cooling CHEVROLET TRACKER 2004 2.G Owner's Manual

qDrain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst). SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-25for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure
cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qInspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service. (See footnote ².)
qReplace engine air cleaner ®lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more information.An Emission Control Service.
qChange automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þ In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or
higher.
þ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
þ When doing frequent trailer towing.
þ Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qChange manual transmission ¯uid.
qChange transfer case ¯uid.
qChange differential ¯uid.
qReplace fuel ®lter (or every 30 months, whichever
occurs ®rst, or sooner if ®lter is clogged).
An
Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qInspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness
and damage (or every 15 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint ¯ange bolts
if necessary.
33,000 Miles (55 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control Service.
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
qInspect engine accessory drive belts (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission
Control Service.
qDrain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst). SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-25for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure
cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qReplace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
qInspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qDrain, re®ll and bleed the brake system.
qInspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks.
Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace
parts as needed.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote ².)
qReplace engine air cleaner ®lter. SeeEngine Air
Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more information.An Emission Control Service.
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qReplace fuel ®lter (or every 30 months, whichever
occurs ®rst).An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote ².)
qChange manual transmission ¯uid.
qChange transfer case ¯uid.
qChange differential ¯uid.
qInspect emission system hoses and replace as
necessary.
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote ².)
qInspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness
and damage (or every 15 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint ¯ange bolts
if necessary.
63,000 Miles (105 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control Service.
66,000 Miles (110 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control Service.
qIf Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment
air ®lters.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
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qDrain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst). SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-25for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure
cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qReplace engine air cleaner ®lter. SeeEngine
Air Cleaner/Filter on page 5-18for more information.An Emission Control Service.
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qChange manual transmission ¯uid.
qChange transfer case ¯uid.
qChange differential ¯uid.
qReplace fuel ®lter (or every 30 months, whichever
occurs ®rst).
An Emission Control Service.
(See footnote ².)
qInspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness
and damage (or every 15 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint ¯ange bolts
if necessary.
93,000 Miles (155 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control Service.
96,000 Miles (160 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control Service.
qIf Equipped: Inspect passenger compartment
air ®lters.
qRotate tires. See
Tire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
99,000 Miles (165 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 3 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control Service.
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
qIf you have not used your vehicle under severe
service conditions listed previously and, therefore,
have not changed your automatic transmission ¯uid,
change both the ¯uid and ®lter.
120,000 Miles (200 000 km)
qReplace evaporative emission canister and air
suction ®lter (or every 120 months, whichever occurs
®rst).
An Emission Control Service.
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qInspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness
and damage (or every 15 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint ¯ange bolts
if necessary.
22,500 Miles (37 500 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 7.5 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
30,000 Miles (50 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 7.5 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qIf Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air
®lters.qChange automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þ In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or
higher.
þ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
þ When doing frequent trailer towing.
þ Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qInspect engine accessory drive belts (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission
Control Service.
qDrain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst). SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-25for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure
cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qInspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness
and damage (or every 15 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint ¯ange bolts
if necessary.
52,500 Miles (87 500 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 7.5 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
60,000 Miles (100 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 7.5 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qIf Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air
®lters.qChange automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þ In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or
higher.
þ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
þ When doing frequent trailer towing.
þ Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qInspect engine accessory drive belts (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission
Control Service.
qDrain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst). SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-25for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure
cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qReplace spark plugs.An Emission Control Service.
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If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
qInspect propeller shafts and U-joints for looseness
and damage (or every 15 months, whichever
occurs ®rst). Inspect more frequently if used off-road
or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint ¯ange bolts
if necessary.
82,500 Miles (137 500 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 7.5 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qRotate tires. SeeTire Inspection and Rotation on
page 5-64for proper rotation pattern and additional
information.(See footnote +.)
90,000 Miles (150 000 km)
qChange engine oil and ®lter (or every 7.5 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
qIf Equipped: Replace passenger compartment air
®lters.qInspect engine accessory drive belts (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst).
An Emission
Control Service.
qInspect automatic transmission ¯uid hose (or every
45 months, whichever occurs ®rst).
qChange automatic transmission ¯uid and ®lter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:
þ In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90ÉF (32ÉC) or
higher.
þ In hilly or mountainous terrain.
