1994 CHEVROLET TRACKER coolant temperature

These symbols are on some of your
controls:
Windshield Wiper
Windshield Washer
Windshield Defroster
Rear Window Wiper
and Washer
Rear Window Wiper
Rear Window Defogger Ventilating Fan Recirculate
Inside
Air
Circulate
Outside Air
Bi-Level
Vent
Heater
These symbols are used on warning and
indicator
lights:
Engine Coolant Temperature
Battery Charging System
Fl
Fuel
Engine Oil Pressure
Brake (Canada) Daytime Running Lights
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(Canada) **e
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Features and Controls
If the light comes on while you are
driving,
pull off the road and stop
carefully. You may notice that the pedal is
harder
to push. Or, the pedal may go
closer to the floor. It may take longer to
stop. If the light is still on. have the
vehicle towed for service. (See “Towing
Your Vehicle“
in the Index.)
p CAUTION:
Your brake system may not be work-
ing properly if the brake system
warning light is on, Driving with the
brake system warning light on can
lead
to an accident. If the light is still
on after you’ve pulled off the road
and stopped carefully, have the
vehicle towed
for service.
The brake system warning light will also
come
on when you set your parking
brake, and
it will stay on if your parking
brake doesn’t release
fully. If it stays on
after your parking brake is fully released.
it means you have a brake problem.
‘ngine Coolant Temperature Gage
rhis gage shows the engine coolanl
emperature.
If the gage pointer moves to
he
”H” (red) side. your engine is too hot!
t means that your engine coolant has
)verheatcd and you should
stop your
ehicle and
turn off the engine HS soo~
Iossible.
1 as
HOT COOLANT CAN BURN YOU
BADLY!
In “Problems on the Road.” this manual
shows what to do. See ”Engine
Overheating”
in the Index.
Charging System Light
This light will come on briefly when you
turn on the ignition, but the engine is not
running, as
a check to show you it is
working. Then
it should go out when the
engine starts. If it stays on or comes on
while you are driving, you may have a
problem with the electrical charging
system.
It could indicate that you have a
loose generator drive
belt or another
electrical problem. Have
it checked right
away. Driving while this light is on could
drain
your battery.
If you must drive a short distance with
this light on,
be certain to turn off all your
accessories. such as
the radio and air
conditioner.
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Problems on the Road
Engine Overheating
You will find a coolant temperature gage
on your Geo instrument panel.
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine:
NOTICE:
If your engine catches fire because
you keep driving with no coolant,
your vehicle can be badly damaged.
The costly repairs would not be cov-
ered by your warranty.
If No Steam Is Coming from Your
Engine:
If you get the overheat warning but see or
hear no steam, the problem may not be
too serious. Sometimes the engine can get
a little too hot when you:
0 Climb a long hill on a hot day.
0 Stop after high speed driving.
Idle for long periods in traffic.
Tow a trailer.
If you get the overheat warning with no
sign of steam, try this
for a minute or so:
1.
If you have an air conditioner, turn it
off.
2. Turn on your heater to full hot at the
highest fan speed and open the
window as necessary.
(Neutral).
3. If you’re in a traffic jam, shift to “N”
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~~
~~ ~ ~~~~ ~ Service and Appearance Care
Four- Wheel Drive
Most
lubricant checks in this section also
apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles.
However, they have
two additional
systems that need lubricatiog.
Transfer Case
When to Check qnd Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine how often to check the
lubricant and when to change
it. See
“Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the
Index.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the
filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some
lubricant. Add enough lubricant to raise
the level to the bottom of the filler plug
hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine what kind of lybricant to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
Front Axle
When
to Check and Change Lubricant
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to a
determine how often to check the
lubricant and when to change it. See
“Periodic Maintenance Inspections” and
“Scheduled Maintenance Services”
in the
Index.
How to Check Lubricant
If the level is below the bottom of the
filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some
lubricant.
If the differential is at operating
temperature (warm), add enough lubricant
to raise the level to the bottom of the filler
plug hole.
If the differential
is cold, add enough
lubricant to raise the level to
1/2 inch (12
mm) below the filler plug hole.
What to Use
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to
determine
what kind of lubricant to use.
See “Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants”
in the Index.
Engine Coolant
The following explains your cooling
system and how to add coolant when it is
low. If you have a problem with engine
overheating, see “Engine Overheating”
in
the Index.
The proper coolant for your Geo will:
Give freezing protection down to
-20°F (-29”C), or -34°F (-37°C)
in
Canada and for vehicles with the cold
climate option.
Give boiling protection up to 258°F
(125°C).
Protect against rust and corrosion.
Help keep the proper engine
temperature.
Let the warning lights work as they
should.
What to Use:
Use a mixture of one-half clean water
(preferably distilled) and one-half
antifreeze that meets “GM Specification
6038-M,” which won’t damage aluminum
parts.
You can also use a recycled coolant
conforming to
“GM Specification
6038-M”
with a complete coolant flush
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Service and Appearance Care
Radiator Pressure Cap
16-Valve Engine
To Add Coo1ant:If you need to add more
coolant, add the proper mix
qt the coolant
recovery tank. Add
coolant
mix at the recovery tank, but
be careful not to spill it.
NOTICE:
Your radiator cap is a 13 psi (90 kPa)
pressure-type cap and must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss and
possible engine damage
from over-
heating.
