tailgate CHEVROLET TRACKER 1998 1.G Owners Manual

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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel a\
nd the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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Keys
Door Locks Tailgate
Theft
New Vehicle “Break-In”
Ignition Positions Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission Operation
Manual Transmission Operation
Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped)
Parking Brake
Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission Only) Shifting Out
of PARK (P) (Automatic
Transmission)
Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
Windows
Horn
Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever
Exterior Lamps
Interior Lamps Mirrors Storage Compartments
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
Sun Visors
Convertible Top (If Equipped)
Instrument Panel
Instrument Panel Cluster
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers
-- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When
a door is
locked, the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in
a
crash if the doors aren’t locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better
off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several
ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key.
To lock the door, turn
the key toward the front of the vehicle.
To unlock the
door, turn the key toward the rear.
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To lock the door from
the inside, push down
the button on the door.
To unlock it, pull up on
the button.
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
Push the front of the power
door lock switch to lock all
the doors and the tailgate.
To unlock the doors and
tailgate, push the rear of the
power door lock switch.
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It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate
window open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the tailgate window open
or
if electrical wiring or other cable connections
must pass through the seal between the body and
the tailgate window:
0 Make sure all windows are shut.
0 ’hrn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on CIRCULATE. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. See “Comfort
Controls” in the Index.
0 If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Tailgate Lock Release
Use your key to lock or unlock your tailgate.
If you have a convertible, you can still open
or close
the tailgate with the rear window
closed.
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities.
Although
your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent
features, we know that nothing we put on
it can make
it impossible to steal. However, there are ways
you
can help.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), jack
handle
(B) and wheel wrench (C).
The spare tire is mounted on your tailgate. Pull the cover
off of the spare tire.
Attach the jack handle to the jack.
Turn the jack handle
to the right to raise the lift head.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Store your vehicle’s flat or spare tire by mounting it on
the tailgate and cover.
Replace the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench.
1. Front Passenger’s Seat
2. Jack
3. Clamp
4. Wrench
5. Jack Handle
6. Driver’s Seat
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In Emergencies ............................... 4- 11
Power
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Tips
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Storage Compartments
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Storage. Vehicle
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Stuck:
In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-32
Sun Visors
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Symbols. Vehicle
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Sunroof ....................................... 2-42
Tachometer
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Tailgate
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Tailgate Lock Release
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Tape Player Care
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Theft
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Thermostat
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Third Gear. Manual Transmission
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Tire Chains
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TireLoading
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Tire-Loading Information Label
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Tires
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Alignment and Balance
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Buying New
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Chains
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Changing a Flat .............................. 5-22
Inflation
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Inflation Check
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Inspection and Rotation
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Cleaning
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Torque Lock ...................................
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Towing ATrailer
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Towing Your Vehicle ............................
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Hitches .....................................
Maintenance When Towing .....................
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Parking on Hills ..............................
Passing .....................................
SafetyChains ................................
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Total Weight on Tires ..........................
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