1996 CHEVROLET TRACKER cruise control

Cruise Control (Option)
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With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 kmh) or more without keeping your foot on
the accelerator.
This can really help on long trips. Cmise
control does not work at speeds below about 25 mph
(40 kw-h).
When you apply your brakes, or push the clutch pedal
if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control
shuts off.
A CAUTION:
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Cruise control can be dangerous where you
can't drive safely
at a steady speed. So,
don't use your cruise control on winding
roads or in heavy traffic.
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning,
and you could lose control. Don't
use cruise control on slippery roads.
Cruise control can be dangerous on
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Setting Cruise Control 2. Get up to the speed you want.
A CAUTION: I
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and
go into cruise when you don’t want
to. You could
be startled and even lose control. Keep the cruise
control switch
OFF until you want to use it.
1. Press the
CRUISE Cm’L
switch on the
instrument panel
to turn the system
on. The indicator
light
on the switch
will come on.
3. Once you’re going 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, turn
the lever to COAST/SET and release. Your cruise
will set.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
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Resuming a Set Speed
Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed
and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off
the cruise control. But you don’t need to reset it.
Once you’re going about
you
can turn the lever to
RESUME/ACCEL for
about one second.
25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
You’ll
go right back to your chosen speed and stay there.
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.
Here’s the first:
1. Use the accelerator pedal to get to the higher speed.
2. Turn the lever to COAST/SET and release. Take
your foot off the accelerator pedal. You’ll now cruise
at the higher speed.
Here’s the second way to go
to a higher speed:
1. Turn the lever to RESUME/ACCEL.
2. Hold the lever at RESUME/ACCEL until you get up
to the speed you want, then release the lever.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
To reduce your speed, turn and hold the lever in the
COAST/SET position until you reach the lower speed
you want, then release the lever.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down
to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness
of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this to
be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on
steep hills.
Getting Out of Cruise Control
There are three ways to turn off cruise control:
Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch
pedal if you have a manual transmission.
Push in the CANCEL button on the end of the cruise
control lever.
0 Press OFF on the cruise control switch.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased.
Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Laps (DRL) can make it easier for
others to see the front of your vehicle during the day.
DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful
in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset.
The DRL system will make your low-beam headlamps
come on at a reduced brightness when:
0 The ignition is on,
0 The headlamp switch is off, and
The parking brake is released.
When you turn on the headlamp switch, your DRL will
go out, and your headlamps will come on.
The other lamps that come on
with your headlamps will
also come on.
When you turn off the headlamp switch, the regular
lamps will go
off, and your low-beam headlamps come
on at the reduced brightness of DRL.
To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake.
The
DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need
it.
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A. Defroster
B. Rear Defogger (Option)
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Power Mirror Control (Option)
E. Air Vent
E Instrument Panel Brightness Control
G. Hazard Switch
H. Fuse Block
I. Instrument Cluster
J. Ignition Switch
K. Horn
L. Windshield Wipermasher Lever
M. Cruise Control ON/OFF Button (Option)
N. Rear Window Wiper Button (Option)
0. Rear Window Washer Button (Option)
P. Comfort Controls
Q. Cigarette Lighter
R. Shift Lever
S. Parking Brake Lever
T. Coinholder/Bin
U. Audio System
V. Transfer Case Shift Lever
W. Ashtray
X. Glove Box
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Throttle Linkage Inspection
Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding,
and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as
needed. Replace any cables that have high effort
or
excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise
control cables.
Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle
(Four-wheel Drive) Service
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
section, to determine when to change the lubricant.
Brake System Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and
hoses
for proper hook-up, 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.
Clutch System Service
Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary.
See “Clutch Adjustment”
in the Index.
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Instrument Panel ............................. 6-51
Outside of Your Geo .......................... 6-52
Special Problems
............................. 6-50
Stains
..................... ............. 6-50
Tires
..................................... 6-54
Vinyl
....................................... 6-50
Wheels
..................................... 6-54
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-51
Climate Control System
............................ 3-1
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-6
Clutch Adjustment
...................... ... 6-21
Coinholder
.................................. 2-40
Comfort Controls
....................... .... 3-1
Compact Disc Care
........................... 3-19
Compact Disc Player
............................ 3-1 1
Control
of a Vehicle ................ ............. 4-5
Convertible Top ................................ 2-42
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-38
Coolant
....................................... 6-24
Levelcheck ................................. 5-15
RecoveryTank
............................... 5-16
Radiator
.................................... 5-19
Temperature Gage
............................ 2-64
Cooling System
................................ 5 - 14
Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-6 Cruise
Control
.................. .... 2-32
Cruise Light
................................. 2-33
Cupholders
.................................... 2-40
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users
......... 8-3
Customer Assistance Information
................... 8-1
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
... .............. 8-1
Damage. Finish
...... ...... 6-55
Damage. Sheet Metal ..... ..... ...... 6-54
Daytime Running Lamps
......................... 2-35
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light
............ 2-69
Dead Battery
................................... 5-2
Defects. Reporting Safety
... ............ 8-8
Defensive Driving ....... ............ 4-1
Defogger. Rear Window
....... .......... 3-5
Defogging
................................... 3-4
Defrosting ..................................... 3-4
Dimensions. Vehicle ............................ 6-64
Dome Lamps
.................................. 2-36
Door
Locks ..... .................... 2-3
Storage
..................................... 2-39
Downshifting ............................. 2- 15, 2- 16
Drive Position. Automatic Transmission
............. 2-12
Driver Position
................................. 1-18
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Ignition Positions ....... ............ 2-4
Inflation, Tire
................................ 6-41
Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror ................. 2-37
Inspections
.................................... 7-51
Exhaust Systems
............................. 7-5 1
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot .................. 7-5 1
Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Seal ................... 7-5 1
Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-51
RearAxle
................................... 7-52
Steering
.................................... 7-51
Suspension
................... ........... 7-51
Throttle Linkage
.............................. 7-52
Instrument Panel
............................... 2-56
Brightness Control
............................ 2-36
Cleaning
.................................... 6-51
Cluster ..................................... 2-58
Fuse Block .................................. 6-58
Interior
Lamps .................... ... 2-36
Brake
System
.... ....................... 7-52
Jack. Tire
....
Jump Starting . .
.................... 5-23
................... 5-2
Key Lock Cylinders Service ..................... 7-48 .
Keys .......................................... 2-1
Labels
Certification
................................. 4-46
Certification/Tire
............................. 4-46
Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-57
8 Tire-Loading Information ...................... 4-46
Vehicle Identification Number ................... 6-57
Lamps
...................................... 2-35
Dome ................. ........... 2-36
Interior
............ ......... 2-36
On Reminder ......... , ... ....... 2-29
Lamps Control
........................ . . 2-29
Leaving
Your Vehicle ............................. 2-4
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running
....... 2-22
Lighter
....................................... 2-40
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
................... 1-25.2.6. 2-61
Anti-Lock
Brake System Active ............. 2-64. 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
....... . . 2.63, 4.6
Brake System Warning
........... .... 2-62
Charging System
........................... 2-61
Cruise ...................................... 2-33
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator ............... 2-69
Oil Pressure ................................. 2-67
Overdrive0
fi ................................ 2-69
Rear Window Defogger
......................... 3-5
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