Stop: Press “STOP” to stop the tape and
switch to radio.
Eject: Press “EJECT” to remove the tape
and switch
to radio.
To Play a Compact Disc
Don’t use the mini-discs (3” singles).
They won’t eject. Use full-size compact
discs.
Insert your disc into the CD slot on your
audio system.
If the disc comes back out, it could be
that:
0 The disc is upside down.
0 It is dirty, scratched, or wet.
There is too much moisture in the air.
(If there is, wait about one hour and
try again.)
If you see “Err” on the display, the disc
player is too
hot to play the disc. Press
“RCL
VA’’ to take “Err” off the display.
Track Number and Playing Time: Press
“RCL
VA” to see which track is playing.
Press it again
within five seconds to see
how long it has been playing. The
track number also appears when the
disc is inserted or you change the volume.
Previous Track: Press “PRV” to hear a
track again.
If you hold this button, or
press it more than once, the disc will
return to previous tracks.
Next Track: Press ”NXT” to hear the
next track now (instead
of waiting until
the present track is finished).
If you hold this button, or press it more
than once, the disc will advance further.
Rewind: Press and hold “REW” to return
rapidly to a favorite passage. Release
it to
play the passage.
Fast Forward: Press and hold “FF” to
advance quickly
within a track. Release it
to resume playing.
Compression: Press “COMP’ to make
soft and loud passages more nearly equal
in volume.
Repeat: Press “RPT” once to hear a
selection over again.
Rasdom: Pressing “RDM” will cause the
CD player to play the tracks back in
random order. To cancel the random
feature, press
“RDM,” “STOP” or “RPT.”
Stop: Press “STOP” to stop playing the
disc and switch to radio. Press “STOP”
again
to restart the disc at the point where
it stopped. Press “AM-FM” to cancel CD
operation and listen to the radio.
CD-Tape: Press “CD-TP” to switch
between playing a tape
and a CD when
both are inserted.
Eject: Press “EJECT” to eject the disc
and the radio will play. The disc
will start
playing at track
1 when you reinsert it.
Special Eject
If you choose, you can eject only the tape
or CD when you have both a CD and a
tape
in your audio system.
CD Only: To eject only the CD, press
“EJECT” and then press “REW.”
Tape Only: To eject only the tape,
press “EJECT” and then press
“PRV.”
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Theft Deterrent Feature
The theft deterrent feature for the AMEM
stereo with cassette tape and compact disc
player can be used or ignored. If ignored,
the system plays normally. If it is used,
your system won’t be usable if it’s ever
stolen.
Setting Your Security Code
The instructions below tell you how to
enter a security code into the system. If
your vehicle loses battery power for any
reason, you must enter the security code
again before the system will turn on.
1. Write down any four-digit number and
keep it in a safe place.
2. Turn on the ignition switch to the
“ACC” or “ON’ position.
3. Turn the audio system off.
4. Press the “1” and “4” buttons together.
Hold them down until
“- - - -” shows
on the display.
You are now ready to enter your security
code. Don’t wait more than 15 seconds
between steps.
5. Press “4 SEEK b” and/or
“4 TUNE b” and “0000” will appear
on the display.
first digit of your code appears.
Release the button.
6. Press “SEEKI” and hold it until the
7. Press “SEEK b” and hold it until the
second digit of your code appears.
Release the button.
8. Press “TUNE 4” and hold it until the
third digit
of your code appears.
Release the button.
9. Press “TUNE b” and hold it until the
fourth digit of your code appears.
Release the button.
checked that the code you entered is
the one you wrote down. “rEP’ will
appear
in the display, which means
you need to repeat steps
5 through 9.
11. Press “AM-FM” again and the
display will now show
“SEC.”
1 p. Press “AM-FM’ after you have
How to Shut Off the Theft-Deterrent
Feature
If your radio is secured (“SEC” shows on
the display) and you wish to disable it,
enter your security code as follows,
pausing no more than
15 seconds between
steps:
1. Press the “1” and “4” buttons together.
Hold them down until
“SEC” shows
on the display. You are now ready to
enter your security code.
until the fist digit of your code
appears.
3. Press the “SEEK b” button and hold it
until the second digit
of your code
appears.
4. Press the “TUNE 4” button and hold
it until the third digit of your code
appears.
5. Press the “TUNE b” button and hold
it until the fourth digit
of your code
appears.
checked that the code you entered
matches the one you wrote down.
display.
2. Press the “SEEKI” button and hold it
6. Press “AM-F’”’ after you have
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If the code is correct. the radio will
operate. If the code
is wrong, “Err” will
appear
in the display.
