1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER inflation pressure

Service & Appearance Care
Loading Your Vehicle
Two labels on your vehicle show how
much weight
it may properly carry. The
Tire-Loading Information label found on
the driver’s door lock pillar tells you the
proper size, speed rating and
recommended inflation pressures for the
tires on your vehicle. It also gives you
important information about the number
of people that can be in your vehicle and
the total weight that you can carry. This
weight is called the Vehicle Capacity
Weight and includes the weight of all
occupants, cargo, and all
nonfactory-installed options. The other
label is the Certification label,
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found on the rear edge of the driver’s
door. It tells you the gross weight
capacity of your vehicle, called the
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating).
The GVWR includes the weight of the
vehicle, all occupants, fuel and cargo.
Never exceed the GVWR for your
vehicle, or the Gross Axle Weight
Rating (GAWR) for either the front or
rear axle.
And, if you do have a heavy load, you
should spread it out. Don’t carry more
than
900 pounds (408 kilograms) in your
rear area.
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CAUTION
Do not load your vehicle any
heavier than the GVWR or
the
maximum front and rear I
GAWRs. If you do, parts on you]
vehicle can break, or it can chang
the way your vehicle handles.
These could cause you to lose
control. Also, overloading can
shorten the life of your vehicle.
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Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous.
9 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result of too much
friction. You could have an air-out and a serious accident. See “Loading
Your Vehicle” in the Index.
resulting accident could cause serious injury. Check all tires frequently to
maintain the recommended pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when
the tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut, punctured, or broken by a
sudden impact, such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires at the
recommended pressure.
your tires have been damaged, replace them.
the correct high speed rated tires.
* Underinflated tires pose the same danger as overloaded tires. The
Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your tread is badly worn, or if
Don’t drive over 85 mph (135 kmh) even if it’s legal, unless you have
Inflation - Tire Pressure
The Tire-Loading Information label
which
is on the driver’s door lock pillar
shows the correct inflation pressures for
your tires, when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting
for
at least three hours or driven no more
than a mile.
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I Don’t let anyone tell you that
underinflation
or overinflation is
If your tires have too rnllrh air
(overinflation), y
Unusual wear
Bad handling When
to Check: Check your tires once
a month or more.
How to Check: Use a good quality
pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Simply looking at the tires will not tell
you
the pressure, especially if you have
radial tires
- which may look properly
inflated even
if they’re underinflated.
If your tires have valve caps, be sure to
put them back on. They help prevent
leaks by keeping out dirt and moisture.
Tire Inspection and Rotation
To make your tires last longer, have
them inspected and rotated at the mileages recommended
in your
Maintenance Schedule. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services”
in the Index.
Use this rotation pattern.
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If your spare wheel does not match your
other wheels, you may want to use this
pattern.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust
the front and rear inflation pressure as
shown
on the Tire-Loading Information
label. Make certain that all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut
Torque’’ in the Index.
CA U TION
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Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on
the parts
to which it is
fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The
wheel could come off and cause an
accident. When you change a
wheel, remove any rust or dirt
from places where the wheel
attaches to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use
a cloth or
paper towel to
do this; but be sure
to use a scraper or wire brush
later,
if you need to, to get all the
rust or dirt
off. (See “Changing a
Flat Tire” in the Index.)
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When It’s Time for New Tires
One way to tell when it’s time for new
tires is to check the treadwear
indicators, which will appear when your
tires have only
2/32 inch (1.6 mm) or
less of tread remaining.
You need a new tire if
You can see the indicators at three
You can see cord or fabric showing
The tread or sidewall is cracked, cut
places around
the tire.
through the tire’s rubber.
or snagged deep enough to show cord
or fabric.