Be sure the amows on the
cap line up with the overflow tube
on the radiator filler neck.
When you replace
your radiator pressure
zap, an
AC@ cap is recommended.
Thermostat
Engine coolant temperature is controlled
by a thermostat in the engine coolant
system. The thermostat stops the
flow of
coolant through the radiator until the
coolant reaches a preset temperature.
When you replace your thermostat,
an
Ace' thermostat is recommended.
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Maintenance Schedule
Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.)
&planation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services
?allowing are explanations of the services
isted in Schedule
I and Schedule II.
he proper fluids and lubricants to use are
.isted
in Section D. Make sure whoever
rervices your vehicle uses these. All parts
should be replaced and all necessary
repairs done before you or anyone else
~ives the vehicle.
NOTE: To determine your engine’s
displacement and code, see
“Engine Identification” in the
Index.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
1 -e Oil and Filter Change* -
Always use SH or SG Energy
Conserving
II oils of proper
viscosity. The
“SH” or “SG”
designation may be shown
alone, or in combination with
others, such as “SHKD,”
“SH,
SG, CD,” “SG/CD,” etc.
* An Emission Control Service.
ITEM
NO. SERVICE
2
3
4
To determine the preferred
viscosity for your vehicle’s
engine (e.g.,
SAE 5W-30 or SAE
10W-30), see “Engine Oil” in
the Index.
Tire Wheel Rotation and
Jnspectioq
- For proper wear and
maximum tire life, rotate your
tires following the instructions
in this manual. See
“Ties,
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.
Fan (Water Pump) Drive Belt
Servk
- Inspect and adjust if
necessary at
30,000 mile
(50 000 km), or 30 month
intervals. Replace the belt at
60,000 miles (100 000 km) and
120,000 miles (200 000 km).
-shaft Timin? Belt
Replacemeat”
- Replace every
60,000 miles (100 000 km) and
ITEM NO.
SERVICE
then inspect after 30,000 miles
(50 000 km).
Drain, flush and refill the system
with new or approved recycled
coolant conforming to
GM
Specification 182SM. Keep
coolant at the proper mixture
as
specified. See “Coolant” in the
Index. This provides proper
freeze and boil protection,
corrosion inhibitor level and
maintains proper engine
operating temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace
if
they are cracked, swollen or
deteriorated. Tighten screw-type
hose clamps. Clean the outside
of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash
the pressure cap and neck.
To help ensure proper operation,
we recommend a pressure test
of
both the cooling system and the
nressure cap.
5 Coolin? Sys&nSemice* -
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Index
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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Customer Assistance for the Hearing
Customer Assistance Information
. . 233
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
... 234
or Speech Impaired (TDD)
..... 234
Damage. Finish
............... 194
Damage. Sheet Metal
............ 193
Daytime Running Lights
......... 56
Daytime Running Lights Indicator Light
....................... 72
Deep Standing Water.
Driving through
.............. 41
Defects. Safety
Reporting to General Motors
.... 236
Reporting to the Canadian
Reporting to the United States
Government
............... 236
Government
............... 236
Defensive Driving
.............. 100
Defogger. Rear Window ......... 86
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
................... 85
Dehumidifying ................. 85
Dimensions. Vehicle ............ 202
Doing Your Own Service Work
.... 156
Dome Light ................... 57
Door Locks
.................... 37
Door Storage Compartments
...... 60
Downhill. Driving
.............. 1 12
Drive. Four-wheel
.............. 46
Drive. Four-wheel (Service)
...... 170 Driver Position
(Safety Belts)
... 20
Driving
Across an Incline
............. 11 3
At Night .................... 1 16
City
........................ 119
Defensive
................... 100
Downhill
................... 1 12
Drunken
.................... 100
Freeway
.................... 120
Guidelines
.................. 107
In Mud. Sand. Ice or Snow ..... 1 15
In the Rain .................. 117
In Water .................... 115
0ff.Road. With Your Geo Four-
Wheel-Drive Vehicle
........ 108
On Curves .................. 104
On Off-Road Hills
............ I10
On Snow or Ice
.............. 123
Through Deep Standing Water
... 41
Uphill
...................... 111
Winter
...................... 122
With a Trailer
................ 127
Your Tracker. About ........... 3
Drunken Driving
............... 100
Easy Entry Seats
.............. 12
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
..... 196
Emergencies. Braking in
......... 104
Emergencies. Steering in
......... 105 Engine
Coolant
..................... 170
Coolant (Block) Heater
........ 41
Coolant Temperature Gage
..... 70
Exhaust
..................... 51
Identification
................ 196
Oil
........................ 162
Oil Pressure Light
............ 71
Overheating
................. 140
Specifications
................ 200
Starting Your
................ 40
Environment. Your Vehicle
and the
..................... 204
Exhaust. Engine
................ 51
Extender. Safety Belt
....... 1 .... 33
Exterior Bright Metal Parts.
Protecting
................... 192
Fabric Protection
.............. 190
Fan Control Lever
.............. 84
Features and
Controls ........... 35
Filling Your Tank ............... 158
Filter. Air. Replacement
.......... 166
Finish Care (Paint)
.............. 192
Finish Damage (Paint)
........... 194
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 132
Flat Tire. Changing a
............ 146
Flat.
If a Tire Goes .............. 146
Flow-Through Ventilation System . . 86
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