To Unlock the System After a Power
Loss
If power is disrupted to the radio while in
the ”SEC” mode, the unit will not work
and
”LOC” will show on the display
whenever the ignition is on. To unlock the
unit:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Press “4 SEEK b“ and/or
‘‘4 TUNE b” and “0000” will appear
on the display.
Press the
“SEEK 4“ button and hold it
until the first digit of your code
appears.
Press the
“SEEK b‘* button and hold it
until the second digit of your code
appears.
Press the
“TUNE 4’‘ button and hold
it until the third digit of your code
appears.
Press the
“TUNE b” button and hold
it until the fourth digit of your code
appears.
Press “AM-FM” after you have
checked that the code matches
the one
you wrote down. Now “SEC” will
appear on
the display.
Understanding Radio Reception
FM Stereo
FM stereo will give you rhe best sound.
But
FM signals will reach only about IO
to 40 miles ( 16 to 65 ktn). And, tall
buildings or hills can interfere with
FM
signals, causing the sound to come and
go-
A 1LI
The range for most AM stations is greater
than for
FM, especially at night. The
longer range, however, can cause stations
to interfere with each other. AM can pick
up noise from things like storms and
power lines.
Try reducing the treble to
reduce this noise if you ever get it.
Care of Your Cassette Tape
Player
A tape player that is not cleaned regularly
can cause reduced sound quality, ruined
cassettes, or a damaged mechanism.
Cassette tapes should be stored
in their
cases away from contaminants, direct
sunlight.
and extreme heat. If they aren’t.
they may not operate properly or cause
failure of the tape player.
Your tape player should
be cleaned
regularly each month or after every
I5
hours of use. If you notice a reduction in
sound quality. try a known good cassette
lo see if‘ the tape or the tape player is at
f‘ault. If this other cassette has no
improvement
in sound quality. clean the
tape player.
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Clean your tape player with a
wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette, and
follow the directions
provided
with it.
Cassettes are subject to wear and the
sound quality may degrade over time.
Always make sure that the cassette tape is
in good condition before you have your
tape player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in thei
original cases or other protective cases
and away from direct sunlight and dust.
11
the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth
in a mild, neutral
detergent solution and clean
it, wiping
from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface
when handling discs. Pick up discs
by
the hole and the outer edge.
c grasping the outer edges or the edge of
InteQna
Jse the knob on the end of the antenna to
aise the antenna or to push
it back down.
:eep the antenna mast clean
for good
erformance.
dways lower the antenna before entering
car wash. If you have the convertible
~p, also lower the antenna before
:moving or installing the top.
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A bout Driving Your Tracker ..... 3
ABS ......................... 103
Adding Coolant ................ 171
Additives. Engine
Oil ............ 165
Adjustment. Clutch
............. 169
Air Cleaner .................... 165
Air Conditioner Controls
......... 85
Air Filter Replacement
........... 166
Air Intake Lever ................ 84
Airflow Lever
.................. 84
Alignment and Tire Balance
.
Wheel ...................... 187
Aluminum Wheels
.............. 193
AM/FM Stereo
................ 88
With Cassette Tape and Compact
Disc Player
................ 93
With Cassette Tape Player ...... 89
Antenna
...................... 98
Anti-Lock Brakes
.............. 103
To Use ..................... 103
Appearance Care ............... I89
Appearance Care and Materials
.... 195
Appearance Care. Service and
..... 155
Approaching
a Hill .............. 1 10
Ashtrays and Lighter ............ 62
Ashtray. Front
................. 63
Ashtray. Rear .................. 63
Assist Grips. Passenger .......... 62
Add-on
Electrical Equipment
..... 196
Adjustable Steering Column
...... 53
Audio Systems ................. 87
Audio Systems. Comfort
Controls and
................. 83
Automatic
Freewheeling Hubs
........... 47
Transmission
................ 42
Transmission Fluid ............ 167
Axle. Front
.................... 170
Axle
. Rear .................... 169
Babies. Smaller Children
and (Safety Belts)
............. 26
Balance. Wheel Alignment
and Tire
.................... 187
Battery
....................... 176
BBB Auto Line
- Alternative Dispute
Resolution Program. GM
Participation
in ............. 235
Before Leaving
on a Long Trip .... 120
Belt. Lap-Shoulder .............. 20
Bi-Level ...................... 84
Bin. Coinholder and ............. 61
Bins. Instrument Panel ........... 61
Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a ... 124
Box. Glove
.................... 60
Brakes
Adjustment
.................. 176
Anti-Lock (ABS)
............. 103
Fluid ....................... 1 74
Master Cylinder
.......... 174
Parking
......... 48 Brakes
Pedal Travel
................. i76
System Parts. Replacing ........ 176
System Warning Light
......... 69
