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It be dangerous tu get out
of your vehicle if the shift lever
is not fully in P (Park) with the
parking brake firmly set.
If you have left the engine running,
the veficle can
move suddenly. You
or others could be injured. To be
sure your vehicle won’t move, when
you’re
on fairly level ground, use
the steps that follow.
If you have four-wheel drive, and
your transfer
case is in N (NeutraI) ,
your vehicle will be free to roll,
even
if your shift lever is in
P (Park). So, be sure the transfer
case is in a drive gear - not in
N (Neutral).
If you are parking on a hill, or if
you’re pulling a trailer; also see
“Parking On Hills” in the Index.
6. Release the regular brakes.
When You Are Ready to Leave after
Parking on a
Hill
1. Apply your regular brakes and hold
the pedal down while you:
Start your engine;
Shift into a gear; and
Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear
4. Stop and have someone pick up and
of the chocks.
store
the chocks.
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more
often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See
the Maintenance Schedule for more on
this. Things that are especially important
in trailer operation are automatic
transmission fluid (don’t overfill),
engine oil, axle lubricant, belts, cooling
system, and brake adjustment. Each
of
these is covered in this manual, and the
Index will help you find them quickly.
If
you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to
review these sections before you start
your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch
nuts and bolts are tight.
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Remove all the wheel nuts and take off
the
flat tire.
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Rust or dirt on the 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 the places where the wheel
attaches
to the vehicle. In an
emergency, you can use a cloth or
a 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.
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Remove any rust or dirt from the wheel
bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel.
Place the spare on the wheel mounting
surface.
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properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or
excessive loading, either separately or in
combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.
Those grades are molded on the
sidewalls of passenger car tires.
While the tires available as standard or
optional equipment on General Motors
vehicles may vary with respect to these
grades, all such tires meet General
Motors performance standards and have
been approved for use on General
Motors vehicles. All passenger type
(P metric) tires must conform to Federal
safety requirements in addition to these
grades.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear
or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep coming
loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced.
If
the wheel leaks air out, replace it
(except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired). See your
Geo dealer if
any of these conditions
exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
If you need to replace any of your
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them only with
new GM original
equipment parts. This way, you will be
sure to have the right wheel, wheel
bolts, and wheel nuts for your Tracker.
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Service & Appearance Care
nuts on your vehicle can be
dangerous. It could affect the
braking and handling of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make you lose control.
You
could have a collision in which
you or others could be injured.
Always use the correct wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for
replacement.
NOTlCE
= 260
The wrong wheel can also cause
problems with bearing life, brakc
cooling, speedometer/odometer
calibration, headlight aim, bump
height, vehicle ground cleara
and tire or tire chain clearance
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the body and chassis Used
Replacement Wheels
I
Ab
Putting a used wheel on your
vehicle is dangerous. You
can’t
know how it’s been used or
how many miles it’s been driven.
It could fail suddenly and
cause an
accident. If you have to replace a
wheel, use a new GM original
equipment wheel.
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NO.
1
2
3
SERVICE
Wheel Bearings Inspection - Inspect every
15 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 OOO km) intervals.
Inspect for wear and proper adjustment. Relubricate
the bearings
if grease is contaminated.
Propeller Shafts and U-Joints
Inspection
- Inspect for looseness and damage. Do
this every 15 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 000 km)
intervals, or more frequently if used off-road or
pulling a trailer. Tighten U-Joint flange bolts if
necessary.
Clutch (Manual Transmission Only) - At each oil
change, inspect for correct free play and positive
engagement. See “Clutch Adjustment’’
in the Index.
Maintenance Schedule
Uther Nun-Emissun Related Maintenance
Service
ITEM
4 Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation - For
proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires
at
7,500 miles (12 500 km) and then every
15 ,OOO miles (25 OOO km). See “Tires, Inspection
and Rotation”
in the Index. Check the tires for
uneven wear or damage. If you see irregular or
premature wear, check the wheel alignment. Check
for damaged wheels also.
While the tires and wheels are removed for rotation,
perform
the brake system inspection described in
Section C.
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