1996 CHEVROLET TRACKER tow

Maintenance Schedule
I Short TriplCity Definition
Follow the Short. Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any
one of these conditions is true for your vehicle:
Most trips are less than 5 to 10 miles (8 to 16 km).
This is particularly important when outside
temperatures are below freezing.
Most trips include extensive idling (such as frequent
driving in stop-and-go traffic).
your vehicle.
You frequently tow a trailer or use a carrier on top of
If the vehicle is used for delivery service, police, taxi
or other commercial application.
One of the reasons you should follow this schedule if ,
you operate your vehicle under any of these conditions
is that these conditions cause engine oil to break
down sooner.
Short TriplCity Intervals
Every 3,000 Miles (5 000 km): Engine Oil and Filter
Change
(or 3 months, whichever occurs first).
Free-Wheeling
Hubs Inspection (if equipped)
(or
3 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 6,000 Miles (10 000 km): Tire Rotation.
Every 15,000 Miles (25 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Inspection, if driving in dusty conditions. Front
Wheel Bearing Repack (or at each brake relining,
whichever occurs first). Manual Transmission Fluid
Change
(or every 15 months, whichever occurs first).
Engine
Idle Speed Check. Valve Lash (Clearance),
Adjustment. Propeller Shafts
and U-Joints Inspection
(or every
15 months, whichever occurs first).
Every 30,000 Miles (50 000 km): Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement. Spark Plug Replacement. Engine
Accessory Drive Belt Inspection (or every
24 months,
whichever occurs
first). C.ooling System Service
(or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). Fuel
Filter Replacement (or every
30 months, whichever
occurs
first).
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I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I
100,000 Miles (166 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one
or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32" C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
delivery service.
0 Replace Po sitive Cranl ltcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve.
Replace any worn, plugged or
collapsed hoses.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
system.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect fuel injector.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace evaporative emissions canister.
An Emission Control Service.
I DATE ACTUAL MILEAGE SERVICED BY:
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i Long TriplHighway Maintenance Schedule
50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and
filter
if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more
of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32°C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, thefluid
andfilter do not require changing.
0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve. Replace any worn, plugged or
collapsed hoses. An Emission Control Service.
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r Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule
100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km)
0 Change automatic, transmission fluid and
filter if the vehicle is mainly driven under
one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches
90 OF
(32 O C) or higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- When doing frequent trailer towing.
- Uses such as found in taxi, police or
delivery service.
If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions,
the fluid andfilter do not require changing.
0 Replace Positive Crankcase Ventilation
(PCV) valve. Replace any worn, plugged or
collapsed hoses.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Inspect Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
17 Inspect fuel injector.
system. An Emission Control Service.
An Emission Control Service.
0 Replace evaporative emissions canister.
An Emissitin Control Service.
DATE SERVICED BY: ACTUAL MILEAGE
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Steering Column Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the
key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while
turning it towards
LOCK.
On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn the key
to LOCK without pressing the lever. The key should
turn to LOCK only when you press the key lever.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
PARK (P) Mechanism Check
/d CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to
move. You or others could be
injured and property
could be damaged. Make
sure there
is room in front of your vehicle in case
it begins
to roll. Be ready to apply the regular
brake at once should the vehicle begin to move.
Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the
parking brake.
To check the parking brake: With the engine running
and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove
foot pressure from the regular brake pedal.
Do this
until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only.
To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:
Shift to
PARK (P). Then release all brakes. If your
vehicle is four-wheel
drive, be sure the transfer case
is not in NEUTRAL (N).
Underbody Flushing Service
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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Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance
Program
To enhance Chevrolet/Geo's strong commitment to
customer satisfaction, Chevrolet/Geo
is excited to
announce
the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo
Roadside Assistance Center.
As the owner of a 1996
Chevrolet/Geo, membership
in Roadside Assistance
is free. Roadside
Assistance
is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will
provide
you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems.
If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to
a nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free, however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels
of service to the customer,
Basic Cure and Courtesy" Care:
0 Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA
0 Free towing for warranty repairs
0 Basic over-the-phone technical advice
Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie., wrecker
services, locksmith/key service, glass repair, etc.)
