1994 CHEVROLET TRACKER parking brake

Maintenance Schedule
Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.)
At Least Once a Year (CONT.)
CHECK
OR SERVICE
Parking Brake and
Automatic Transmission “P” (Park) Mechanism
Check
Underbody Flushing
WHAT TO DO
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular
brake, set the parking brake.
0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in “N” (Neutral),
__
slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by
the parking brake only.
To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to “P” (Park). Then release all
brakes. If your vehicle
is four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is not in “N” (Neutral).
At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (cont.)
INSPECTION
OR SERVICE
Rear Axle (All) and
Front Axle (Four-
Wheel Drive) Service
Brake System
Inspection
Clutch System Service
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE
Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See “Rear Axle” and “Four-Wheel Drive” in
the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system(s), and repair the system(s) if
needed. Refer to “Scheduled Maintenance Services,” earlier in
this part, to determine when to
change the lubricant.
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks,
cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also
inspect
drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums,
wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to
have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent
braking.
NOTE: A low brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serv-
iced. Also,
if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong
with either the regular or rear wheel anti-lock brake system, or both systems. See “Brake System
Warning Light” in the Index.
Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust
as necessary. See “Clutch Adjustment” in the Index. ..
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Maintenance Schedule
Section D: Recommended Fluids & Lubricants
NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM Dealer.
USAGE
Engine Oil
Engine Coolant
Hydraulic Brake
System
Parking Brake Guides
Power Steering
System
Manual Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
FLUID/LUBRICANT
API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” or “SG”
designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as
“SH/CD,” or “SH, SG,
CD,” “SGKD,” etc. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine
Oil”
in the Index.
50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze
(GM Part
No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification
1825M.
Delco-Supreme 11’” Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).
Chassis lubricant (GM Part
No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI Grade
2, Category LB or GC-LB.
DEXR0N’-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
SAE
75W-90 GL-4 (GM Part No. 12346074 Castrol‘ Syntorq GL-4 or equivalent) or SAE
75W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.
DEXRON3-III
or DEXRON”-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.
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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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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
Rearview Mirror
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