service indicator CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon
Light)
Your vehicle is equipped
with a computer which
monitors operation of the
control systems.
SERVICE
ENGINE
SOON
fuel, ignition and emission
This system is called OBD I1 (On-Board
Diagnostics-Second Generation) and is intended to
assure that emissions are at acceptable levels for the
life of the vehicle, helping to produce a cleaner
environment. The
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light
comes on to indicate that there is a problem and service
is required. Malfunctions often will be indicated by the
system before any problem is apparent. This may
prevent more serious damage to your vehicle. This system is also designed to assist your service technician
in correctly diagnosing any malfunction.
NOTICE:
If you keep driving your vehicle with this light
on, after a while, your emission controls may not
work as well, your fuel economy may not
be as
good and your engine may not run as smoothly.
This could lead to costly repairs that may not be
covered by your warranty.
This light should come on, as a check to show you it is
working, when the ignition is on and the engine is not
running. If the light doesn’t come on, have it repaired.
This light
will also come on durinp a malfunction in one
of two ways:
0 Light Flashing -- A misfire condition has been
detected. A misfire increases vehicle emissions and
may damage the emission control system
on your
vehicle. Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis
and service may be required.
Light On Steady -- An emission control system
malfunction has been detected on your vehicle.
Dealer or qualified service center diagnosis and service may be required.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil
as soon as possible and have
your vehicle serviced.
I NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
Power Indicator Light (If Equipped)
POWER
This light comes on when
the power mode selector
switch is turned to
POWER
(P) with the
ignition switch in the
ON position.
This light comes on as a check for approximately
5 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON
or START.
Overdrive Off Light (If Equipped)
O/D OFF
This light comes on when
the automatic four-speed
transmission has been
converted to the three-speed
mode and the overdrive is
turned
off.
This light also comes on as a check for approximately
5 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON
or STmT.
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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 If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission
Standards (indicated on the underhood emission control
label), it is designed to operate on fuels that meet
California specifications. If such fuels are not available
in states adopting California emissions standards, your
vehicle will operate satisfactorily on fuels meeting
federal specifications, but emission control system
performance may be affected. The malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel may turn on and/or your
vehicle may fail a smog-check test. If this occurs, return
to your authorized Chevrolet dealer for diagnosis to determine the cause of failure.
In the event it is
determined that the cause of the condition is the type of
fuels used, repairs may not
be covered by your warranty.
Some gasolines that are not reformulated for low
emissions contain an octane-enhancing additive called
methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT); ask your service station operator whether or not his fuel
contains
MMT. General Motors does not recommend the
use of such gasolines. If fuels containing MMT are used,
spark plug life may be reduced and your emission
control system performance may be affected. The
malfunction indicator lamp on your instrument panel
may turn on.
If this occurs, return to your authorized
Chevrolet dealer for service.
To provide cleaner air, all gasolines in the United States
are now required to contain additives that will help
prevent deposits from forming in your engine and fuel
system, allowing your emission control system
to
function properly. Therefore, you should not have to
add anything to the fuel. In addition, gasolines
containing oxygenates, such as ethers and ethanol, and
reformulated gasolines may be available in your area to
help clean the air. General Motors recommends that you
use these gasolines
if they comply with the
specifications described earlier.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle was not designed for fuel that
contains methanol. Don’t use it. It can corrode
metal parts in your fuel system and
also damage
plastic and rubber parts. That damage wouldn’t
be covered under your warranty.
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Your vehicle has front disc brakes and rear drum brakes.
Disc brake pads have built-in wear indicators that
make a high-pitched warning sound when the brake
pads are worn and new pads are needed. The sound
may come and go or be heard all the time your vehicle
is moving (except when you are pushing on the brake
pedal firmly).
The brake wear warning sound means that soon
your brakes won’t work well. That could lead to
an accident. When you hear the brake wear
warning sound, have your vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Continuing to drive with worn-out brake pads
could result in costly brake repair.
Some driving conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are first applied
or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated, inspect
brake pads for wear and evenly torque wheel nuts in
the proper sequence to
GM specifications.
Your rear drum brakes don’t have wear indicators,
but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the
rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each time
the tires are removed for rotation or changing. When
you have the front brake pads replaced, have the rear
brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See “Brake System Inspection” in Section
7 of this
manual under Part C “Periodic Maintenance Inspections.”
Brake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign
of brake trouble.
