child restraint CHEVROLET TRACKER 2003 2.G Owner's Manual

Securing a Child Restraint in a
Center Rear Seat Position
4±Door Models
You'll be using the lap belt.
The word ªCENTERº is on both the buckle and latch
plate. Also, the center buckle and latch plate are
a different color than the two outboard buckles and
latch plates.
Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the
child restraint. Secure the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.
See
Top Strap on page 1-41if the child has one.1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch
plate and pulling it along the belt.
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
3. Run the vehicle's safety belt through or around the
restraint. The child restraint instructions will show
you how.
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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
5. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push
down on the child restraint. If you're using a
forward-facing child restraint, you may ®nd it helpful
to use your knee to push the child restraint as
you tighten the belt.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt. It will be ready to work for an adult or
larger child passenger.
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Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position
Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.Neverput a rear-facing child restraint in this seat.
Here's why:
{CAUTION:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger's air bag in¯ates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint
would be very close to the in¯ating air bag.
Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a
rear seat.Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a
forward-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See
Top Strap on
page 1-41if the child restraint has one. Be sure to
follow the instructions that came with the child restraint.
Secure the child in the child restraint when and as
the instructions say.
1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger
air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will
go before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
See
Manual Seats on page 1-2.
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
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6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while you push down on the child
restraint. You may ®nd it helpful to use your knee to
push down on the child restraint as you tighten
the belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety
belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an
adult or larger child passenger.
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{CAUTION:
Air bags in¯ate with great force, faster than
the blink of an eye. If you're too close to an
in¯ating air bag, as you would be if you were
leaning forward, it could seriously injure you.
Safety belts help keep you in position before
and during a crash. Always wear your safety
belt, even with air bags. The driver should sit
as far back as possible while still maintaining
control of the vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Anyone who is up against, or very close to,
any air bag when it in¯ates can be seriously
injured or killed. Air bags plus lap-shoulder
belts offer the best protection for adults,
but not for young children and infants.
CAUTION: (Continued)
CAUTION: (Continued)
Neither the vehicle's safety belt system nor its
air bag system is designed for them. Young
children and infants need the protection that a
child restraint system can provide. Always
secure children properly in your vehicle.
To read how, see
Older Children on page 1-31
andInfants and Young Children on page 1-34.
There is an air bag
readiness light on the
instrument panel, which
shows AIR BAG.
The system checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See
Air Bag Readiness Light on page 3-27for more information.
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And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it
out. Don't carry more than 400 lbs. (181 kg) in your
rear area when four people are in your two-wheel-drive
vehicle. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, don't
carry more than 200 lbs. (91 kg) in your rear area when
four people are in your vehicle.
{CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose
control and crash. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
Notice:Loading objects that weigh over 400 lbs
(181 kg) onto the sliding rear convenience tray may
cause damage. Repairs would not be covered by
your warranty. Do not load heavy objects on
the sliding rear convenience tray.If you put things inside your vehicle Ð like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else Ð they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or if
there is a crash, they'll keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
·Put things in the cargo area of your
vehicle. Try to spread the weight evenly.
·Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
·Don't leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
·When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
·Don't leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
There's also important loading information for off-road
driving in this manual. See
Loading Your Vehicle
on page 4-51.
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Brake............................................................2-27
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-29
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brakes..........................................................5-42
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Braking........................................................... 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-14
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-55
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
Headlamps.................................................5-55
Rear Combination Lamps.............................5-58
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-59
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
CCalifornia Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling a Rear Door Security Lock................2-10
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-93
Carbon Monoxide...................4-40, 4-53, 2-11, 2-32
Care of.........................................................5-82
Safety Belts................................................5-82
Your CD Player...........................................3-43
Your CDs ...................................................3-43Cargo Cover..................................................2-38
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-16
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-26
Chains, Tires..................................................5-66
Charging System Light....................................3-28
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-43
Checking Coolant............................................5-29
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-9
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-61
Check...........................................................3-31
Engine Light...............................................3-31
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-86
Child Restraints..............................................1-37
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-37
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Rear Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-51
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
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Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-18
Glove Box.....................................................2-35
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamps On Reminder.................................3-14
Headlamps....................................................5-55
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-55
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-56
Hood Latch Operation Check............................6-24
Hood.............................................................. 5-9
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-9
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-4
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-35
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-37
How to Add Fluid....................................5-25, 5-27
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-27How to Check Lubricant...................................5-52
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Check................................5-23, 5-26, 5-60
How to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-34
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-32
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-31
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-32
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-33
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-54
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-42
Ignition Positions.............................................2-15
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-60
Inspection......................................................6-29
Brake System.............................................6-29
Engine Cooling System................................6-28
Exhaust System..........................................6-28
Fuel System...............................................6-28
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-28
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Inspection (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-28
Throttle System...........................................6-29
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-90
Instrument Panel.............................................3-25
Cluster.......................................................3-25
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-25
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-17, 1-28LATCH System...............................................1-44
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-46
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-29
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Light.............................................................3-27
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-30
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Charging System.........................................3-28
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-35
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-31
Oil Pressure...............................................3-34
Overdrive Off..............................................3-35
Power Indicator...........................................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving..........................................4-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-51
Locks............................................................. 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-17
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-95
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil ................................................................5-16
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-34
Older Children, Restraints................................1-31
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening a Rear Door When the Security
Lock Is On.................................................2-10
Opening and Closing the Sunroof......................2-38
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads.........................................4-16
Operation Tips................................................3-21
Operation......................................................3-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outside.........................................................2-35
Convex Mirror.............................................2-35
Manual Mirrors............................................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34
Overdrive Off Light..........................................3-35
Overdrive Off.................................................2-22Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park (P)........................................................2-28
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-58
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-31
Parking.........................................................2-27
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-24
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-28
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-30
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-32
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-22
Passing..........................................4-13, 4-57, 0-3
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-40
Playing the Radio...........................................3-38
Power Mode..................................................2-23
Power Steering...............................................4-11
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