1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER Owners Manual

CAUTION
A Never do this.
seat that has a lap-shoulder belt,
but the shoulder part is behind the
child. If
the child wears the belt in
this way, in a crash the child
might slide under
the belt. The
belt’s force would then
be applied
right
on the child’s abdomen. That
could cause serious or fatal
injuries.
L h Here a child is sitting in a
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion
of the belt should be worn low and snug
on the hips, and just touching
the child’s
thighs. This applies belt force to the
child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But
if a safety belt isn’t long enough to
fasten, your dealer will order you an
extender. It’s free. When you
go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat you will
wear,
so the extender will be long
enough for you. The extender will
be
just for you, and just for the seat in your
vehicle that you choose. Don’t let
someone else use it, and use it only for
the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just
attach it to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint
Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly.
Look for any loose
parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from
doing its job, have
it repaired.
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Seats & Safety Belts
rn Replacing Safety Belts
afler a Crash
If you've had a crash, do you need new
belts?
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After a very minor collision, nothing
may be necessary. But if
the belts were
stretched, as they would be
if worn
during a more severe crash, then you
need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace
them. Collision damage also may mean
you will have to have safety belt parts
like the retractor replaced or anchorage
locations repaired
- even if the belt
wasn't being used at the time
of the
collision.
Q: What's wrong with this?
A: The belt is torn.
Torn or frayed belts may not
1 b protect you in a crash. They
can rip apart under impact forces.
If a belt is torn or frayed, get a
new one right away.
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Before replacing any safety belt, see
your dealer for the correct part number.
You'll need the model year and the
model
number of your vehicle. The
model year is on your title and
registration.
And you can find the model
number on the certification/tire label
of
your vehicle.
The model number on the replacement
belt must be listed on the safety belt you
want to replace.
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Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional
features on your Geo. and
information on starting. shifting
and braking
. Also explained are
the instrument panel and the
warning systems that tell you
if
everything is working properly -
and what to do if you have a
problem
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Part 2
Features & Controls
Keys ................................................................ 44
Door Locks
.......................................................... 45
Theft
................................................................ 47
New Vehicle “Break-In”
............................................... 48
Ignitionswitch ....................................................... 48
Starting Your Engine .................................................. 49
Driving through Deep Standing Water
.................................... 50
Five-Speed Manual Transmission ........................................ 54
Parking
.............................................................. 60
EngineExhaust ....................................................... 64
Automatic Transmission
................................................ 51
Four-wheel Drive
..................................................... 57
Windows
............................................................ 66
Horn
................................................................ 67
Tiltwheel ........................................................... 67
The Turn Signal/Lights Control/Headlight Beam Lever
...................... 67
Interior Lights
........................................................ 71
Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
........................................ 72
Rear Window Wiper/Washer ............................................ 73
Mirrors .............................................................. 74
Storage and Compartments ............................................. 75
SunVisors ........................................................... 76
Passenger Assist Grips
................................................. 76
Ashtrays and Lighter .................................................. 77
Instrument Panel and Clusters
........................................... 80
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators .................................... 82
ConvertibleTop ...................................................... 87
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Features & Controls
1 I Keys
Leaving young children in a
vehicle with the ignition key
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is dangerous for many reasons. A
child or others could be badly
injured or even killed.
They could operate controls or
even make the vehicle move.
Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle
with young children. One key is used
for the ignition, the
doors, and all other locks.
When a new Tracker is delivered, the
dealer removes the metal plate from the key ring and gives
it to the first owner.
The metal plate has a code
on it that
tells your dealer
or a qualified locksmith
how to make extra keys. Keep the code
in a safe place. If you lose your keys,
you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this code.
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H Door Locks
Passengers - especially children
- can easily open the doors and
fall out. When a door is Iocked,
the inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through
an unlocked door when you slow
down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You
increase the! chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if tbe doors aren’t locked.
Wear safety belts properly, lock
your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever yw drive your
vehicle. 1
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There are several ways to lock and
unlock your vehicle:
From
the outside: Use your key. To
lock the door, turn the key clockwise as
far as
it will go.
The lock switch on the driver’s door
will not work when the door is open.
This prevents the driver from being
locked out.
From the inside, push down the button
on the door.
To unlock the door, pull up on the
button.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, open the
door and set the locks from inside. Then
get out and close the door.
Pull
up on the outside door handle as
you close the door.
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Features & Controls
Tailgate
Use your key to lock or unlock your
tailgate.
If you have a convertible, be sure to
unzip
the rear plastic window before
opening
the tailgate. See “Opening and
Closing Your Rear Window” in the
Index. Open the tailgate with the bottom
of the window still attached to the
tailgate.
When closing the tailgate be sure:
Both lower corner canvas top flaps
are facing outward
so they do not get
caught
in the tailgate.
correctly or you could damage your
zipper.
The zipper connector is engaged
It can be dangerous to drive
with the tailgate window
open, Carbon monoxide (CO) gas
can come into your vehicle. You
can’t see or smell CO. It can cause
unconsciousness
and even death.
If you must drive with the taiIgate
window open:
0 Make sure all ather windows an
shut.
Tm the fan on your heating or
cooling system to its highest
speed with the setting on u.
That will force outside air into
your vehicle. See L4C~f~~
Controls” in the Index.
* If you have air vents on or
under tbc’instrument panel, open
them at1 the way*
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