At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE 4- WHAT TO DO
Brake-Transaxle Shift
Interlock
- BTSI
(Automatic Transaxle)
I CAUTION m A When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others I
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a
2. Firmly apply the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary).
NOTE: 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 don’t start the engine. Without
level
surface.
applying the regular brake,
try to move the shift lever out of P (Park) with normal effort. If
the shift lever moves out of
P (Park), your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.
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Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO
Steering Column Lock While
parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift
position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in
With a manual transmission, the key will turn to LOCK only if you push the key in farther,
On all vehicles, the key should come out only
in LOCK.
P (Park).
while turning
it towards LOCK.
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission
P (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing 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
VI your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the
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: With the engine running and transmission in Neutral, slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this until the vehicle is held by the
parking brake only.
To check the P (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to P (Park). Then release all brakes.
If your vehicle is four-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case is not in Neutral.
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
Listed below are inspections and services which should be
performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring or
fall). You should let your
GM dealer’s service department or
other qualified service center do these
jobs. Make sure
any necessary repairs are completed at once.
CHECK
I OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO
Steering, Suspension,
and Front-Wheel-Drive
Axle Boot and Seal
Inspection
Exhaust System
Inspection
Throttle Linkage
Inspection
Rear Axle (All) and
Front Axle
(Four-wheel Drive)
Service ~ Inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs
of wear or lack of lubrication. On vehicles equipped with power steering, inspect power steering,
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. On vehicles equipped
with manual steering, check
for seal leakage. Clean and then inspect drive axle boot seals for
damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals
if necessary.
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 floor pan or could let exhaust fumes
into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust’’
in the Index.
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts.
Replace parts as needed. Check accelerator pedal for smooth operation and even pedal effort.
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See “Rear Axle’’ and ‘‘Four-wheel Drive’’
in
the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system(s), and repair the system(s) if
needed. Refer to “Scheduled Maintenance Services,” earlier in this part, to determine when to
change
the lubricant.
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Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Note: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering System
Automatic Transmission
Wheel Bearings
FLUID/LUBRICANT
GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the
recommended viscosity. The SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others,
such as
SG/CC, SG/CD, or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine proper viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine, see
‘ ‘Engine Oil” in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753) conforming to GM Specification 6038M or approved recycled coolant
conforming to GM Specification 6038M.
Delco-Supreme 1
l@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.
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Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent).
DEXRONB-I1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 1051855) or equivalent.
DEXRON*-I1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part
No. 1051855) or equivalent.
3.
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Wheel bearing grease meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part
No. 105 1344 or equivalent).
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Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Cont.)
USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT
I Manual Transmission I SAE 75W-90 GL-4 (GM Part No. 12345871 Castrol@ Syntorq GL-4 or equivalent). I
Manual Transmission Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
Shift Linkage 1052497 or equivalent).
Key Lock Cylinders Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part
No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil
or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).
Automatic Transmission Engine oil.
Shift Linkage
Clutch Linkage Pivot Lithium base grease.
Points
Floor Shift Linkage Engine oil.
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Chassis Lubrication Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
Windshield Washer Sol- GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent.
vent
Rear Axle (All)
SAE 75W-90 GL-5 Hypoid Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977).
Front Axle (Four-wheel
Drive) 1052497
or equivalent).
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Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive)
Hood Latch Assembly
a. Pivots and Spring
b. Release Pawl
Anchor
Hood, Door,
and
Liftgate Hinges, Rear Folding Seat,
Fuel Door
Hinge, Rear Compart-
ment Lid Hinges
Weatherstrips Constant Velocity
Universal Joint
FLUID/LUBRICANT
SAE 75W-90, GL-4 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 12345871).
a. Engine oil.
b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent).
Engine oil.
Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part
No. 12345579) or equivalent.
Chassis lubricant meeting requirements
of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No.
1052497 or equivalent).
See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.
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Customer Assistance Information
1993 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form
in this book and mailing it with your check, money order or credit card information to Helm. Incormrated (address listed below).
CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1993 GEO TRACKER
PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS
Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, lettersand articles
published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica-
tions listed previously in this section.
A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model
year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year.
