1998 CHEVROLET TRACKER tire pressure

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Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical i\
nformation about your
vehicle, and a part devoted to its appearance care.
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Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transmission Fluid
Manual Transmission Fluid
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat
Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement 6-40
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Appearance Care Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Outside
of the Windshield,
Backglass and Wiper Blades
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Special Care for Canvas Top and
Plastic Windows
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
(If Equipped)
Cleaning Tires
Finish Damage
Underbody Maintenance
Appearance Care Materials Chart
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Electrical System Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Dome Lamp
0 Gently squeeze the dome lamp lens and remove it
0 Remove the bulb by gently opening the retaining
0 Insert a new bulb. Make sure that it is seated
from the lamp assembly.
clip and sliding the bulb out.
properly. lamp assembly.
0 Snap the dome lamp lens back into the dome
Tires
Your new vehicle comes with high-quality tires made by a leading
tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions
about your tire warranty and where to obtain service, see
your Chevrolet Warranty booklet for details. Poorly maintained
and improperly used tires
are dangerous.
Overloading your tires can cause
overheating
as a result of too much friction.
You could have an air-out and a serious
accident. See “Loading Your Vehicle” in
the Index.
Underinflated tires pose the same danger as
overloaded tires. The resulting accident
could cause serious injury. Check all tires
frequently to maintain the recommended
pressure. Tire pressure should be checked
when your tires are cold.
Overinflated tires are more likely to be cut,
punctured or broken by a sudden impact
--
such as when you hit a pothole. Keep tires
at the recommended pressure.
0 Worn, old tires can cause accidents. If your
tread is badly worn, or if your tires have
been damaged, replace them.
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The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the
driver’s door lock pillar, shows the correct inflation
pressures for your tires when they’re cold. “Cold”
means your vehicle has been sitting for at least three
hours or driven no more than
1 mile ( 1.6 km).
NOTICE:
Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or
overinflation
is all right. It’s not. If your tires
don’t have enough
air (underinflation), you can
get the following:
Too much flexing
Too much heat
Tire overloading
Bad wear
Bad handling
0 Bad fuel economy.
NOTICE: (Continued) NOTICE: (Continued)
If your tires have too much air
(overinflation),
you can get the following:
Unusual wear
Bad handling
0 Rough ride
Needless damage from road hazards.
When to Check Check your tires once
a month or more. Also, check
the tire pressure
of the spare tire.
How to Check
Use
a good quality pocket-type gage to check tire
pressure.
You can’t tell if your tires are properly inflated
simply by looking at them. Radial tires may look
properly inflated even when they’re underinflated.
Be sure to put the valve caps back on the valve stems. They help prevent leaks by keeping out dirt
and moisture.

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Tire Inspection and Rotation
Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles
(10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual
wear, rotate your tires as soon as possible and check
wheel alignment.
Also check for damaged tires or
wheels. See “When It’s Time for New Tires” and “Whe\
el
Replacement” later in this section for more information.
The purpose
of regular rotation is to achieve more
uniform wear for all tires on the vehicle. The first
rotation is the most important. See “Scheduled
Maintenance Services” in the Index for scheduled
rotation intervals.
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When rotating your tires, always use one of the correct
rotation patterns shown here.
After the tires have been rotated, adjust the front and
rear inflation pressures as shown on the Tire-Loading
Information label. Make certain that
all wheel nuts
are properly tightened. See “Wheel Nut Torque” in
the Index.
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30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued)
0 For Two-Wheel-Drive vehicles only: Clean and repack the front wheel
0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driven
bearings (or at each brake relining, whichever occurs first). \
under one or more of these conditions:
- In heavy city traffic where the outside temperature regularly reaches
- 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, change the fluid
and filter every
100,000 miles (166 000 km).
rotation pattern and additional information. (See footnote +.)
90°F (32°C) or higher.
0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation” in the Index for proper
0 Inspect engine accessory drive belts (or every 24 months, whichever
occurs first).
An Emission Control Service.
first). See “Engine Coolant” in the Index for what to use. Inspect hoses. Clean
radiator, condenser, pressure cap and neck. Pressure test the cooling system
and pressure cap.
An Emission Control Service. (See footnote“f)
0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs
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Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help
ensure the safety, dependability and emission control
performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in
Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
per3corm these underhood checks at eachfuelfill.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil
if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in
the Index for
further details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. See “Engine Coolant” in
the Index for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer fluid level in the
windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid
if
necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the
Index for further details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes firmly. See “Hood Release”
in the Index for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire Inflation Check
Make sure tires are inflated to the correct pressures.