Trailer ...................... i27
Wear ...................... 175
Braking (Control of
a Vehicle) ..... 102
Braking
in Emergencies .......... 104
“Break.In. .. New Vehicle ........ 39
Bright Metal Parts. Protecting
Exterior
.................... 192
Brightness Control
.............. 57
Bulb Replacement .............. 177
Stoplight .................. 181
Headlights .................. 177
Rear Combination
............ 180
Rear Sidemarker
.............. 179
Sidemarker ......... . .179
Bulbs. Halogen
............... 177
Bulbs. Replacement
............. 199
Canadian Roadside Assistance ... 237
Canvas Top
Preparing for Storage
.......... 80
Special Care for
.............. 193
Capacities and Specifications
...... 200
Carbon Monoxide .............. 51
Center High-Mounted
Front Parking and Turn Signal
... 178
Removing and Installing Your
... 76
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Care Appearance
................. 189
Canvas Top
.................. 193
Cassette Tape Player .......... 97
Compact Discs
............... 98
Safety Belts
................. 191
Case. Transfer ................. 47
Case. Transfer (Service)
.......... 170
and Cornpact Disc Player
..... 94
Player
.................... 90
AM/FM Stereo with ........... 93
Stereo with ................ 89
ofYour
..................... 97
Certification/Tire Label .......... 18 1
Chains. Tire ................... 188
Changing a Flat Tire
............. 146
Charging System Light
.......... 70
Check Engine Light
............. 71
Cassette
Tape. To Play a
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player.
Cassette Tape Player. AM/FM
Cassette Tape Player. Care
Checking Things under the
Hood
....................... 159
Checking Your Restraint Systems . . 33
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......... 194
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program
.................... 237
... 244
Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications
(Ordering Information)
........ 240
Child Restraints
.............. 27
Rear Seat
.............. . 28
Right Front Seat
............ 30
Top Strap
................... 28
Where to Put the
.............. 27
Children (Safety Belts)
........... 26
Children. Larger (Safely Belts)
.... 32
Cigarette Lighter ............... 62
Circuit Breakers. Fuses and ....... 196
City Driving ................... I19
Cleaner. Air ................. 165
Cleaning
Aluminum Wheels
........ 193
Canvas Top
.................. 193
Fabric
...................... I90
Glass
....................... 191
Inside of Your Geo ............ 189
Instrument Panel. Top of
....... 19 1
Leather ..................... 19 1
Outside of Your Geo .......... 192
Problems. Special
............. 190
Vinyl
...................... 191
Clock. Setting the ............... 88
Clutch Adjustment
.............. I69
Coinholder and Bin ............. 61
Comfort Controls
............... 84
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
.................... 83
Windshield and Wiper Blades ... 192 Compact
Disc.
To Play a ......... 95
with Cassette Tape and
......... 93
Compact Disc Player. AM/FM Stereo
Compact Discs. Care
of Your ...... 98
Compartments. Door Storage ...... 60
Compartments. Storage and ....... 60
Control of a Vehicle ............. 102
Control.
Loss of ................ 107
Controls Air Conditioner
.............. 85
Brightness .................. 57
Comfort
.................... 84
Features and
................. 35
Heater ...................... 84
Seat ........................ 10
Convertible Top
................ 72
Convex Outside Mirror
..... 59
Coolant Adding
..................... 171
Heater. Engine ............... 41
Recovery Tank
............. 142
Cooling
....................... 85
Cooling System ................ 141
Courtesy Transportation .......... 237
Cupholder
..................... 61
Curves. Driving on .............. 104
Engine
..................... 170
How to Add
to the Coolant
How to Add
to the Radiator ..... 144
Temperature Gage. Engine ...... 70
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Paint Chemical Spotting
............ 194
Finish Care
.................. 192
Finish Damage
............... 194
Foreign Material
.............. 194
Brake
...................... 48
On Hills (Trailer Towing)
...... 128
Over Things That
Burn ........ 51
Your Vehicle
................. 50
Parts. Replacement .............. 200
Passenger Assist Grips
........... 62
Passenger Positions (Safety Belts)
. . 23
Rear Seat ................... 24
Right Front .................. 23
Passengers. Rear Seat (Safety Belts)
................ 24
Passing ....................... 106
Passing Signal ................. 56
Pedal Travel. Brake
............. 176
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
. . 223
Pockets. Front Seat Side
.......... 61
Power Steering
................. 104
Power Steering Fluid
............ 173
Pregnancy. Safety Belt
Use
during .................... 23
Preparing Your Canvas Top for
Storage
..................... 80
Pressure Cap. Radiator ........... 172
Problems
on the Road ........... 13 1
Parking Protecting Exterior Bright Metal
Parts
....................... 192
Publications. Service
............ 238
Questions Many People Ask about
Safety Belts
- and the Answers.