ROADSIDE Courtesy " Care PROVIDES:
Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above)
Plus:
FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
from a legal roadway)
a FREE Lochmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
on the road or locked inside)
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Driving City
........................................ 4-34
Defensive
.................................... 4-1
Drunken ..................................... 4-2
Freeway
.................................... 4-35
Guidelines
.................................. 4- 14
InaBlizzard ................................. 4-41
In. Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
In the Rain
.................................. 4-31
Night ...................................... 4-29
Off-Road
................................... 4-14
On Curves.
.................................... 4-9
On Grades While Towing a Trailer ............... 4-53
On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-37
On Snow
and Ice ............................. 4-40
Throughwater
............................... 4-33
WetRoads
.................................. 4-31
Winter
...................................... 4-39
With a Trailer
................................ 4-52
DrunkenDriving
................................ 4-2
Easy Entry Seat ................................ 1-4
Electrical
Equipment. Adding ................. 2-9. 6-57
Electrical System
............................... 6-57
Engine
........................................ 6-8
Coolant
..................................... 6-24
Coolant Level Check
.......................... 7-47 Coolant Temperature
Gage
. . ......... 2-64
Exhaust
................ ......... 2-25
Identification
...... ........... 6-57
Main Fuse Block ...... ......... 6-60
Oil Level Check ............ ......... 7-47
Overheating
................................. 5-12
Running While Parked
......................... 2-25
Specifications
................................ 6-62
Stating Your
............................. 2-8, 2-9
Engine Compartment
Main Fuse Block .............. 6-60
EngineOil ..................................... 6-9
Adding
.............. ................... 6 -10
Additives ................................... 6-12
Checking ................................... 6-10
Used
....................................... 6-13
When to Change
.............................. 6-12
Ethanol
........................................ 6-3
Exhaust, Engine
.................. .............. 2-25
Fabric Cleaning
............................... 6-49
Fifth
Gear, Manual Transmission ................... 2-14
FillingYourTank
................................ 6-4
Filter.
Air ..................................... 6-14
Finish Care
.................................... 6-52
FinishDamage
................................. 6-55
First Gear, Manual Transmission ................... 2-14
Flashers, Hazard Warning
......................... 5-1
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Flash-to-Pass Feature .....
Flat Tire. Changing ...............
Fluid Capacities ......................
Fluids and Lubricants ................
Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission . .
Four-wheel Drive .............
French Language Manual . .
Front Axle ................
Foreign Countries. Fuel ...........
..... 2-30
..... 5-22
... 6-63
..... 7-53
...... 6-4
........ 2-14
..... 2.16. 6.22
.......... 6-23
.. ............. 11
Front Seat Side Pockets .......................... 2-39
Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement
........... 6-37
FrontTowing
................................... 5-9
Fuel .......................................... 6-2
Front
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement
.......... 6-36
Canada
...................................... 6-3
DoorLock
................................... 6-5
Filling
Your Tank ............................... 6-4
Gage
....................................... 2-69
.Fuses and Circuit Breakers
....................... 6-58
In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-4
Gages Engine Coolant Temperature
............ ... 2-64
..................................... Fuel 2-69
GAWR ....................................... 4-46
Gear Positions, Automatic Transmission ............. 2- 10 Gear
Positions. Manual Transmission
............... 2-14
GloveBox
.................................... 2-39
Gross Axle Weight Rating
.... ................ 4-46
Guide en FranGais
, 11
GVWR ................ .................. 4-46
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-46 .. ......... .....................
Halogen Bulbs ..................... .... 6-34
Hazard Warning Flashers
.............. . . 5-1
Head Restraints
..................... ....... 1-3
Headlamps
....................... ......... 2-29
High/Low Beam Changer
.................... 2-29
Highway Hypnosis
.............................. 4-37
Bulb
Replacement
............ ......... 6-34
Hearing Impaired, Customer Assistance
.............. 8-3
Heating ........................................ 3-3
Hill and Mountain Roads
......................... 4-37
Hitches, Trailer
........ ..................... 4-51
Hood Checking Things Under
............... ....... 6-6
Prop
..................... ............... 6-7
Release
...................................... 6-6
Horn
......................................... 2-28
Hubs. Freewheeling ............................. 2-17
Hydroplaning
.................................. 4-33
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