1994 CHEVROLET TRACKER Owners Manual

Features and Controls
Parking
Parking Brake
To set the parking brake: Hold the brake
pedal down and pull up
on the parking
brake lever. If the ignition is
on, the brake
system warning light will come
on.
To release the parking brake: Hold the
brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake
lever up until you can push in the release
button. Hold the release button in
as you
move the lever all the way down.
NOTICE:
Driving with the parking brake on
can cause your rear brakes to over-
heat.
You may have to replace them,
and you could also damage other
parts
of your vehicle.
If you are towing a trailer, see“Towing a
Trailer”
in the Index.
Shifting into “P” (Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMlSSlON)
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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your
right foot and set the parking brake.
2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park)
position like this:
0 Hold in the button on the lever,
and push the lever all
the way
toward the front of your vehicle.
3. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure
the transfer case is
in a drive gear -
not in “N” (Neutral).
4. Move the key to “LOCK.”
5. Remove the key and take it with you.
If you can walk away from your
vehicle
with the key in your hand,
your vehicle is
in “P” (Park).
Leaving Your Vehicle with the
Engine Running
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
A CAUTION:
Xt can be dangerous to leave your
vehicle with the engine running. Your
vehicle could move suddenly if the
shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park)
with the parking brake firmly set.
I€ YOU have four-wheel drive and
your transfer case is in “N” (Neutral),
your vehicle
will be free to roll, even
if your shift lever
is in “F‘” (Park). So
be sure the transfer case is in a drive
gear
- not in “N’ (Neutral).
And, if you leave the vehicle with the
engine running, it
could overheat and
even catch
fie. You or others could
be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle
with the engine running unless
you
have to.
Torque Lock
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
If you are parking on a hill and you don’t
shift your transmission into “P” (Park)
properly, the weight
of the vehicle may
put too much force
on the parking pawl in
the transmission. You may find it difficult
to pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park).
This is called ”torque lock.” To prevent
torque lock, set the parking brake and
then shift into “P“ (Park) properly before
you leave the driver‘s seat. To find out
how, see “Shifting into ’P7 (Park)’‘ in the
Index.
When you are ready
to drive, move the
shift lever
out of “P?’ (Park) BEFORE you
release the parking brake.
If “torque lock” does occur, you may
need
to have another vehicle push yours a
little uphill
to take some of the pressure
from
the transmission, so you can pull the
shift lever out of ’bP’’ (Park).
Shifting out of P (Park)
(AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)
Your Geo has a brake-transmission shift
interlock. You have
to fully apply your
regular brake before
you can shift from
.‘P’’ (Park) when the ignition is in the
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Features and Controls
“ON” position. See “Automatic
Transmission”
in the Index.
If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease
pressure on the shift lever
- push the
shift lever all the
way into “P” (Park) and
release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press
the shift lever button and move the shift
lever into the gear you wish.
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8
If you ever hold the brake pedal down bul
still can’t shift out of “P’ (Park), try this:
1. Apply And hold the brake until the en(
of step
6.
2. If the engine is running, shut it off.
Turn the key to
“ON” or “ACC.”
3. Find the access hole cover (A) on the
driver’s side
of the console, near the
shift lever.
4. Remove the screw (B) and cover (A).
5. Inside you’ll see the return plate (C).
Using your finger, move the return
plate toward the rear of the vehicle
until it stops.
6. Move the shift lever into the gear you
want.
7. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you
can.
Parking Your Vehitle
(MANUAL TRANSMISSION)
Before you get out of your vehicle,
put your manual transmission in “R”
(Reverse) and firmly apply the parking
brake.
If you have four-wheel drive, be sure
your transfer case is
in a drive gear.
Your vehicle could roll
if it isn’t.
If your vehicle is equipped to tow a
trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the
Index.
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I Parking over Things That Burn
A CAUTION;
Things that can bum could touch hot
exhaust
parts under your vehicle and
ignite. Don’t park over papers,
leaves,
dry pss or other things that
can bum.
Engine Exhaust
.I
A CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains
the gas carbon monoxide (CO),
wlch you can’t see or smell. It can I
cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if
Your exhaust system sounds
strange
or different.
a Your vehicle gets rusty
underneath.
a Your vehicle was damaged in a
collision.
