1995 CHEVROLET TRACKER cooling

Gem Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
In this section you’ll find out how to operate the comfort
control systems and audio systems offered
with your
Geo. Be sure to read about the particular system
supplied with your vehicle.
Comfort Controls
With this system, you can control the heating and
ventilation
in your Geo. If you have the air conditioning
option, you can
also control cooling. Your
vehicle also has the flow-through ventilation
system described later
in this section.
Heater Controls
Airflow Lever
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9 VENT This position directs the airflow through
the instrument panel vents.
*P BI-LEVEL: This position directs air through the
instrument panel vents and toward
the floor.
-2 FLOOR: This position directs air toward the floor.
DEFOG: This position directs air toward the
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floor, the windshield and side windows.
DEFROST This position directs air to the
windshield and side windows.
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Fan Control Lever Bi-Level
Slide the lever away from OFF to turn the heating
system on. Move the lever toward FAN
to increase the
fan’s speed.
Temperature Control Lever
Slide the lever to change the temperature of the air
flowing from the system. Move it to the right for warmer
air and
to the left for cooler air. The air temperature can’t
be less than the outside air temperature.
Air Intake Lever
RECIRCULATE:
Choose this position to
recirculate the inside air through
the comfort control
system.
outside air through the comfort control system.
CIRCULATE: Choose this position to circulate
Heating
For the quickest results, move the air intake lever to
RECIRCULATE. Move the airflow lever to FLOOR, the
temperature control lever toward the right for warmer
air and the fan control lever toward FAN.
You should
switch
to CIRCULATE once in a while to avoid stale air
and cloudy windows.
You may want to use bi-level on cool, but sunny days.
This setting directs outside air toward your body and
warmer air toward your feet.
Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and the
airflow lever to
BI-LEVEL. Move the temperature
control lever to the center and the fan control lever
toward FAN.
Ventilation
For mild outside temperatures, when little heating or
cooling is needed, you can still direct outside air through
your vehicle.
Move the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and
the
airflow lever to BI-LEVEL. Adjust the temperature
control lever to a comfortable setting and move the fan
control lever to FAN.
Defogging and Defrosting Windows
Slide the air intake lever to CIRCULATE and the
airflow lever to DEFROST
to direct air to the
windshield vents. Then slide the temperature control
lever toward the right and the fan control lever to FAN.
When the windshield is clear, turn down the fan speed.
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Air Conditioner Controls (Option)
The air conditioning
system uses
the same
controls
as the heating
system. The function
of each lever is
explained under
“Heater Controls”
in
this part. The
incoming air
is cooled
and dehumidified
instead of being
heated.
A/C: Push this button to change your comfort control
system from heating
to air conditioning. A light will
come on when the air conditioning is on. The A/C
button can also control the humidity in your vehicle.
Cooling
The air conditioner works best if you keep your
windows closed. On very hot days, open the windows
just
long enough for the hot air to escape.
Push the
A/C button. Move the air intake lever to
CIRCULATE for normal cooling. For faster cooling
move the lever to RECIRCULATE, Then move the
airflow lever to VENT, the temperature control lever
toward the left and the
fan control lever to FAN.
Dehumidifying
On days when it is raining or the humidity is high,
follow these dehumidifying steps instead
of the cooling
directions.
It will help clean windows that are cloudy
with moisture.
Push
the A/C button. Move the air intake lever to
CIRCULATE. Move the airflow lever to DEFROST and
the
fan control lever toward FAN. Adjust the
temperature control lever to a comfortable setting.
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Driving In Water
Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems.
But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood
waters demand extreme caution.
Find out how deep the water is before you drive through
it. If it’s deep enough
to cover your wheel hubs, axles,
or exhaust pipe, don’t try it
-- you probably won’t get
through. Also, water that deep can damage your axle
and other vehicle parts.
If the water isn’t too deep, then drive through it slowly.
At fast speeds, water splashes on your ignition system
and your vehicle can stall. Stalling can also occur if
you
get your tailpipe under water. And, as long as your
tailpipe is under water, you’ll never
be able to start your
engine. When you go through water, remember that
when your brakes get wet, it may take you longer
to
stop.
After Off-Road Driving
Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the
underbody, chassis or under the hood. These
accumulations can be
a fire hazard.
After operation in mud or sand, have the brake linings
cleaned and checked. These substances can cause
glazing and uneven braking. Check the body structure,
steering, suspension, wheels, tires, and exhaust system
for damage. Also, check the fuel lines and cooling
svstem for any leakage.
rour vehicle
will require more frequent service due to
off-road use. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule booklet
for additional information.
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0 Keep your vehicle in good shape. Check all fluid
levels and also the brakes, tires, cooling system and
transmission. These parts can work hard
on
mountain roads.
Know how to go down hills. The most important
thing
to know is this: let your engine do some of the.
slowing down. Shift
to a lower gear when you go
down a steep or long hill.
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Know how to go uphill. You may want to shift down
to
a lower gear. The lower gears help cool your
engine and transmission, and you can climb the hill
better.
Stay
in your own lane when driving on two-lane
roads
in hills or mountains. Don’t swing wide or cut
across the center
of the road. Drive at speeds that let
you stay in your own lane.
As you go over the top of a hill, be alert. There could
be something in your lane, like a stalled car or an
accident.
You may
see highway signs on mountains that warn of
special problems. Examples are long grades, passing or
no-passing zones, a falling rocks area, or winding
roads. Be
alert to these and take appropriate action.
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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
0 Release the parking brake.
2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drive slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and 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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stops. But then, if you still have the warning, turn ofthe
engine
and get everyone out of the vehicle until it cools down.
You may decide not to lift the hood but to get service
help right away.
2. Radiator Pressure Cap
3. Electric Engine Fan
Cooling System
When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what
you’ll see on the 8-valve engine:
1. Coolant Recovery Tank Here’s what
you’ll see on the 16-valve engine:
1. Coolant Recovery Tank
2. Radiator Pressure Cap
3. Electric Engine Fan
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If the coolant inside the coolant recovery tank is boiling,
don’t do anything
else until it cools down.
The coolant level should be at or above
FULL. If it isn’t,
you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses,
radiator, water pump or somewhere else in the cooling
system.
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