASTISET position until you reach the lower speed
you want, then release the lever.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your
foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and
the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal
to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower
gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don’t use cruise control on
steep hills.
Getting Out of Cruise Control
There are three ways to turn off cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch
pedal if you have a manual transmission.
Push in the CANCEL button on the end of the
cruise control lever.
Press the CRUISE CTlU switch on the
instrument panel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory
is erased.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A. Defroster
B. Rear Defogger (If Equipped)
C.
Turn SignalMultifunction Lever
D. Power Mirror Control (If Equipped)
E. Air Vent
E Instrument Panel Brightness Control
G. Hazard Switch
H. Fuse Block
I. Instrument Cluster
J. Ignition Switch
K. Horn
L. Windshield WiperNasher Lever
M. Cruise Control ON/OFF Button (If Equipped)
N. Rear Window Wiper Button (If Equipped)
0. Rear Window Washer Button (If Equipped)
P. Comfort Controls
Q. Cigarette Lighter
R. Shift Lever
S. Parking Brake Lever
T. CoinholderBin
U. Audio System
V. Transfer Case Shift Lever (If Equipped)
W. Ashtray
X. Glove Box
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged
or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any components that have high effort
or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and
cruise control cables.
Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle
(Four-wheel Drive) Service
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See
“Rear Axle” and “Four-wheel Drive” in the Index. A
fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system(s),
and repair the system(s) if needed. Refer to “Scheduled
Maintenance Services,” earlier
in this section, to
determine when to change the lubricant.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment.
You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits
or conditions result in frequent braking.
Clutch System Service
Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary.
See “Clutch Adjustment” in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Comfort Controls ................................ 3-2
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3- 11
Care
....................................... 3-17
Errors
...................................... 3-13
Control. Loss of
................................ 4-14
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convertible Top
................................ 2-41
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-39
Coolant
....................................... 6-24
Levelcheck
................................. 5-15
Radiator
.................................... 5- 19
RecoveryTank ............................... 5-16
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-62
Cooling System
................................ 5-14
Courtesy Transportation
........................... 8-8
Cruise Control
................................. 2-33
Cupholders
.................................... 2-40
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-4
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
.................... 8-2
Damage Finish
...................................... 6-55
SheetMetal
................................. 6-54
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-37
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-67
DeadBattery
................................... 5-3
Defects. Reporting Safety
........................ 8-10
Defensive Driving
............................... 4-2
Defogger. Rear Window
.......................... 3-5 Defogging
..................................... 3-5
Defrosting
..................................... 3-5
Dimensions. Vehicle
............................ 6-63
Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................... 6-40
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-38
Door Locks
....................................... 2-4
Storage
..................................... 2-39
Downshifting
.................................. 2-17
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-13
DriverPosition
................................. 1-18
Driving
City
........................................ 4-34
Defensive
.................................... 4-2
Drunken
..................................... 4-3
Freeway
.................................... 4-35
Guidelines
.................................. 4-15
InaBlizzard
................................. 4-41
In Foreign Countries
........................... 6-5
IntheRain
.................................. 4-31
Night
...................................... 4-29
Off-Road
................................... 4-15
OnCurves .................................. 4-10
On Grades While Towing a Trailer
............... 4-54
On Hill and Mountain Roads
.................... 4-37
OnSnowandIce
............................. 4-39
Throughwater
............................... 4-33
WetRoads
.................................. 4-31
Winter
...................................... 4-39
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-52
Drunken Driving
................................ 4-3
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