instrument cluster CHEVROLET TRACKER 2002 2.G Owners Manual

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Section 2 Features and Controls
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 and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Windows
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-4 Keys
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-6 Door Locks
2
-10 Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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-14 Tailgate
2
-14 Theft
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-15 New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
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-16 Ignition Positions
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-17 Starting Your Engine
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-19 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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-20 Automatic Transmission Operation
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-25 Manual Transmission Operation
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-27 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
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-29 Parking Brake
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-30 Shifting Into PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)
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-32 Shifting Out of PARK (P)
(Automatic Transmission Only)2
-33 Parking Your Vehicle
(Manual Transmission Models Only)
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-34 Parking Over Things That Burn
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-34 Engine Exhaust
2
-35 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
(Automatic Transmission)
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-36 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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-43 Exterior Lamps
2
-46 Interior Lamps
2
-47 Mirrors
2
-49 Storage Compartments
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-54 Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
2
-54 Sun Visors
2
-55 Accessory Power Outlet
2
-56 Convertible Top (If Equipped)
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-64 The Instrument Panel -- Your
Information System
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-66 Instrument Panel Cluster
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-68 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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ACC (ACCESSORY) (B): This is the position in which
you can operate your electrical accessories. It also unlocks
the steering wheel and ignition. Use this position if your
vehicle must be pushed or towed.
ON (C): This is the position that the switch returns
to after you start your engine and release the switch.
The switch stays in ON when the engine is running.
But even when the engine is not running, you can
use ON to operate your electrical accessories and to
display some instrument panel cluster warning and
indicator lights.
START (D): This is the position that starts the engine.
When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition
switch will return to ON for normal driving.
When the engine is not running, ACC and ON allow you
to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio.
A warning tone will sound if you open the driver's door
when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK and the key is in
the ignition.Starting Your Engine
Automatic Transmission
Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N).
Your engine won't start in any other position
-- that's
a safety feature. To restart when you're already moving,
use NEUTRAL (N) only.
NOTICE:
Don't try to shift to PARK (P) if your vehicle
is moving. If you do, you could damage the
transmission. Shift to PARK (P) only when
your vehicle is stopped.
Manual Transmission
The gear selector should be in neutral and the parking
brake engaged. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and
start the engine. Your vehicle won't start if the clutch
pedal is not all the way down
-- that's a safety feature.

2-24 Overdrive-Off Button (If Equipped)
The overdrive-off button is located on the left side of
the shift lever. When operating under normal conditions,
the vehicle will automatically default to overdrive when
initially started until it is disengaged. If overdrive is
turned off and the vehicle is turned off, when the
vehicle is restarted, overdrive will automatically turn
back on. By operating the overdrive off button,
with the ignition in the ON position, the four
-speed
automatic transmission (three
-speed plus overdrive) can
be converted to a three
-speed automatic transmission.
While in the three
-speed mode, the transmission will not
shift into the overdrive position.To convert the transmission to the three
-speed mode,
press in the overdrive
-off button and release it.
The OD/OFF indicator light on the instrument panel
cluster will come on. The overdrive
-off button is for
normal driving, however, it also offers more power
and lower fuel economy than driving in the overdrive
position. Here are some times you might choose to
drive with the overdrive
-off button engaged:

When driving on hilly, winding roads.

When going down a steep hill.
To return the transmission to the four
-speed mode,
press in the overdrive
-off button again. The OD/OFF
indicator light will go off. Disengaging the overdrive
-off
button is for normal driving with the four
-speed
automatic transaxle. If you need more power for
passing, and you are:

Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h),
push your accelerator pedal about halfway down.

Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your
accelerator all the way down.
If the transfer case shift lever is in the 4L position,
the four
-speed automatic transmission will remain
in the three
-speed mode.

