1999 CHEVROLET TRACKER ECO mode

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2-5 Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
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If you have power door
locks, the switch is located
on the driver's and
passenger's door armrest.
To lock all the doors and the tailgate, press the right side
of the switch. To unlock the doors and tailgate, press the
left side of the switch.
Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models)
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Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear doors of your
vehicle from the inside.
To Use One of These Locks
1. Move the lever down to engage the lock.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is in use.

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2-18 Overdrive Off Switch (If Equipped)
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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 case shift lever is in the
4L position, the four
-speed automatic transmission will
remain in the three
-speed mode.
Power Mode Selector Switch
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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.

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If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't
shift out of PARK (P), try this:
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1. Apply the parking brake until the end of Step 6.2. If the engine is running, turn it off. Turn the key to
ON or ACC.
3. Find the access hole cover on the driver's side of the
console, near the shift lever.
4. Remove the screw and cover.
5. Inside, you'll see the return plate. Using your finger,
move the return plate toward the rear of the vehicle
until it stops.
6. Move the shift lever into the gear you want.
7. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as possible.
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual
Transmission Models Only)
Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual
transmission in REVERSE (R) and firmly apply the
parking brake.
If you have four
-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case
is in a drive gear. Your vehicle could roll if it isn't.
If you are towing a trailer, see ªTowing a Trailerº in
the Index.

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A. Side Defroster Vent
B. Air Vent
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
D. Instrument Cluster
E. Windshield Wiper/Washer Lever
F. Hazard Switch
G. Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
H. Comfort Controls
I. Vent Shut
-off Thumbwheel
J. Audio System
K. AshtrayL. Shift Lever
M. Power Mode Switch (If Equipped)
N. Cigarette Lighter
O. Ignition Switch
P. Instrument Panel Fuse Block
Q. Hood Release
R. Instrument Panel Brightness Control
S. Power Remote Control Mirror (If Equipped)
T. Cruise Control Button (If Equipped)
U. Coinholder
V. Rear Window Wiper/Washer (If Equipped)

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CAUTION:
Don't keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If
you do, your engine can become so hot that it
catches fire. You or others could be burned.
Check your oil as soon as possible and have your
vehicle serviced.
NOTICE:
Damage to your engine from neglected oil
problems can be costly and is not covered by
your warranty.
Four Wheel Drive Light
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This light comes on when
the ignition switch is on and
the transfer case lever is in
one of the four wheel
drive positions.
See ªFour Wheel Driveº in the Index.
Power Indicator Light (If Equipped)
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This light comes on when the
power mode selector switch
is turned to P (power) with
the ignition switch in the
ON position.
This light comes on as a check for approximately
5 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON
or START.

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2-68 Overdrive Off Light (If Equipped)
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This light comes on when
the automatic four
-speed
transmission has been
converted to the three
-speed
mode and the overdrive is
turned off.
This light also comes on as a check for approximately
5 seconds when the ignition key is turned to ON
or START.
Fuel Gage
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Your fuel gage shows about
how much fuel is in your
tank. When the gage first
indicates E (empty), you
still have about one or two
gallons (4 to 8 L) of fuel left
in your tank, but you need
to get more right away.Here are four concerns some owners have had about the
fuel gage. All these situations are normal and do not
indicate that anything is wrong with the fuel gage.

At the gas station, the fuel pump shuts off before the
gage reads F (full).

It takes more (or less) fuel to fill up than the gage
reads. For example, the gage reads half full, but it
took more (or less) than half of the tank's capacity to
fill it.

The gage moves a little when you turn, stop or
speed up.

When you turn the engine off, the gage doesn't go
back to E (empty).

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The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol
in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold
showers will speed that up. ªI'll be carefulº isn't the
right answer. What if there's an emergency, a need to
take sudden action, as when a child darts into the street?
A person with even a moderate BAC might not be able
to react quickly enough to avoid the collision.
There's something else about drinking and driving that
many people don't know. Medical research shows that
alcohol in a person's system can make crash injuries
worse, especially injuries to the brain, spinal cord or
heart. This means that when anyone who has been
drinking
-- driver or passenger -- is in a crash, that
person's chance of being killed or permanently disabled
is higher than if the person had not been drinking.
CAUTION:
Drinking and then driving is very dangerous.
Your reflexes, perceptions, attentiveness and
judgment can be affected by even a small amount
of alcohol. You can have a serious
-- or even
fatal
-- collision if you drive after drinking.
Please don't drink and drive or ride with a driver
who has been drinking. Ride home in a cab; or if
you're with a group, designate a driver who will
not drink.

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4-43 Towing Your Vehicle from the Front
(Four-Wheel-Drive Only)
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NOTICE:
If your vehicle is a two-wheel drive model, do not
tow it on all four wheels. If you do, your
transmission could be damaged.
Follow these steps:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
3. Shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P), or
your manual transmission to SECOND (2).
4. Shift the transfer case to NEUTRAL (N).
SeeªFour
-Wheel Driveº in the Index.
5. Release the parking brake.
Stop towing every 200 miles (300 km) and start
the engine. Leave the transfer case shift lever in
NEUTRAL (N). Shift your automatic transmission
to DRIVE (D); leave a manual transmission in
SECOND (2) with the clutch engaged. Run the engine
at medium speed for one minute to circulate oil in the
transfer case. Turn the ignition key to ACC. Now, you
can continue towing your vehicle.