Here are
.................. 18
Radiator Pressure Cap .......... 172
Radiator. How to Add Coolant
to the
....................... 144
Radio Reception. Understanding ... 97
Radio.
To Play the
AM/FM Stereo
............... 88
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player
..... 93
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Player
.................... 89
Rain. Driving in the
............. 11 7
Rainy Weather Tips. Some Other
... 118
Rear Ashtray
..................... 63
Axle
....................... 169
Seat Passengers (Safety Belts)
... 33
Seat. Folding
................ 13
Seat. Securing a Child Restraint
in the ..................... 28
Swing-Out Side Windows ...... 52
Towing Hook-Ups
............ 139 Rear
Window Defogger
............ 86
Window Wipermasher
........ 59
Window. Opening and Closing
Your
..................... 75
Window. Removing and Installing Your
..................... 76
Inside
...................... 59
Inside Daymight
............. 59
Reclining Front Seatbacks
........ 10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 225
Recovery
Hooks. Using the ....... 154
Recovery. Off-Road
............. 105
Recreational Vehicle Towing
...... 129
Release.
Hood ................. 159
Reminder Light. Safety Belt ...... 19
Reminder. Lights On
............ 55
Remote Areas. Traveling to ....... 109
Removing and Installing
Your
Canvas Top .................. 76
Removing
and Installing Your
Rear Window
................ 76
Replacement Air Filter
.................... 166
Bulbs (Part Numbers)
.......... 199
Bulbs (Service)
............... 177
Parts ....................... 200
Wheel ...................... 187
Wheels. Used
................ 188
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Replacing Brake System Parts ..... 176
Replacing Safety Belts after
a Crash
..................... 34
Restraint Systems. Seats and
...... 9
Restraints Checking Your System
......... 33
Child
....................... 27
Head
....................... I1
Where to Put the .............. 27
Right Front Passenger Position
(Safety Belts)
................ 23
Right Front Seat. Securing a Child
Restraint
in the ............... 30
Road. Problems on the ........... 13 I
Road. Your Driving and the ....... 99
Roads. Hill and Mountain ........ 121
Roadside Assistance Program.
Chevrolet/Geo
............... 237
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
.... 237
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get
It out ...................... 154
Rotation. Tire .................. 185
Running Lights. Daytime
......... 56
Running Your Engine while
You’re Parked
................ 51
Safety Belts
Reporting Safety Defects
......... 236
Adults
... ............ 19
Care of ..................... 191
Children
.................... 26
Safety Belts
Extender
.................... 33
How
to Wear Properly ......... 19
Lap-Shoulder ................ 20
Larger Children
.............. 32
Questions People Ask
......... 18
Reminder Light
.............. 19
Replacing after a Crash ........ 34
Smaller Children and Babies
.... 26
They’re for Everyone
.......... 15
Use during Pregnancy
......... 23
Why They Work .............. 16
Safety Chains
.................. 127
Safety Defects
Reporting
to General Motors .... 236
Reporting
to the Canadian
Government
...........
Reporting to the United States
Government
............... 236
Safety Warnings and Symbols ..... 5
Scanning the Terrain ............ 109
Schedule. Maintenance .......... 203
Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 206
Scheduled Maintenance Services.
Explanation
of ............... 2 14
Seats
And Restraint Systems
......... 9
And Seat Controls ............ 10
Easy Entry .................. 12
Folding Rear
................. 13
Seatback. Reclining Front ........ 10
.. 236 Securing
a Child Restraint
Rear Seat
................... 28
Right Front Seat
.............. 30
Service
....................... 156
And Appearance Care
......... 155
Parts Identification Label ....... 196
Publications ................. 238
Publications Ordering Information.
Chevrolet/Geo
............. 240
Work. Doing Your Own
........ 156
Setting the Clock
............... 88
Sheet Metal Damage
............ 193
Shift Speeds
................... 45
Shifting into P (Park)
............ 48
Shifting out of P (Park) .......... 49
Skidding
...................... 107
Smaller Children and Babies
(Safety Belts)
................ 26
Snow or Ice. Driving on .......... 123
Speakers. Adjusting the
AM/FM Stereo
............... 89
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player
..... 94
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Player
.................... 90
Special Care for Canvas Top ...... 193
Specifications. Capacities and
..... 200
Speedometer and Odometer ....... 66
Stalling
on an Incline ............ 114
Starting Your Engine ............ 40
Starting. Jump
................. 133
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