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................................. 4-46
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-57
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-46
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-57
Control
..................................... 2-30
Dome
...................................... 2-38
Exterior
.................................... 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-37
OnReminder
................................ 2-31
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Lamps
Leaving
Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-24
Lighter
....................................... 2-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2.62. 4.9
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.26. 2.59
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.61. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-60
Charging System
............................. 2-59
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-67
Oil Pressure
............................ 2.65. 6. 11
Overdriveoff
................................ 2-66
Power Indicator
.............................. 2-66
Rear Window Defogger
......................... 3-5
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1.13. 2.58
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-63
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-46
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-48
Door
........................................ 2-4 Fuel
Door .................................... 6-6
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-50
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-48
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
RearDoorSecu
rity ............................. 2-5
Window
.................................... 2-29
Long Trip, Before Leaving
....................... 4-36
Low, Automatic Transmission
..................... 2-13
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
.............. 2-47
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-53
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-48
Maintenance. Normal Replacement parts
........... 6-61
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-55
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
How it is Organized
............................ 7-2
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
LongTrip
................................... 7-31
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-7
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-53
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
ShortTrip
.................................... 7-9
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-56
Long
Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-7
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-51
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Manual Adjust Mirror
........................... 2-38
Manual Front Seat
............................... 1-2
Manual Transmission
............................. 2-9
Fluid
....................................... 6-20
Shifting
..................................... 2- 15
Starting Your Engine
........................... 2-9
Methanol
...................................... 6-4
Mirrors
....................................... 2-38
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-39
Manual Adjust
............................... 2-38
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-39
Model Reference
................................. vi
Mountain Roads
................................ 4-37
MultifunctionLever
............................. 2-30
MMT
......................................... 6-4
Automatic Transmission
....................... 2- 12
Manual Transmission
.......................... 2- 16
New Vehicle Break-In
............................ 2-7
Nightvision
................................... 4-30
Odometer
.................................... 2-57
Odometer. Trip
................................. 2-57
Off-Road Driving
.............................. 4- 15
Off-RoadRecovery
............................. 4-12
Oil. Engine
.................................... 6-11
Oil Pressure Light
......................... 2.65. 6. 11
Overdrive. Automatic Transmission ................ 2- 15 Overdrive
Off Light ............................. 2-66
Overheating Engine
............................. 5-12
Owner Checks and Services
....................... 7-47
Owner Publications. Ordering
..................... 8-11
Paint Spotting. Chemical
........................ 6-55
Park Automatic Transmission
....................... 2-11
Shifting Into
................................. 2-23
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-25
AtNight
..................................... 2-7
Brake
...................................... 2-21
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-50
Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-26
WithaTrailer
................................ 4-55
Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission
.............. 2-26
Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement
.................. 6-36
Passenger Position
......................... 1-25. 1-32
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-51
Power DoorLocks
................................... 2-4
Indicator Light
............................... 2-66
Mode Selector Switch
......................... 2-14
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-39
Steering .................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-27
Windows
................................... 2-29
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-24
Parking

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Turn Signals ................................. 4-54 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ............... 2-58
Weight ..................................... 4-50 WarrantyInformation ............................ 8-10
Transfer Case. Manual Shift ................. 2-20. 6-22 Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................ 6-28
Transmission Fluid Washing Your Vehicle ........................... 6-52
Automatic ................................... 6-17 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-52
Manual ..................................... 6-20 Wheel
Transportation. Courtesy
.......................... 8-8 Alignment .................................. 6-46
Trip Odometer ................................. 2-57 LockKey ................................... 5-25
TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4 Nut Torque ............................. 5.30. 6.63
Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals ............... 2-30 Replacement ................................. 6-46
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever ................... 2-30 Wrench ..................................... 5-24
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer ................ 4-54 Window Lock .................................. 2-29
Windows ..................................... 2-29
...................................... underbody Flushing Service 7-50
Underbody Maintenance 6-55
Power 2-29
Windshield Washer 2-32
Fluid ....................................... 6-28
..................... ............................. .........................
Vehicle
Control
...................................... 4-6
Damagewarnings .............................. iv
Dimensions
................................. 6-63
Identification Number ......................... 6-57
Loading .................................... 4-46
Storage ..................................... 6-33
Ventilation System ............................... 3-4
Visors. Sun .................................... 2-40
Fluid Level Check ............................ 7-47
Rear ....................................... 2-33
Windshield Wiper .............................. 2-32
Rear ....................................... 2-33
Winter Driving ................................. 4-39
Wiper Blades. Cleaning .......................... 6-51
WiperBladeCheck ............................. 7-48
Wrench. Wheel ................................. 5-24
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