parking brake CHEVROLET TRACKER 2004 2.G Owner's Guide

Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See
Parking Brake on page 2-24if
necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and
try to start the engine. The starter should work only
when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the
¯oor. If the starter works when the clutch is not
pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See
Parking Brake
on page 2-24if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position,
but do not start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
·With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
·With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while
turning it towards LOCK.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
·To check the parking brake's holding ability: With
the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
·To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability:
With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then
release the parking brake followed by the regular
brake.
If your vehicle is four-wheel drive, be sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ¯ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris
can collect.
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Throttle System Inspection
Inspect the throttle system for interference or binding,
and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts
as needed. Replace any components that have high
effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator
and cruise control cables.
Rear Axle and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel-Drive) Service
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. SeeRear Axle on page 5-48andFour-Wheel Drive on
page 5-49. A ¯uid loss may indicate a problem. Check
the system(s), and repair the system(s) if needed. Refer
to
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services on
page 6-4to determine when to change the lubricant.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses for proper hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks,
cha®ng, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors
for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings
for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including
drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc.
Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have
your brakes inspected more often if your driving
habits or conditions result in frequent braking.
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil which meets GM
Standard GM6094M and displays
the American Petroleum Institute
Certi®ed for Gasoline Engines
starburst symbol. To determine
the proper viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil
on page 5-13.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water (preferably distilled)
and good quality Ethylene
Glycol Base Coolant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12378560, in
Canada 993089, or equivalent)
and conforming to GM
Speci®cation 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to
GM Speci®cation 1825M. See
Engine Coolant on page 5-25.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
žBrake Fluid
or equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent.
Hydraulic Clutch
SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345347, in
Canada 10953517) or equivalent
DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242) or lubricant
meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
Transmission (All)
and Transfer Case
(Four-Wheel-Drive)Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345349, in
Canada 10953465).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
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Brake
Parking......................................................2-24
System Inspection.......................................6-29
System Warning Light..................................3-30
Brake Adjustment............................................5-41
Brake Fluid....................................................5-39
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-41
Brake Wear...................................................5-41
Brakes..........................................................5-39
Braking........................................................... 4-7
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-12
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-51
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
Headlamps.................................................5-51
Rear Combination Lamps.............................5-54
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-55
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-53
Buying New Tires...........................................5-67
C
California Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-6
Canceling a Rear Door Security Lock.................. 2-9
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-98Carbon Monoxide.....................4-40, 4-57, 2-9, 2-29
Care of
Safety Belts................................................5-88
Your CD Player...........................................3-45
Your CDs ...................................................3-45
Cargo Cover..................................................2-36
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-17
CD Messages................................................3-44
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-24
Chains, Tires..................................................5-71
Charging System Light....................................3-30
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-33
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-40
Checking Coolant............................................5-26
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-14
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-59
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-91
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-31
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-42
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the
LATCH System........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-47
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-12
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
O
Odometer......................................................3-28
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-36
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock
Is On .......................................................... 2-8
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-16
Operation......................................................3-20
Operation Tips................................................3-23
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overdrive Off.................................................2-19
Overdrive Off Light..........................................3-37
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-25
Shifting Out of............................................2-27
Parking
Brake........................................................2-24
Over Things That Burn.................................2-28
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-63
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-28
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.....................3-23
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-61
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Tires (cont.)
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-70
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-66
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-15
Top Strap......................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-41
Torque Lock...................................................2-26
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires..................4-59
Towing
Recreational Vehicle.....................................4-47
Towing a Trailer..........................................4-57
Your Vehicle...............................................4-47
Trailer Brakes.................................................4-60
Transfer Case........................................2-22, 5-49
Transmission
Fluid, Automatic...........................................5-20
Fluid, Manual..............................................5-23
Transmission Operation, Automatic....................2-16
Transmission Operation, Manual........................2-20
Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit
Repair Manual............................................7-11
Transportation Options...................................... 7-7
Traveling to Remote Areas...............................4-18
Trip Odometer................................................3-28
Turn and Lane-Change Signals.......................... 3-6
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever........................... 3-6
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer..................4-62U
Underbody Flushing Service.............................6-27
Understanding Radio Reception........................3-45
Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................5-68
United States ± Customer Assistance.................. 7-4
Used Replacement Wheels..............................5-71
Using Cleaner on Fabric..................................5-86
Using the Rear Door Security Lock..................... 2-8
Using the Recovery Hooks...............................4-45
V
Vehicle
Control........................................................ 4-7
Damage Warnings........................................... iv
Design......................................................... 4-3
Loading......................................................4-51
Parking Your...............................................2-28
Symbols......................................................... iv
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data
Records....................................................... 7-9
Vehicle Identi®cation
Number (VIN).............................................5-93
Service Parts Identi®cation Label...................5-93
Vehicle Storage..............................................5-42
Ventilation Adjustment......................................3-22
Visor Vanity Mirror..........................................2-11
Visors...........................................................2-11
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