CHEVROLET TRACKER 2002 2.G Owners Manual

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Have you recently changed brands of fuel?
If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel.
See ªFuelº in the Index. Poor fuel quality will cause
your engine not to run as efficiently as designed.
You may notice this as stalling after start
-up,
stalling when you put the vehicle into gear, misfiring,
hesitation on acceleration or stumbling on acceleration.
(These conditions may go away once the engine is
warmed up.) This will be detected by the system and
cause the light to turn on.
If you experience one or more of these conditions,
change the fuel brand you use. It will require at least
one full tank of the proper fuel to turn the light off.
If none of the above steps have made the light turn off,
have your dealer or qualified service center check the
vehicle. Your dealer has the proper test equipment
and diagnostic tools to fix any mechanical or electrical
problems that may have developed.Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
Some state/provincial and local governments have or may
begin programs to inspect the emission control equipment
on your vehicle. Failure to pass this inspection could
prevent you from getting a vehicle registration.
Here are some things you need to know in order to
help your vehicle pass an inspection:
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
SERVICE ENGINE SOON light is on or not
working properly.
Your vehicle will not pass this inspection if the
OBD (on
-board diagnostic) system determines
that critical emission control systems have not been
completely diagnosed by the system. The vehicle
would be considered not ready for inspection.
This can happen if you have recently replaced your
battery or if your battery has run down. The diagnostic
system is designed to evaluate critical emission control
systems during normal driving. This may take several
days of routine driving. If you have done this and your
vehicle still does not pass the inspection for lack of
OBD system readiness, see your dealer or qualified
service center to prepare the vehicle for inspection.

2-77 Oil Pressure Light
If you have a problem with
your oil, this light may stay
on after you start your
engine, or come on when
you are driving.
This indicates that there is not enough pressure to keep
your engine properly lubricated and cool. The engine
could be low on oil, or have some other oil related
problem. Have it fixed right away.
The oil light could also come on in three other situations.

When the ignition is on but the engine is not running,
the light will come on as a test to show you it is
working, but the light will go out when you turn
the engine to START. If it doesn't come on with the
ignition on, you may have a problem with the fuse
or bulb. Have it fixed right away.
Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop,
the light may blink on and off. This is normal.

If you make a hard stop, the light may come on
for a moment. This is normal.
CAUTION:
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.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.

2-78 Four-Wheel-Drive Light (If Equipped)
This light comes on when
the ignition switch is on
and the transfer case lever
is in one of the four
-wheel
drive positions.
See ªFour
-Wheel Driveº in the Index.
Power Indicator Light (If Equipped)
This light comes on
when the power mode
selector switch is turned
to P (power) with the
ignition switch in the
ON position.
This light comes on as a check for approximately
five seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON
or START.
Overdrive Off Light (If Equipped)
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
five seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON
or START.

2-79 Fuel Gage
Your fuel gage shows about
how much fuel is in your
tank. When the gage first
indicates E (empty), you
still have about one or
two gallons (4 to 8 L) of
fuel left in your tank, but
you need to get more
right away.Here are four concerns some owners have had about the
fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not
indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.

At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before
the gage reads F (full).

It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage
reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it
took more (or less) than half of the tank's capacity
to fill it.

The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or
speed up.

When you turn the engine off, the gage doesn't go
back to E (empty).

It takes several minutes for the gage to read F (full)
after filling the tank.

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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section, you'll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with your vehicle.
Be sure to read about the particular systems supplied with your vehicle.
3
-2 Comfort Controls
3
-2 Climate Control System
3
-3 Air Conditioner Controls
3
-4 Heating
3
-4 Defogging and Defrosting
3
-5 Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
3
-6 Ventilation System
3
-7 Audio Systems3
-7 Setting the Clock
3
-7AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player
3
-12 Understanding Radio Reception
3
-12 Tips About Your Audio System
3
-13 Care of Your Compact Discs
3
-13 Care of Your Compact Disc Player
3
-13 Fixed Mast Antenna