* Your vehicle was damaged when
driving over high points on the
road or over
road debris.
Repairs weren’t done correctly.
Your vehicle or exhaust system
had been modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming
into your vehicle:
0 Drive it only with all the
windows down to blow out any
CO; and
immediatelv.
* Have your vehicle fixed
Running Your Engine While
You’re Parked
(AUTOMATlC TRANSMISSION)
It’s better not to park with the engine
running. But if you ever have to, here
some things to know.
A CAUTION:
Idling the engine with the air system
control
off could allow dangerous
exhaust
into your vehicle (see the
earlier Caution under “Engine
Exhaust”).
Also, idling in a closed-in place can
let deadly carbon monoxide
(GO)
into your vehicle even if the fan
switch
is at the highest setting. One
place
this can happen is a garage.
Exhaust - with CO - can come in
easily.
NEVER park in a garage with
the engine running.
Another clased-in place can be a
blizzard. (See “Blizzard”
in the
Index.)
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If you have four-wheel drive and your
transfer case is
in “N’ (Neutral), 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).
Follow the proper steps to be sure your
vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting into
‘P’ (Park)” in the Index.
If you’re parking on a
hill and if you’re
pulling a trailer,
also see “Towing a
Trailer’’ in the Index.
Windows
Manual Windows
Use the window crank to open and close
each door window.
Rear Swing-Out Side Windows
To open this window, pull the latch out
and forward.
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To close the window, pull the latch in and
back. w Horn
To sound the horn, press the horn symbol
on your steering wheel.
Adjustable Steering
Adjusting the steering column
while driving can be dangerous.
The movement of tha column could
startle or confuse you, causing you to
lose control of the vehicle. Adjust the
steering coIumn only when the
vehicle
is not being driven.
An adjustable steering column allows yo1
to adjust the steering column before you
drive.
You can
also raise it to the highest level tc
give your legs more room when you exit
and enter the vehicle.
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To adjust the column, hold the steering
wheel and lower
the lever. Move the
column to a comfortable level, then raise
the lever to its highest position to lock the
column
in place.
The Turn SignallLights
ControllHeadlight
Beam Lever
'he lever on the left side of the steering
olumn includes your:
1 Turn Signal and Lane Change
1 Headlight High/Low Beam and
1 Lighting Operation Indicator
Passing Signal
i rum Signal and Lane Change
ndicafor
'he turn signal has two upward (for
!ight) and two downward (for Left)
lositions. These positions allow
you to
ignal a turn or a lane change.
b signal a turn, move the lever all the
lay up or down. When the turn is
inished, the lever will return
utomatically.
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A green arrow on the instrument panel
will flash in the direction of the turn or
lane change.
To signal a lane change, just raise or
lower the lever
until the green arrow starts
to flash. Hold
it there until you complete
your lane change. The lever
will return by
itself
when you release it.
As you signal a turn or a lane change, if
the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a
signal bulb may be burned out and other
drivers
won’t see your turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace
it to help
avoid an accident. If the green arrows
don’t go on at all when you signal a turn,
check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit
Breakers” in the Index) and for
burned-out bulbs.
Operation of Lights
Although your vehicle’s lighting system
(headlights, parking lights, fog lamps,
sidemarker lights and taillights) meets all
applicable federal lighting requirements,
certain states and provinces may apply
their own lighting regulations that may
require special attention before you
operate these lights.
For example, some jurisdictions may
require that you operate your fog lamps
only when your lower beam headlights
are also
on, or that headlights be turned
on whenever you must use your
windshield wipers. In addition, most
jurisdictions prohibit driving solely
with
parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk.
It is recommended that you check with
your own state or provincial highway
authority for applicable lighting
regulations. Turn the
outside part
of the lever to
control the lights. There are three
positions
for the light switch.
OFF: All lights are off.
-300:: The parking lights, taillights,
license plate light and the instrument
panel lighting come on. The
headlights are
off.
/, , :The headlights and all other
operating lights come on. . ‘8’’-
Lights On Reminder
If you turn the ignition off, remove the
key, open the door and leave
the lights on,
a chime will remind you to turn off your
lights.
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