PSP Index and Summaries
Year Form Number Price
1992 PSPI-92 .............................. Free
1991 PSPI-91..
.............................. Free
1990 PSPI-90
............................... Free
NOTE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may
be found in the PSP Index. Prices are $4.00 for the first PSP and $2.00
for each additional PSP on the same order.
PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)
Year Description Form Number Price
1991 All PSP’S .................... PSP-91-4 40.00
1990 All PSP’S
.................... PSP-90-4 40.00
For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated.
SERVICE MANUALS
Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information
on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer-
ing, body, etc.
Model rorm Number Price
1993 Geo Tracker
.................. ST-377-93 $43.00
‘Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Write
information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo,
Convertible.
OWNER’S INFORMATION
Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended to pro-
vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s
Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.
1993 Geo Tracker Owner’s Manual
In Portfolio:
Includes Porffolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet.
1993 Geo Tracker In-Portfolio
.......... .lo213040 $15.00
Without Portfolio: Includes Owner’s Manual.
1993 Geo Tracker Without Portfolio
..... ,10213056 $11.00
CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Address all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED
Service Publications are available for current and past model PO. Box 07130
ChevroletlGeo vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year Detroit,
MI 48207
and model name of vehicle.
Credit Card Orders ONLY 1-800-782-4356
For information and inquiries call: (313) 883-1430
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Index
Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 272
Adjustment. Brake
............... 13 1
Adjustment. Clutch
............... 238
Air Cleaner
..................... 233
Air Conditioner Controls
.......... 104
Air Filter Replacement
............ 234
Alignment. Wheel
............... 259
Aluminum Wheel Cleaning
........ 269
Antenna
........................ 116
Anti-lock Brakes
................. 129
Anti-lock. To Use
................ 130
Appearance Care
................ 26 1
Appearance Care and Maintenance
Materials
..................... 27 1
Appearance Care. Service and
...... 22 1
Ashtray. Front ................... 77
Assist Grips. Passenger
............ 76
Audio Systems
.................. 106
AM/FM Stereo
................ 108
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 110
Automatic Transmission
............ 5 1
Fluid ........................ 234
TorqueLock
.................. 173
Axle. Front (Four-Wheel-Drive)
.... 239
Axle, Rear
...................... 238
Ashtray and
Lighter
............... 77
Ashtrays, Other
.................. 77
Babies. Smaller Children and
(Safety Belts)
................... 30
Backing Up (With a Trailer)
........ 183
Balance. Tire
................... 259
Battery
......................... 247
Bi-Level Heating
................ 103
Bin. Coinholder and
............... 76
Bins. Instrument Panel
............. 75
Brakes
Before Leaving on a Long
Trip
..... 167
Blizzard. If You’re Caught
in a ..... 175
Adjustment
.................. -13 1
Anti-lock
..................... 129
Master Cylinder
............... 245
Parking
....................... 60
PedalTravel
.................. 131
Rear Drum
.................... 130
System Parts. Replacing
......... 247
System Warning Light
........... 84
Trailer
....................... 18 1
Wear Indicators. Disc
........... 130
Braking ........................ 127
Braking in Emergencies
........... 132
“Break-In.
.. New Vehicle .......... 48
Brightness Control
................ 7 1
Bulb Replacement ................ 248
Front Parking and Turn
Signal Light
................. 249
Headlights
.................... 248
Sidemarker Light
.............. 250
Rear Combination Light
......... 25
1 Bulbs. Halogen
.................. 248
Bulbs. Replacement
.............. 276
Canvas TOP
Preparing for Storage
............ 96
Removing and Installing Your
..... 91
Special Care
for ................ 268
Carbon Monoxide (Engine Exhaust)
. . 64
Care of Canvas Top
.............. 268
Cassette Tape Player. Care of Your
. . 115
Cassette Tape. To Play a
.......... 111
Certification Label
............... 252
Chains. Safety (Trailer)
........... 181
Chains. Tire
.................... 261
Changing a Flat Tire
.............. 208
Charging System Light
............. 85
Check Engine Light
............... 85
Capacities
and Specifications
....... 277
Checking Things under the Hood
.... 227
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.... 39
Chemical Paint Spotting ........... 270
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside
Assistance
.................... 319
Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications
Ordering Information
........... 318
Child Restraints
.................. 31
Securing in the Rear Seat
......... 34
Securing in the Right Front Seat .... 36
Top Strap. Right Front
Passenger Position Only
........ 33
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