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Comfort Controls
With this system, you can control the heating, cooling
and ventilation in your vehicle.
Your vehicle also has the flow
-through ventilation
system described later in this section.
Climate Control System
Airflow Lever
(Vent): This position directs the airflow through the
instrument panel vents.
(Bi-level): This position directs air through the
instrument panel vents and toward the floor.
(Floor): This position directs air toward the floor
and through the right and left side vents. The side vents
can be shut off by closing the thumbwheel to allow for
more air to be directed toward the floor.
(Defog): This position directs air toward the floor,
the windshield and side windows. The air also comes
from both vents at the ends of the instrument panel
if the thumbwheel below them is in the open position.
The air conditioning compressor will run automatically
in this setting without pressing A/C.
(Defrost): This position directs air to the
windshield and side windows. The air also comes
from both vents at the ends of the instrument panel
if the thumbwheel below them is in the open position.
The air conditioning compressor will run automatically
in this setting without pressing A/C.
For maximum defrosting and defogging, adjust the
temperature control lever to the hot end, move the
air intake lever to outside air and shut off airflow to
the outside instrument panel vents by closing the
thumbwheels to increase air through the side
defroster vents.

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Fan Lever
Slide the lever located on the upper right side away from
OFF to turn the system on. Move the lever toward the
fan symbol to increase the fan's speed.
Temperature Lever
Slide the lever located on the lower left side to change
the temperature of the air flowing from the system.
Move it to the right for warmer air and to the left for
cooler air. Without air conditioning, the air temperature
cannot be less than the outside air temperature.
Air Intake Lever
(Recirculate): Choose this position to recirculate
the inside air through the comfort control system.
(Outside Air): Choose this position to circulate
outside air through the comfort control system.
Air Conditioner Controls
The air conditioning
system uses the same
controls as described
previously. The function
of each lever is explained
under ªClimate Control
Systemº in this part.
When on, the incoming
air will be cooled
and dehumidified.
A/C (Air Conditioning): Press the A/C button to
change your comfort control system to air conditioning.
A light will come on in the button when the air
conditioning is on. Air conditioning can also control
the humidity in your vehicle.
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the
windows just long enough for the hot air to escape.

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For normal cooling, press the A/C button and slide the
air intake lever to outside air. For faster cooling, slide
the lever to recirculate. Then slide the airflow lever to
vent, the temperature lever toward the left and the fan
lever toward the fan symbol.
On days when it is raining or the humidity is high,
follow these dehumidifying steps to help clean
windows that are cloudy with moisture.
1. Slide the air intake lever to outside air.
2. Slide the airflow lever to defrost and the fan lever
toward the fan symbol.
3. Adjust the temperature lever to a comfortable setting.
The air conditioning compressor will run automatically
when the airflow lever is in defog or defrost. The A/C
button will illuminate, only if it is pressed, in the defog
or defrost modes.Heating
For the quickest results, slide the air intake lever
to recirculate. Slide the airflow lever to floor, the
temperature lever toward the right for warmer air and
the fan lever toward the fan symbol. You should switch
to outside air once in a while to avoid stale air and
cloudy windows.
Defogging and Defrosting
Slide the air intake lever to outside air and the airflow
lever to defrost to direct air to the windshield vents.
Then slide the temperature lever toward the right and the
fan lever toward the fan symbol. When the windshield is
clear, turn down the fan speed.

3-5 Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window
defogger uses a warming grid to remove fog from
the rear window.
The button is located on the
center of the instrument
panel, near the vehicle's
comfort controls.Press the button to turn on the defogger. An indicator
light in the button will come on to remind you that
the defogger is on. The rear window defogger will turn
itself off after about 15 minutes. You can also turn it off
by pressing the button again.
Do not attach anything like a temporary vehicle license
or a decal across the defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don't use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn't be covered by your warranty.

3-6 Ventilation System
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or
cooling is needed, you can direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Slide the air intake lever to outside air and the airflow
lever to bi
-level. Adjust the temperature control lever to
a comfortable setting and slide the fan lever toward the
fan symbol.
Your vehicle's flow
-through ventilation system
supplies outside air into the vehicle when it is moving.
Outside air will also enter the vehicle when the fan is
running and the air intake lever is at outside air.
Your vehicle has air outlets
that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount of
airflow inside the vehicle.You can direct the airflow side
-to-side by moving the
control located in the center of the vent. The vent can
be tilted up and down also. To control the amount of
airflow though the outlets, turn the thumbwheel below
the vent. The airflow from this vent cannot be controlled
by the airflow lever.
Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing the chance of
fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, move the fan
control lever toward the fan symbol for a few moments
before driving off. This helps clear the intake ducts of
snow and moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging
the inside of your windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.