See “Tires” in the Index for further details.
Cassette Deck Service
Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every
50 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the
Index for further details.
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................................. 4-46
Service Parts Identification
..................... 6-57
Tire-Loading Information
...................... 4-46
Vehicle Identification Number
................... 6-57
Control
..................................... 2-30
Dome
...................................... 2-38
Exterior
.................................... 2-37
Interior
..................................... 2-37
OnReminder
................................ 2-31
Leaving Your Vehicle
............................. 2-5
Lamps
Leaving
Your Vehicle With the Engine Running
....... 2-24
Lighter
....................................... 2-40
Anti-Lock Brake System Active
............. 2.62. 4.9
Lights
Air Bag Readiness
....................... 1.26. 2.59
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning
............ 2.61. 4.7
Brake System Warning
......................... 2-60
Charging System
............................. 2-59
Daytime Running Lamps Indicator
............... 2-67
Oil Pressure
............................ 2.65. 6. 11
Overdriveoff
................................ 2-66
Power Indicator
.............................. 2-66
Rear Window Defogger
......................... 3-5
Safety Belt Reminder
..................... 1.13. 2.58
Service Engine Soon
.......................... 2-63
Loading Your Vehicle
........................... 4-46
Locks
......................................... 2-4
Cylinders
................................... 7-48
Door
........................................ 2-4 Fuel
Door .................................... 6-6
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
............... 7-50
Key Lock Cylinder Service
..................... 7-48
PowerDoor
.................................. 2-4
RearDoorSecu
rity ............................. 2-5
Window
.................................... 2-29
Long Trip, Before Leaving
....................... 4-36
Low, Automatic Transmission
..................... 2-13
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
.............. 2-47
Lubricants and Fluids
............................ 7-53
Lubrication Service, Body
........................ 7-48
Maintenance. Normal Replacement parts
........... 6-61
Maintenance Record
............................ 7-55
Maintenance Schedule
............................ 7-1
How it is Organized
............................ 7-2
Introduction
.................................. 7-2
LongTrip
................................... 7-31
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
..................... 7-7
Owner Checks and Services
..................... 7-47
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............. 7-53
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................. 7-4
ShortTrip
.................................... 7-9
Short TripKity Definition
....................... 7-5
Short TripKity Intervals ........................ 7-5
Your Vehicle and the Environment ................ 7-2
Maintenance. Underbody
......................... 6-55
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
................. 4-56
Long
Tripmighway Definition
................... 7-7
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
................ 7-51
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Preparing Your Canvas Top for Storage ............. 2-52
Problems on the Road ............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner
................... 8- 11
Radiator. Coolant
.............................. 5-19
Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-26
Radios ............................... 3.6.3.8. 3.11
Rain. Driving In ................................ 4-31
Rear
Axle
....................................... 6-22
Door Security Locks ........................... 2-5
Folding Seatbacks ......................... 1.6. 1.9
Radio Reception
................................ 3- 15
Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement
............ 6-38
Seatpassengers .............................. 1-32
Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ............. 6-38
Towing ..................................... 5-11
Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement ............. 6-38
Window Defogger ............................. 3-5
Window Defogger Light ........................ 3-5
Windshield Washer ........................... 2-33
Defogger Light ................................ 3-5
Removing and Installing ....................... 2-44
Rearview Mirrors ............................... 2-38
Convex Outside .............................. 2-39
Inside Daymight ............................. 2-38
Power Remote Control ......................... 2-39
Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-3
Rear Window
ManualAdjust
............................... 2-38
Recovery Hooks ................................ 5-33
Recovery Tank. Coolant .......................... 5-16
Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-43
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-63
Replacement
Bulbs
...................................... 6-61
Parts ....................................... 6-61
Wheel ...................................... 6-46
Replacing Safety Belts ........................... 1-52
Reporting Safety Defects ......................... 8-10
Restraints Checking
................................... 1-51
Child ....................................... 1-38
Head ........................................ 1-4
Systemcheck ................................ 7-48
Automatic Transmission ....................... 2-12
Manual Transmission .......................... 2-16
Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-25
Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian ..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-33
Rotation. Tires ................................. 6-42
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-52
Reverse
safety Belt Extender ............................ 1-51
Safety Belts ................................... 1-12
Care ....................................... 6-51
Children .................................... 1-35
Adults
...................................... 1-18
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