1997 CHEVROLET TRACKER Owners Manual

Fuses and Circuit Breakers
The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from
short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links
in the wiring itself.
This greatly reduces the chance of
fires caused by electrical problems.
Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse.
If the
band is broken or melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you
replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size.
If you ever have a problem on the road and don’t
have a spare fuse, you can “borrow” one. Just pick
some feature of your vehicle that you can get along
without
-- like the radio or cigarette lighter -- and
use its fuse, if it is the size you need. Replace it as
soon as you can.
Before replacing
a fuse, turn every vehicle electrical
switch
off.
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
This fuse box is under the left side of the instrument
panel. The fuses here protect each separate circuit
There are two fuse blocks
in your vehicle: the instrument
including headlamps. If you have failure,
panel fuse block and the engine compartment fuse block.
check here
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Fuse Usage
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2
3
4
5
Dome Lamp, Sidemarker Lamps, Parking
Lamps, License Plate Lamp, Instrument
Panel Illumination
Stoplamps,
Horn
Hazard Lamps
Fuse
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7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Usage
Door Lock (Option)
Lighter, Radio
Ignition System, Warning and Indicator
Lights, Gages, Four-wheel Drive System
(Option)
Turn Signal Flasher, Back-up Lamps
Wipermasher
Rear Defogger
Heater
Empty
Empty
Please note, fuses for the air bags are located
next to the
instrument panel fuse block.
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Main Fuse Block
The main fuse box in your engine compartment protects
all electrical loads.
For access
to the main fuses, pull off the cover. A spare
fuse
is also inside the fuse box.
Fuse
BATT
ABS
IG
LAMP
H/L,
R
H/L, L
FI
AIC
Usage
All Electrical Load
Anti-Lock Brake System
Ignition, Lighter, Radio, Wipermasher,
Rear Defogger, Turn Signals, Back-up
Lamps, Heater
Taillamps, Dome Lamps, Stop Lamps, Horn,
Hazard Lamps
Right Side Headlamp
Left Side Headlamp
Fuel Injection System
Air Conditioning
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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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Capacities (Approximate)
The following approximate capacities are given in
English and metric conversions.
Air Conditioning?
............. See the refrigerant
information label under
the hood and “Air Conditioning
Refrigerants” at the end
of this section.
Automatic Transmission
Pan Removal and Replacement Three-Speed
............. 3.0 quarts (2.8 L)**
Four-Speed ............... 2.64 quarts (2.5 L)
After Complete Overhaul
Three-Speed
............... 5.3 quarts (5.1 L)
Four-Speed ................ 7.3 quarts (6.9 L)
Cooling System
Automatic Transmission
....... 5.5 quarts (5.2 L)
Manual Transmission ......... 5.6 quarts (5.3 L)
Crankcase With Filter Change
.......... 4.5 quarts (4.2 L)*
Front Differential ............ 1.1 quarts (1 .O L)
Fuel Tank
Two-Door Convertible
....... 11.1 gallons (42 L)
Four-Door Hardtop .......... 14.5 gallons (55 L)
Manual Transmission
Four-wheel Drive
.......... 1.6 quarts (1.5 L)**
Two-Wheel Drive .......... 2.0 quarts (1.9 L)**
Rear Differential ............. 2.3 quarts (2.2 L)
Transfer Case ............... 1.8 quarts (1.7 L)
* When changing the oil filter, additional oil may be
needed. Recheck the oil level after filling. See
“Engine Oil” in the Index.
** Recheck fluid level after filling. See “Automatic
Transmission Fluid” or “Manual Transmission
Fluid” in
the Index.
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Wheel Nuts
Wheel Nut Torque ............. 60 lb-ft (80 N-m)
Vehicle Dimensions
Wheelbase
Two-Door Convertible
... 86.6 inches (2 200 mm)
Four-Door Hardtop
...... 97.6 inches (2 480 mm)
Front
................. 54.9 inches (1 395 mm)
Rear
.................. 55.1 inches (1 400 mm)
Two-Door Convertible
. . 143.7 inches (3 650 mm)
Four-Door Hardtop
..... 158.7 inches (4 030 mm)
Tread
Length
Width Two-Door Convertible
... 64.2 inches (1 630 mm)
Four-Door Hardtop ...... 64.4 inches (1 635 mm)
Two-Door Convertible
Height
Two-Wheel Drive
..... 64.3 inches (I 633 mm)
Four-wheel Drive ..... 65.1 inches (1 654 mm)
Two-Wheel Drive ..... 65.7 inches (1 669 mm)
Four-wheel Drive
..... 66.5 inches (1 689 mm)
Four-Door Hardtop
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
Not all air conditioning refrigerants
are the same.
If the air conditioning system in your vehicle needs
refrigerant, be sure the proper refrigerant
is used. If
you’re not sure, ask your Geo dealer.
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GeGS Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
This section covers the maintenance required for your Geo. Your vehicle needs these services to retain its safety,
dependability and emission control performance.
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Introduction Your Vehicle and the Environment
How This Section is Organized
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
Selecting the Right Schedule
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
At Each Fuel Fill
At Least Once a Month
At Least Twice
a Year
At Least Once a Year
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection
Exhaust System Inspection
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
Throttle Linkage Inspection Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-wheel
Drive) Service
Brake System Inspection
Clutch System Service
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
Part E: Maintenance Record
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IMPORTANT.
KEEP ENGINE OIL
AT THE PROPER
LEVEL AND CHANGE AS
RECOMMENDED
Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan
supplements
your new vehicle warranties. See your
Warranty and Owner Assistance booklet, or your
Geo dealer for details.
Introduction
Your Vehicle and the Environment
Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps to keep your
vehicle
in good working condition, but also helps the
environment. All recommended maintenance procedures
are important. Improper vehicle maintenance can even
affect the quality
of the air we breathe. Improper fluid
levels or the wrong tire inflation can increase the level
of emissions from your vehicle. To help protect our
environment, and to keep your vehicle in good
condition, please maintain your vehicle properly.
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