1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER battery

Using a match near a battery can cause battery
gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this,
and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight
if
you need more light.
Be sure the battery has enough water. You don’t
need to add water to the Delco Freedom@ battery
installed in every new
GM vehicle. But if a
battery has filler caps, be sure the right amount
of
fluid is there. If it is low, add water to take care
of that first. If you don’t, explosive gas could
be present.
Battery fluid contains acid that can burn you.
Don’t get
it on you. If you accidentally get it in
your eyes or
on your skin, flush the place with
water and get medical help immediately.
5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or
missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock.
The vehicles could be damaged, too.
A CAUTION:
-
Fans or other moving engine parts can injure you
badly. Keep your hands away from moving parts
once the engine is running.
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6. Positive (+) goes to positive (+) and negative (-)
goes to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don’t
connect positive
(+) to negative (-) or you’ll get a
short that would damage the battery and maybe other
parts, too. Connect the red positive
(+) cable to the
positive
(+) terminal of the vehicle with the dead
battery.
Use a remote positive (+) terminal if the
vehicle has one.
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Don’t let the other end
touch metal. Connect it
to the positive
(+)
terminal of the good
battery. Use a remote
positive
(+) terminal if
the vehicle has one.
8. Now connect the
black negative
(-) cable
to the
good battery’s
negative
(-) terminal.
Don’t let the other end
touch anything until the
next step.
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9. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go
to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted
metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the
dead battery. Attach the cable at least
18 inches (45
cm) away from the dead battery, but not near
engine parts that move. The electrical connection is
just as good there, but the chance
of sparks getting
back to the battery is much less.
10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run
the engine for a while. 11. Try to start the vehicle with
the dead battery. If it
.12. Remove the cables
in reverse order to prevent
won’t
start after
a few tries, it probably needs service.
electrical shorting. Take care that they don’t touch
each other or any other metal.
A. Heavy Metal Engine Part
B. Good Battery
C. Dead Battery
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GE4iB Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
Here you will find information about the care of your Geo. This section begins with service and fuel information, and
then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2
6-3
6-7
6-10
6- 14
6- 16
6-19
6-2 1
6-2
1
6-22
6-23
6-26
6-27
6-29
6-33
Service
Fuel
Checking Things Under the
Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Clutch Adjustment
Rear Axle
Four-wheel
Drive
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Windshield Washer Fluid
Brakes
Battery
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6-3
3
6-40
6-48
6-49
6-53
6-54
6-56
6-56
6-57
6-58
6-58
6-62
6-64
Bulb Replacement
Halogen Bulbs
Tires
'
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside of Your Geo
Cleaning the Outside of Your Geo
Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic
Windows
Underbody Maintenance
Chemical Paint Spotting
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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When you open the hood, you’ll see the following:
A. Windshield Washer Reservoir
B. Engine Coolant Reservoir
C. Main Fuse Box
D. Battery
E. Engine Oil Dipstick
F. Automatic Transmission
Dipstick
(If Equipped)
G. Oil Fill Cap
H. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir
I. Brake Fluid Reservoir
J. Air Cleaner
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Battery
Every new Geo has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You
never have
to add water to one of these. When it’s time
for a new battery, we recommend a Delco Freedom
battery. Get
one that has the replacement number shown
on the original battery’s label.
Vehicle Storage
If you’re not going to drive your vehicle for 25 days
or more, take
off the black, negative (-) cable from
the battery. This will help keep your battery from
running down.
A CAUTION:
Also, for your audio system, see “Theft-Deterrent
Feature”
in the Index.
Bulb Replacement
See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index to check the size
and type
of bulb you need to use.
Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas
that can explode. You can be badly hurt if you
aren’t careful. See “Jump Starting” in the Index
for tips on working around a battery without
getting hurt.
Contact your dealer to learn how to prepare your vehicle
for longer storage periods.
I ,.I CAUTIdN:
Halogen bulbs have pressurized gas inside and
can burst
if you drop or scratch the bulb. You or
others could be injured. Be sure to read and
follow the instructions on the bulb package.
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Replacement Bulbs
Center High-Mounted Stop ................. 921
Dome
........ GM Part No. 96051559 or equivalent
Front Parking and Turn Signal
........... 11 57 NA
Headlamp (Halogen) ..................... 9004
Rear Hazard and Turn Signal
............... 1156
Rear Parking and Stop
.................... 1157
Sidemarker
.............................. 194
Capacities and
Engine
Type ............
Specifications
........................ L4
Compression Ratio ....................... 9.5: 1
Firing Order
.......................... 1-3-4-2
Horsepower
.............................. 95
Fuel Delivery .................... Fuel Injection
Piston Displacement
............... 97 CTD (1.6L)
Valve Arrangement
............ In-Head “V” Type AC
Belt Tension
........ Deflect Belt 0.24-0.3 inch
(6-9 mm)
@ 22 lbs. (10 kg) Pressure
Fan Belt Tension
Inspection
.......... Deflect Belt 0.24-0.32 inch
(6-8 mm)
@ 22 lbs. (10 kg) Pressure
Replacement
........ Deflect Belt 0.20-0.28 inch
(5-7 mm)
@ 22 lbs. (10 kg) Pressure
Specification
................... 180” F (82 O C)
Thermostat Temperature
Replacement Parts
Air Cleaner Filter ................. 13780-58k20
GM Part No. 96068629 or equivalent
Battery
....... .................... 26R-50s
Engine
Oil Filter .......... GM Part No. 25014441
Fuel Filter
..................... AC Type GF571
GM Part No. 96058022 or equivalent
PCV Valve
............... GM Part No. 96058079
or equivalent
Radiator Pressure Cap
............ 13 psi (90 kPa)
Spark Plug
................... AC Type R43XLS
Gap: 0.028-0.032 inches
(0.7-0.8 mm)
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Gem Section 9 Index
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ..... 6-3
AirBag
....................................... 1-25
Adding Equipment
............................ 1-3 1
How Does it Restrain
.......................... 1-29
How it Works
................................ 1-27
Location
.................................... 1-27
Readiness Light
......................... 1-26. 2-63
Servicing ................................... 1-30
What Makes it Inflate
.......................... 1-28
What Will
You See After it Inflates ............... 1-29
When Should it Inflate
......................... 1-28
Aircleaner
.................................... 6-14
Air Conditioning
................................ 3-3
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
..................... 6-64
Alignment and Balance. Tire
...................... 6-46
Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning
...................... 6-55
Antenna
...................................... 3-19
Antifreeze
..................................... 6-23
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
................. 2-66. 4-9
Brake System Warning Light
................ 2-65. 4-7
Brakes
...................................... 4-7
Appearance Care
............................... 6-48
Appearance Care Materials
....................... 6-57 Arbitration
Program
.............................. 8-9
Ashtrays ...................................... 2-43
Audio Systems
.................................. 3-6
Automatic
Overdrive
................................... 2-14
Overdrive Off Switch
.......................... 2-14
Automatic Transmission
.......................... 2-9
Check
...................................... 7-50
Fluid
....................................... 6-16
Operation
................................... 2-10
Park Mechanism Check ........................ 7-52
Shifting
..................................... 2-10
Starting Your Engine
........................... 2-9
Axle. Front .................................... 6-23
Axle. Rear
.................................... 6-21
Battery
...................................... 6-33
Jump Starting
................................. 5-3
Warnings
................................ 5-3, 5-5
BBB Auto Line
................................. 8-9
Better Business Bureau Mediation ................... 8-9
Blizzard ...................................... 4-42
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