1993 CHEVROLET TRACKER washer fluid

Features & Controls
W@er/Washer Lever
The lever on the right side of the
steering column controls
the windshield
wipers and washers.
Move the wiper switch
to the position
you want:
OFF - The wipers are off.
INT - Intermittent wiper operation
(if your Tracker has this).
In light
rain or snow, you might want to use
this position rather than continuous
wiping.
LO - The wipers will run
continuously at low speed.
HI - The wipers will run
continuously at high speed.
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For a single wiping cycle, push the lever
to
MIST. Hold it there until the wipers Damaged wiper blades may
start, then let go. The wipers will stop prevent you from seeing well
after one cycle.
If you want more enough in a storm to drive safely.
cycles, hold the lever on
MIST longer. To avoid damage, be sure to clear
Washers I I ice and snow from the wiper I
Pull the wipedwasher lever toward you
to spray washer fluid on the windshield.
The spray will continue until you release
the lever. This will also turn on the low
meed wiDers. blades
before using them. If
they're frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen or thaw them. If
your blades
do become damaged,
get new blades
or blade inserts.
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Heavy snow or ice can overload your
wipers.
A circuit breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away snow
or ice to prevent an overload.
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J Driving without washer I
’ 1 fluid can be dangerous. A
I bad mud splash can block your I
vision. You could hit mother
vehicle or go off the road.
Check your washer fluid level
often.
* In freezing weather, don’t use
your washer until the windshield
is
warmed. Otherwise the
washer fluid can form ice on the
windshield, blocking your
vision.
NOTICE
When using concentrated washer
fluid, follow the manufacturer’c
instructions for adding wate-
ready-to-use washer fluid. Wa
can cause the solution
to freez
and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system.
Also, wate~
loesn’t clean as well as washe
luid
.
B Don’t mix water with
r
Weedwasher
To turn on your rear wiper, push .
Push again to turn it off.
To spray washer fluid on the rear
window push about halfway down.
Washerfluid will spray as long as
you
hold u. To wash and wipe at the
same time, push
0 all the way in.
Q
her fluid tank Only The washer and w&er will run as long
full when it’s
very cc as you hold r\J . To add washer fluid,
This allows for expansion,
see “Windshield Washer Fluid”
in the
which could damage the tank if Index.
* 5 completely full.
Don’t use radiator antifreeze in
{our windshield washer. It can
damage your paint.
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I Driving a Long
Distunce
Although most long trips today are made
on freeways, there are still many made
on regular highways.
Long-distance driving on freeways and
regular highways is the same in some
ways. The trip has
to be planned and the
vehicle prepared, you drive at
higher-than-city speeds, and there are
longer turns behind the wheel. You’ll
l enjoy your trip more if you and your
vehicle are in good shape. Here are
some tips for a successful long trip.
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well
rested. If you must start when you’re
not fresh
- such as after a day’s work
- don’t plan to make too many miles
that first part
of the journey. Wear
comfortable clothing and shoes you can
easily drive in.
Is your vehicle ready for a long trip? If
you keep it serviced and maintained, it’s
ready to go.
If it needs service, have it
done before starting out. Of course,
you’ll find experienced and able service
experts in Geo dealerships all across
North America. They’ll be ready and
willing to help
if you need it. Here
are some things you can check
before a trip:
Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the
reservoir full? Are all windows clean
inside and outside?
Wiper Blades: Are they in good
shape?
Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids:
Have you checked all levels?
Lights: Are they all working? Are the
lenses clean?
Tires: They are vitally important to a
safe, trouble-free trip. Is the tread
good enough
for long-distance
driving? Are the tires all inflated
to
the recommended pressure?
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Your Driving and the Road
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You may want to put winter
emergency supplies in your vehicle.
Include an ice scraper, a small brush
or broom, a supply of windshield
washer fluid, a rag, some winter outer
clothing, a small shovel, a flashlight,
a red cloth, and a couple of reflective
warning triangles. And, if
you will be
driving under severe conditions,
include
a small bag of sand, a piece
of old carpet or
a couple of burlap
bags to help provide traction.
Be sure
you properly secure these items
in
your vehicle.
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Driving on Snow or Ice
Most of the time, those places where
your tires meet the road probably have
good traction.
However,
if there is snow or ice
between your tires and the road, you can
have a very slippery situation. You’ll
have a lot less traction or “grip” and
will need to be very careful.
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What’s the worst time for this? “Wet
ice.
