CHEVROLET TRACKER 2002 2.G Owners Manual

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Convertible Top (If Equipped)
Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable
rear window and removable side windows.
NOTICE:

Never raise or lower the top while the vehicle
is moving, or drive with any part of the top
unfastened or partially removed. The wind
could get under it and cause damage.

Do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash. It could damage
your convertible top.

Don't try to lower or raise the convertible top
or tap or beat on the plastic windows if your
vehicle is out in cold weather, 41F (5C) or
below. The cold can cause cracks and other
damage to the windows and to the top as it is
being lowered or raised.
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NOTICE: (Continued)

Don't lower the top if it is damp or wet.
After the top is down, the trapped water
can cause stains, mildew and damage to the
inside of your car. Be sure to dry off the top
before you lower it.

Don't lower the convertible top if the rear
flap or side windows are dirty. Dirt could
scratch the side windows.

The convertible top isn't designed to carry
weight. Never let anyone sit on the top, and
don't put anything on top of it when it is up,
or it could be damaged.

2-57 Opening and Closing Your Sunroof
1. Lower your antenna and swing your sun visors down.
2. Squeeze the front top bow latch buttons and pull the
latch back.
3. Unhook the latch from the front top bow.4. Swing the front top bow up and back while folding
the canvas top as shown. Be sure that you don't
pinch the canvas top between the front top bow arms
and the roof rails.

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5. Take out the holding strap from the pocket near the
dome lamp.6. Wrap the holding strap around the canvas top and
snap it to the front top bow retaining strap.
7. Push the front top bow latches down until they click.
8. Swing your sun visors up and raise your antenna.
Reverse the steps to close your sunroof. Be sure your
front top bow is latched securely.

2-59 Removing and Installing Your Rear Window
The rear window on your vehicle is removable. This allows
you to open the back opening all the way or to replace
the window if it becomes deteriorated. To remove the
rear window do the following:
1. Open the rear gate all the way.
2. Unfasten the canvas flaps at the lower corners of the
rear window to uncover the zipper pull.
3. Unzip the rear window.
4. Hang the rear window down so it hangs outside
of the vehicle.
5. Pull the rear window frame bar rearward
(see illustration above). Then slide the bar to
the left to remove the window.
Reverse the steps to install the rear window. Make sure
that all the Velcro

strips and flaps are correctly
fastened and overlapped. Make sure that the window is
completely closed before driving.

2-60 Removing and Installing the Side Window
To remove the side window do the following:
1. Release the tension in the canvas top support arms.
Unfasten the Velcro strips on the top and rear quarter
of the side window.
2. Unzip the zipper almost all the way, leaving about
3 inches (8 cm) of it still zipped and unfasten the
Velcro strips on the inside of the window.3. Release the plastic strip sewn along the bottom
edge of the window by gently pulling down and out.
Then release the plastic along the front edge of the
window by pulling it forward and out. It may help
to rock the window back and forth to remove it.
4. Unfasten the plastic clip, which is part of the canvas
top, at the top front corner of each side window.
Then unzip the zipper the rest of the way and remove
the side window.

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To install the side window:
1. Make sure the plastic clip at the top front corner of
the canvas top is unfastened.2. Then start by zipping the zipper about 3 inches
(8 cm), to hold the window in place. When zipping,
place the rear bottom corner of the window inside
the rear part of the vehicle body to help support the
window while you engage the zipper end.
3. Install the plastic strip into the window channel
before completely zipping the window. There is a
locating pin in the front upper corner to assist in
aligning the window.
4. Pull rearward on the rear edge of the window to
make sure the window is secure and finish zipping
the window.

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5. After completing installation, make sure that the
front and bottom ends are securely hooked and the
rear top end of the window is under the canvas top.
6. Refasten the plastic clip at the top front corner of
the side window. Restore the tension to the canvas
top support arms.
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
1. Remove the side windows of the canvas top as
shown previously. Remember to release the tension
in the canvas top support arms first.
2. Open the rear window and hang it down inside
the luggage compartment (or over the top of the
vehicle's trunk).
3. Unfasten the snaps that secure the canvas top to the
roof. The snaps are located on both sides of the dome
lamp. Reattach the snaps which hold the sunroof
canvas in place.

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4. Unhook the front end of the rear canvas top.
You may want to open the sunroof to gain easier
access to the rear top. Lower the bow slowly while
tucking the canvas into the luggage compartment,
making sure the bows are not pinching any part of
the canvas top. Make sure the safety belts are not
blocked by the folded top.5. Engage the latches by pushing down on the
support arms at the hinges.
Reverse the steps to raise your canvas top.
During installation of the top, make sure the plastic
retaining strip along the front edge of the canvas top is
aligned with the locating pin in the channel. There is a
mark near the center of the channel.

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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System

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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Defroster Vent
B. Air Vents
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Instrument Panel Cluster
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
F. Hazard Button
G. Rear Window Defogger Button (If Equipped)
H. Cruise Control Button (If Equipped)
I. Comfort Controls
J. Rear Window Wiper/Washer Button (If Equipped)
K. CoinholderL. Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)
M. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel
N. Hood Release
O. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
P. Ignition Switch
Q. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet
R. Power Mode Selector Switch (If Equipped)
S. Shift Lever
T. Ashtray
U. Audio System
V. Vent Shut
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