2-25 Power Mode Selector Switch (If Equipped)
A power mode selector
switch is included
with the four
-speed
automatic transmission.
When you need more power for climbing hills or quicker
acceleration, press the P (power) switch. The POWER
indicator light on the instrument panel cluster will come
on. For normal driving, press the N (normal) switch.
The POWER indicator light will go off.
The power mode delays the automatic transmission shift
points to allow for higher engine speeds in each gear.
The automatic transmission also has the ability to
provide SECOND (2) gear starts for improved traction
on slippery surfaces. The power mode selector switch
must be in the P mode and the transmission gear selector
in SECOND (2), which will remain in SECOND (2)
until you shift the vehicle to DRIVE (D).
Manual Transmission Operation
Five-Speed
This is your shift pattern.
Here's how to operate
your transmission:
FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into
FIRST (1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal
as you press the accelerator pedal.
You can shift into FIRST (1) when you're going less
than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you've come to a complete
stop and it's hard to shift into FIRST (1), put the shift
lever in NEUTRAL and let up on the clutch. Press the
clutch pedal back down. Then shift into FIRST (1).

2-37 Turn and Lane-Change Signals
The turn signal has an upward (for right) and a downward
(for left) position. These positions allow you to signal a
turn or a lane change.
To signal a turn, move the lever all the way up or down.
When the turn is finished, the lever will return automatically.
An arrow on the instrument
panel cluster will flash in
the direction of the turn
or lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever
until the arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you
complete your lane change. The lever will return by
itself when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don't
flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out
and other drivers won't see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an
accident. If the arrows don't go on at all when you
signal a turn, check the fuse (see ªFuses and Circuit
Breakersº in the Index) and for burned
-out bulbs.
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
First, you must have the headlamps on. For high beams,
push the turn signal lever toward the instrument panel.
When the high beams are
on, a light on the instrument
panel cluster also will be on.
It will go off when you
switch to low beam.
To switch back to low beams, pull the lever toward you.
Flash-to-Pass Feature
With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the
lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beam
(to signal that you are going to pass). When you
release the lever, the headlamps will return to
low
-beam operation.

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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
-off Thumbwheel

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Instrument Panel Cluster
Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You'll know how fast you're
going, about how much fuel you have left, and many other things you'll need to know to drive safely and economically.
United States cluster shown, Canada similar

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Follow these steps:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P),
or your manual transmission to SECOND (2).
3. With the ignition key in the ON position, move the
transfer case to NEUTRAL and make sure the
4WD light on the instrument panel cluster is off.
See ªFour
-Wheel Driveº in the Index.
4. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
5. Release the parking brake.
NOTICE:
If you tow your four-wheel-drive vehicle from
the front, make sure to move the transfer case
into NEUTRAL or your vehicle could be badly
damaged and the damage would not be covered
by your warranty.
Stop towing every 200 miles (300 km) and start the
engine. Leave the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL.
Shift your automatic transmission to DRIVE (D); leave
a manual transmission in SECOND (2) with the clutch
engaged. Run the engine at medium speed for one minute
to circulate oil in the transfer case. Turn the ignition key
to ACC. Now, you can continue towing your vehicle.
NOTICE:
The front wheels transmit shocks during towing.
The steering column may not be strong enough to
withstand the shocks. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not
exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could
be badly damaged.

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The best way to tow your vehicle is from the rear.
Follow these steps:
1. Put the rear wheels on a dolly.
NOTICE:
Do not tow your vehicle with the rear wheels
in contact with the ground, or the transmission
could be damaged.
2. If your vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
turn the ignition key to ON, move the transfer
case lever into NEUTRAL and make sure the 4WD
light on the instrument panel cluster is turned off.
See ªFour
-Wheel Driveº in the Index.
3. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
4. Make sure the front wheels are facing straight
forward and secure the steering wheel with a
steering wheel clamping device designed for towing.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not
exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
CAUTION:
Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer
case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to
roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), for
an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is
in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others
could be injured. Make sure the parking brake
is firmly set before you shift the transfer case
into NEUTRAL.

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Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage on your
vehicle's instrument panel cluster. See ªEngine Coolant
Temperature Gageº in the Index.
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
CAUTION:
Steam from an overheated engine can burn you
badly, even if you just open the hood. Stay away
from the engine if you see or hear steam coming
from it. Just turn it off and get everyone away
from the vehicle until it cools down. Wait until
there is no sign of steam or coolant before you
open the hood.
If you keep driving when your engine is
overheated, the liquids in it can catch fire.
You or others could be badly burned. Stop your
engine if it overheats, and get out of the vehicle
until the engine is cool.
NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because you keep
driving with no coolant, your vehicle can be
badly damaged. The costly repairs would not be
covered by your warranty.