” Very cold snow or ice can be slick
and hard to drive on. But wet ice can be
even more trouble because it may offer
the least traction
of all. You can get
“wet ice” when it’s about freezing
(32°F; OOC) and freezing rain begins to
fall.
Try to avoid driving on wet ice
until salt and sand crews can get there.
Whatever the condition
- smooth ice,
packed, blowing or loose snow
- drive
with caution. Accelerate gently.
Try not
to break the fragile traction. If you
accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will
spin and polish the surface under the
tires even more.
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Part 6
Here you wit1 find information
about the care of your Geo
. This
part begins with service and fuel
information. and then it shows
how to check important fluid and
lubricant levels
. There is also
technical information about your
vehicle. and
a section devoted to
its appearance care
.
ii iervice & Appearance Care
Service ............................................................. 222
Fuel ............................................................... 223
Checking Things under the Hood ........................................ 227 .
HoodRelease 227
Engineoil ........................................................ 229
Aircleaner ........................................................ 233
Automatic Transmission Fluid ........................................ 234
Manual Transmission Fluid ........................................... 237
Clutch Adjustment .................................................. 238
RearAxle ......................................................... 238
Four-WheelDrive .................................................. 239
Enginecoolant ..................................................... 240
Power Steering Fluid ................................................ 243
Windshield Washer Fluid ............................................ 244
Brake Master Cylinder ............................................... 245
Battery ........................................................... 247
Bulb Replacement .................................................... 248
LoadingYourVehicle ................................................. 252
Tires ............................................................... 253
Appearancecare ..................................................... 261
Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials .............................. 271
Vehicle Identification Number .......................................... 272
Service Parts Identification Label ........................................ 272
Add-on Electrical Equipment ........................................... 272
Fuses and Circuit Breakers ............................................. 273
ReplacementBulbs ................................................... 276
Capacities and Specifications ........................................... 277
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Service & Appearance Care
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An electric fan under the
hood can start up and injure
you even when the engine is not
running. Keep hands, clothing and
tools away from any underhood
electric
fan. Don't reach through
the grille to release the underhood
lever.
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When you open the hood, you'll see:
1. Battery
2. Automatic Transmission Dipstick
(Option)
3. Oil Fill Cap
4. Brake Fluid Reservoir
5. Air Cleaner
6. Power Steering Reservoir (Option)
7. Engine Coolant Reservoir
8. Radiator Cap
9. Electric Fan
10. Engine Oil Dipstick
11. Windshield Washer Reservoir
12. Main Fuse Box
CAUTION
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Things that burn can get on
hot engine parts and start a
fire. These include liquids like
gasoline, oil, coolant, brake fluid,
windshield washer and other
fluids, and plastic or rubber. You
or others could be burned. Be
careful not to drop or spill things
that will burn onto a hot engine.
Before closing the hood, be sure all the
filler caps are on.
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Service & Appearance Care
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Windshield Washer Fluid
To Add:
Open the cap with the washer symbol on
it. Add washer fluid until the bottle is
full.
When the engine compartment is hot,
the level should be at the
MAX mark.
When the engine compartment is cool,
the level should be at the
MIN mark.
What to Add:
Refer to the Mainten lance Schedule to
determine what kind
of fluid to use. See
“Recommended Fluids and Lubricants”
in
the Index.
When adding power steering fluid
or making a complete fluid
change, always use the prope:
fluid. Failure to use the proper
fluid can cause leaks and damage
hoses and seals.
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When using concentrated wash fluid, follow the manufacturer‘
instructions for adding water.
ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cause the solution to freeze
and damage your washer fluid
tank and other parts of the
washer system. Also, water
doesn’t clean as well as washer
fluid.
Fill your
I. -;her fl--- tank onl.
314 full when it’s very cold.
’his allows for expansion.
Don’t mix water with
it is completely full.
Brake Master Cylinder
Your brake master cylinder is here. It is
filled with DOT-3 brake fluid.
There are only two reasons why the
brake fluid level in your master cylinder
might go down. The first is that the
brake fluid goes down
to an acceptable
level during normal brake lining wear.
When new linings are put
in, the fluid
goes back up. The other reason is that
fluid is leaking out
of the brake system.
If it is, you should have your brake
system fixed, since a leak means that
sooner or later your brakes won’t work
well, or won’t work at
all.
So, it isn’t a good idea to “top ofr ’
your brake fluid. Adding brake fluid
won’t correct a leak.
If you add fluid
when your linings are worn, then you’ll
have too much fluid when you get new
brake linings. You should add (or
remove) brake fluid, as necessary, only
when work is done
on the brake
hydraulic system.
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