oil level CHEVROLET TRACKER 2003 2.G User Guide

Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
Important: Keep engine oil at the proper level and
change as recommended.
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet or your dealer
for details.
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. Improper vehicle maintenance can
even affect the quality of the air we breathe. Improper
¯uid levels or the wrong tire in¯ation can increase
the level of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect
our environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, be sure to maintain your vehicle properly.
Maintenance Requirements
Maintenance intervals, checks, inspections and
recommended ¯uids and lubricants as prescribed in this
manual are necessary to keep your vehicle in good
working condition. Any damage caused by failure
to follow scheduled maintenance may not be covered
by warranty.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals speci®ed to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-28for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41for further
details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes ®rmly. See
Hood Release
on page 5-10for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
in¯ated to the correct pressures. Don't forget to check
your spare tire. See
Tires on page 5-59for further
details.
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Dinghy Towing................................................4-48
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-50
Dome Lamp...................................................3-15
Door............................................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Driver Behavior................................................ 4-2
Driver............................................................1-16
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-16
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-26
Driving Downhill..............................................4-24
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-28
Driving in Water..............................................4-29
Driving On Grades..........................................4-58
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-20
Driving On Snow or Ice...................................4-40
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-34
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-34
Driving Uphill..................................................4-21
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-57
Driving..........................................................4-30
At Night.....................................................4-30
City...........................................................4-35
Defensive..................................................... 4-3
Drunken....................................................... 4-4
Environment................................................. 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-36Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-38
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-32
Winter........................................................4-40
E
Easy Entry Seat............................................... 1-5
Electrical System............................................5-89
Add-On Equipment......................................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-89
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-34
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-91
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-24
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-19
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-24
Engine..........................................................5-20
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-31
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-17
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-31
Coolant......................................................5-28
Cooling System Inspection............................6-28
Exhaust.....................................................2-32
Oil .............................................................5-16
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Warnings (cont.)
Safety and Symbols......................................... iii
Vehicle Damage.............................................. iv
Washing Your Vehicle......................................5-82
Weatherstrip Lubrication...................................6-25
Weight of the Trailer Tongue.............................4-55
Weight of the Trailer........................................4-54
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use........................5-18
What to Do with Used Oil................................5-20
What to Use..........................5-28, 5-40, 5-41, 5-52
Wheels..........................................................5-64
Alignment and Tire Balance..........................5-64
Replacement...............................................5-64
When to Add Engine Oil..................................5-17
When to Change Engine Oil.............................5-19
When to Check and Change Lubricant...............5-52
When to Check and Change....................5-23, 5-26
When to Check and What to Use.....................5-27
When to Check Power Steering Fluid................5-40
When to Check..............................................5-60When to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter........5-21
When You Are Ready to Leave After
Parking on a Hill.........................................4-59
Where to Put the Restraint...............................1-40
Why Safety Belts Work....................................1-12
Window Lock.................................................2-14
Windows.......................................................2-12
Manual......................................................2-13
Power........................................................2-13
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check................6-24
Windshield Washer........................................... 3-8
Fluid..........................................................5-41
Windshield Wipers............................................ 3-7
Winter Driving................................................4-40
Wiper Blade Check.........................................6-25
Y
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle............. 4-2
Your Vehicle and the Environment....................... 6-2
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