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At Least Once a Month
CHECK
OR SERVICE “‘HAT TO DO
Tires
Inflation
Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading
Information label located
on driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
l At least Twice a Year
CHECK
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Fluid Level
Check Check
the transfer case, axle differential(s) and automatic or manual transmission fluid levels and
add as needed. See “Transfer Case,
” ‘‘Axle, Rear,” “Axle, Front” and “Automatic
I Transmission” or “Manual Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss in these systems could I
I indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once. I
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Halogen Bulbs .................. 248
Halogen Headlight Bulb
Replacement
.................. 248
Hazard Warning Flashers
.......... 190
Haze. Driving in Fog. Mist and ..... 162
Head Restraints
................... 14
Headlights Halogen Bulb Replacement
....... 248
High/Low Beam
................ 70
Lever. Turn Signal/Lights
ControVHeadlight Beam
........ 67
Lights On Reminder
............. 69
Heater Controls ................. 102
Heating
........................ 103
Heating. Bi-Level
................ 103
High Beams
..................... 159
High/Low Beam. Headlight
......... 70
Highway Hypnosis
............... 168
Hill and Mountain Roads
.......... 169
Hill. Approaching a
.............. 146
Hills. Parking
on ................. 171
Hills. Driving on Off-Road
........ 145
Hitches (Trailer)
................. 180
Hood Release
................... 227
Hook-Ups. Front Towing
.......... 198
Hook-Ups. Rear Towing .......... 199
Hooks. Recovery
................ 2 18
Horn ........................... 67 Hubs. Free-Wheeling
.............. 58
Automatic
..................... 59
Manual
........................ 59
Hydroplaning
................... 16.1
Hypnosis. Highway .............. 168
Ice. Driving on Snow or .......... 174
Identification
Engine
....................... 272
Label. Service Parts
............ 272
Number. Vehicle
............... 272
Ignition Switch
................... 48
Incline. Driving across an
......... 152
Incline. Stalling on an
............. 154
Indicators. Warning Lights. Gages and
..................... 82
Inflation
- Tire Pressure .......... 254
Inspections. Periodic Maintenance
. . 303
Instrument Panel And Clusters
................... 80
Bins .......................... 75
Cleaning the Top of the
.......... 266
Fuse Block
.................... 275
Interior Lights
.................... 7 1
Jump Starting .................. 19 1
Keys ................ .... 44
Label. Certification
.............. 252
Label. Tire-Loading Information
.... 252 Lamp. Malfunction Indicator
. . ... 85
Lane Change Indicator. Turn
Signal and
..................... 68
Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belt)
...... 24
Leather Cleaning
................ 265
Leaving the Freeway
............. 165
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
................. 62
Levers Controls (Comfort Control System)
.................... 102
Turn SignaULights ControUHeadlight Beam
........ 67
Windshield Wiper/Washer
........ 72
Lighter. Cigarette
................. 77
Lights Brake System Warning
........... 84
Charging System
................ 85
Check Engine
.................. 85
Dome ......................... 71
Engine Oil Pressure
............. 85
Interior ........................ 71
Malfunction Indicator
............ 85
Oil Pressure. ................... 86
On Reminder ................... 69
Operation of ................... 69
Safety Belt Reminder ............ 23
Traffic
....................... 120
Warning. Gages and Indicators
.... 82
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Index
Stains .......................... 264
Stalling on an Incline ............. 154
Starting Your Engine .............. 49
Starting. Jump ................... 191
Steam (Engine Overheating) ...... -200
Steering ........................ 132
Fluid, Power .................. 243
In Emergencies ................ 134
Power ....................... 132
Storage and Compartments ......... 75
Storage. Vehicle ................. 247
Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or
Snow, If You’re
............... 2 17
Sun Visors ....................... 76
Sunroof. Opening and
Closing Your
................... 89
Switch, Ignition .................. 48
Symbols. Safety Warnings and ....... 6
Symbols. Vehicle ................. 18
Tachometer ..................... 82
Tailgate (Door Locks) ............. 46
Tank, Filling Your (Fuel) .......... 223
Temperature Gage, Engine
Coolant
....................... 85
Terrain. Scanning the ............. 144
Theft ........................... 47
Tips ......................... 132
Stuck in Deep Snow, If You’re ..... 177
Symbols on Road Signs ........... 120
Theft Deterrent Feature
(AM/FM Stereo with Cassette
Tape Player)
................ 1 13
Thermostat ..................... 243
Tilt Wheel ...................... -67
Tires .......................... 253
Balance ...................... 259
Chains ....................... 26 1
Changing a Flat
................ 208
Cleaning White Sidewall ........ 269
Inflation Pressure .............. 254
Inspection .................... 255
Loading Information Label ....... 252
New ......................... 256
Rotation ...................... 255
Temperature Grades ............ 258
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s. .. 180
Traction Grades ................ 258
Treadwear .................... 258
Uniform Quality Grading ........ 257
AM/FM Stereo ................ 109
AM/FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player
.......... 1 1 1
Tone, Setting the
Top Strap (Child Restraint)
......... 33
Top, Convertible ................. 87
Storage ........................ 96
Top, Preparing Your Canvas for
Top, Removing and Installing
Your Canvas
................... 91
Torque Lock .................... 173
Towing a Trailer ................. 177
Towing Hook.Ups. Front ......... -198
Towing Hook.Ups. Rear .......... 199
Towing Your Vehicle ............. 196
Towing. Recreational ............. 186
From the Front ................ 187
From the Rear ................. 186
Traffic Lights ................... 120
Traffic Officer .................. 122
Trailer
Backing Up with a
.............. 183
Brakes
....................... 181
Driving on Grades .............. 184
Driving with a ................. 182
Following Distance with a ....... 183
Hitches ....................... 180
If You Do Decide to Pull a ....... 178
Making Turns with a ............ 183
Parking on Hills with a .......... 184
Passing with a ................. 183
Safety Chains ................. 181
Tongue, Weight of the .......... 180
Towing a ..................... 177
Towing. Maintenance When ..... 185
Turn Signals When Towing a ..... 183
Weight of the .................. 179
When You Are Ready to Leave
after Parking on a Hill
......... 185
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