1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER light

ACC (B): The position in which you can operate your
electrical power accessories. It unlocks the steering
wheel and ignition. Use this position if your vehicle
must
be pushed or towed.
ON (C): The position that the switch returns to after you
start your engine and release the switch. The switch
stays in the
ON position when the engine is running. But
even when the engine is not running, you can use
ON to
operate your electrical power accessories and to display
some instrument panel warning and indicator lights.
START (D): The position that starts the engine. When
the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch
will return to
ON for normal driving.
When the engine is not running,
ACC and ON allow you
to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio
and ventilation fan.
A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s
door when the ignition is in
ACC or LOCK and the key
is in the ignition.
I A CAUTION:
On manual transmission vehicles, turning the key
to
LOCK will lock the steering column and result
in
a loss of ability to steer the vehicle. This could
cause
a collision. If you need to turn the engine
off while the vehicle is moving, turn the key only
to
ACC. Don’t push the key in while the vehicle
is moving.
I
NOTICE:
If your key seems stuck in LOCK and you can’t
turn it, be sure you are using the correct key; if
so, is it all the way in? If it is, then turn the
steering wheel left and right while you turn the
key hard. But turn the key only with your hand.
Using
a tool to force it could break the key or the
ignition switch. If none of this works, then your
vehicle needs service.
2-8
ProCarManuals.com

Power Mode Selector Switch (If Equipped)
A power mode selector switch is included with the
four-speed automatic transmission. When
you need
more power for climbing hills or quicker acceleration,
press the P (POWER) switch. The POWER indicator
light on the instrument panel comes on. For normal
driving, press the
N (NORMAL) switch. The POWER
indicator light goes
off.
Overdrive Off Switch (If Equipped)
The overdrive off switch is located on the left side of the
shifter.
By operating the overdrive off switch, the
four-speed automatic transmission (three-speed plus overdrive) can be converted to a three-speed automatic
transmission. While in the three-speed mode, the
transmission will not shift into the overdrive position.
To convert the transmission to the three-speed mode,
push in the overdrive
off switch and release it. The
switch comes out and the
OD OFF indicator light on
the instrument panel comes on.
To return the transmission to the four-speed mode, push
in the overdrive
off switch again. The switch will remain
in and the
OD OFF indicator light goes off.
Please note that if the transfer lever is in the
4L position,
the four-speed automatic transmission will remain in the
three-speed mode.
Manual Transmission
5-Speed
This is your shift pattern. Here's how to operate
your transmission:
FIRST (1): Press the clutch pedal and shift into
mRST
(1). Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as
you press the accelerator pedal.
2-14
ProCarManuals.com

Transfer Case
L
i
The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of
the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out of
four-wheel drive. An indicator light comes on when
the
transfer case is in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or
FOUR--EL
LOW (4L).
TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H): This setting is for driving
in most street and highway situations. Your front axle is
not engaged in two-wheel drive.
FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H): This setting engages
your front axle to help drive your vehicle. Use
FOUR-WHEEL HIGH
(4H) when you need extra
traction, such as on wet or icy roads, or in most
off-road situations.
NEUTRAL (N): Shift to this setting only when your
vehicle needs to be towed, but only
if it is equipped with
manual free-wheeling hubs.
FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L): This setting also engages
your front axle to give you extra traction and can be
used for driving downhill, uphill or on rocky terrain
when you're driving slower than
35 mph (55 km/h).
2-20
ProCarManuals.com

Remember that driving in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H)
or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) may reduce fuel
economy. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on dry
pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make
your transfer case harder to shift.
You can shift from TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) to
FOUR-WHEEL HIGH
(4H) or from FOUR-WHEEL
HIGH (4H) to TWO-WHEEL HIGH (2H) at any speed
if your hubs are locked and your wheels are straight
ahead. Your front axle will engage faster if you take
your foot off the accelerator pedal for a few seconds as
you shift.
Shifting Into or Out of FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L)
1. Stop your vehicle and shift your transmission to
NEUTRAL (N).
2. Shift the transfer case in one continuous motion.
Don’t pause in NEUTRAL
(N) as you shift into
FOUR-WHEEL
HIGH (4H), or your gears could clash.
To set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down and
pull
up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on,
the brake system warning light will come on.
2-21
ProCarManuals.com

The driver-controlled switches for the rear windows are
located on the center console.
There are individual controls near each window.
The driver’s door also has a lock button for the
passenger window(s). When you push LOCK, the
passenger window(s) can’t be raised or lowered. Push
LOCK again to unlock the window(s).
Horn Turn SignaVMultifunction
Lever
The lever on the left
side of the steering column
includes your:
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
Headlamp HigwLow Beam Changer and Passing Signal
0 Lighting Operation
To sound the horn, press one of the horn symbols on the
sides of your steering wheel.
ProCarManuals.com

Lamps Control
Turn the outside part of the lever to control the lamps.
There are three positions for the lamp switch.
OFF: All lamps are off.
lamp and the instrument panel lights come on. The
headlamps are
off.
-:(% : The headlamps and all other operating lamps
come
on.
Lamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition off, remove the key, open the
door and leave the lamps on,
a chime will remind you to
turn off your lamps.
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
First, you must have the headlamps on. For high beams,
push the turn signal lever away from you.
When the high beams are
on, a light on the instrument
panel also will be
on. It will
go off when you switch to
low beam.
To switch back to low beams, pull the lever toward you.
ProCarManuals.com

Flash-to-Pass
With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever
toward you to momenrarily switch to high beam (to
signal that
you are going to pass). When you release the
lever, the headlamps will return to low-beam operation.
Windshield Wipermasher Lever
The lever on the right side of the steering column
controls the windshield wipers and washers. Move
the wiper switch to the position you want:
OFF: The wipers are off.
INT Intermittent wiper operation. In light rain or snow,
you might want to use this position rather than
continuous wiping.
LO: The wipers will run continuously at low speed.
HI: The wipers will run continuously at high speed.
For
a single wiping cycle, pull the lever toward you.
Hold it there until the wipers start, then let go. The
wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more
cycles, hold the lever longer.
Be sure to clear ice and snow from the wiper blades
before using them. If they’re frozen to the windshield,
carefully loosen
or thaw them. If your blades do become
damaged, get new blades or blade inserts.
Heavy snow
or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit
breaker will stop them
until the motor cools. Clear away
snow or ice to prevent an overload.
2-32
ProCarManuals.com

Setting Cruise Control
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 CTRL switch on
the instrument
panel to
turn the
system on. The
indicator light on
the switch will
come on.
2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Once you’re going 25 mph (40 km/h) or more, turn
the lever to COASTBET and release. Your cruise
will set.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
2-35
ProCarManuals.com