þ When doing frequent trailer towing.
þ Uses such as found in taxi, police or delivery
service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the ¯uid and ®lter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
qDrain, ¯ush and re®ll cooling system (or every
30 months, whichever occurs ®rst). SeeEngine
Coolant on page 5-25for what to use. Inspect hoses.
Clean radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck.
Pressure test the cooling system and pressure
cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote ².)
qInspect ignition coil plug cap (or every 30 months,
whichever occurs ®rst).An Emission Control
Service.
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance
Inspections
Listed in this part are inspections and services which
should be performed at least twice a year (for instance,
each spring and fall).
You should let your dealer's
service department do these jobs. Make sure any
necessary repairs are completed at once.
Proper procedures to perform these services may be
found in a service manual. SeeService Publications
Ordering Information on page 7-11.
Steering, Suspension and Front
Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
Inspect the front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering
lines and hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks,
cracks, cha®ng, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive
axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace
seals if necessary.
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body
near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged,
missing or out-of-position parts as well as open seams,
holes, loose connections or other conditions which
could cause a heat build-up in the ¯oor pan or could let
exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See
Engine Exhaust
on page 2-29.
Fuel System Inspection
Inspect the complete fuel system for damage or leaks.
Engine Cooling System Inspection
Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they
are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes,
®ttings and clamps; replace as needed. Clean the
outside of the radiator and air conditioning condenser.
To help ensure proper operation, a pressure test of
the cooling system and pressure cap is recommended
at least once a year.
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Child Restraints (cont.)
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside
Seat Position...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front
Seat Position...........................................1-49
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-19
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-86
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-89
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-91
Weatherstrips..............................................5-88
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-90
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-89
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-86
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-88
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-88
Cleaning Leather............................................5-87
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-88
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-90
Cleaning Tires................................................5-91
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-87
Climate Control System...................................3-19
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-23
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-22Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-24
Coinholder(s)..................................................2-33
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-7
Convenience Net............................................2-36
Coolant
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-32
Heater, Engine............................................2-15
Cooling System..............................................5-31
Cruise Control.................................................. 3-9
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-33
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-7
Customer Assistance for Text
Telephone (TTY) Users............................... 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors....7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States
Government............................................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-5
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
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D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-14
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-3
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-21
Dinghy Towing................................................4-48
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-50
Dome Lamp...................................................3-16
Door
Locks.......................................................... 2-6
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
Driver
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-15
Driver Behavior................................................ 4-2
Driving
At Night.....................................................4-30
City...........................................................4-34
Defensive..................................................... 4-3
Drunken....................................................... 4-4
Environment................................................. 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-35
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-38
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-32
Winter........................................................4-40
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-26
Driving Downhill..............................................4-24
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-28
Driving in Water..............................................4-29Driving On Grades..........................................4-62
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-20
Driving On Snow or Ice...................................4-41
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-33
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-34
Driving Uphill..................................................4-21
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-61
E
Electrical System
Add-On Equipment......................................5-93
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-94
Emissions Inspection and Maintenance
Programs...................................................3-35
Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-18
Battery.......................................................5-42
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-33
Coolant......................................................5-25
Coolant Heater............................................2-15
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-32
Cooling System Inspection............................6-28
Drive Belt Routing......................................5-101
Engine Compartment Overview......................5-12
Exhaust.....................................................2-29
Oil .............................................................5-13
Overheating................................................5-28
Starting......................................................2-14
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Inspection
Brake System.............................................6-29
Engine Cooling System................................6-28
Exhaust System..........................................6-28
Fuel System...............................................6-28
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-28
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-28
Throttle System...........................................6-29
Instrument Panel
Cluster.......................................................3-27
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-16
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-94
Interior Lamps................................................3-16
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-43
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-25
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-3
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps
Exterior......................................................3-13
Interior.......................................................3-16
Lap Belt........................................................1-25
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-15, 1-26
LATCH System
Child Restraints...........................................1-42
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Leaving Your Vehicle......................................... 2-9
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine
Running.....................................................2-26
Light
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-29
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-31
Brake System Warning.................................3-30
Charging System.........................................3-30
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-37
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-33
Oil Pressure...............................................3-36
Overdrive Off..............................................3-37
Power Indicator...........................................3-37
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-28
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-51
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving..........4-16
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