1999 CHEVROLET TRACKER ECU

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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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To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock
If you want to open a rear door when the security lock is
on, unlock the door from the inside, then open the door
from the outside.
If you don't cancel the security lock feature, adults or
older children who ride in the rear won't be able to open
the rear door from the inside. You should let adults and
older children know how these security locks work, and
how to cancel the locks.
To Cancel the Rear Door Lock
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
2. Move the lever up to disengage the lock.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your
door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and
close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry System
(If Equipped)
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If your vehicle is equipped
with this feature, you can
lock and unlock your doors
or unlock your rear door
from about 3 feet (1 m) up
to 30 feet (9 m) away using
the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry system operates on a radio
frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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3. Read the instructions inside the case.
4. Put the two halves back together. Make sure the
cover is on tightly so water won't get in.
5. Check the operation of the transmitter with your
vehicle. If the transmitter does not work, try
resynchronizing the transmitter with the receiver.
Resynchronization
Your remote keyless entry system is equipped with a
security system that prevents anyone from recording and
playing back your signal. The transmitter does not send
the same signal twice to the receiver. The receiver will
not respond to a signal that has been sent to it more
than once.
To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver, follow
these directions:
1. Stand close to your vehicle.
2. Press and hold the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on
the transmitter at the same time.
3. Hold the buttons for at least seven seconds. During
this time, the doors should lock and unlock once.
This confirms the resynchronization. If the doors do
not lock and unlock, see your dealer for service.
Tailgate
CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate
open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can
come into your vehicle. You can't see or smell
CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the tailgate open or if
electrical wiring or other cable connections must
pass through the seal between the body and
the tailgate:

Make sure all other windows are shut.

Turn the fan on your heating or cooling
system to its highest speed with the setting
on CIRCULATE. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. See ªComfort
Controlsº in the Index.

If you have air outlets on or under the
instrument panel, open them all the way.
See ªEngine Exhaustº in the Index.

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Cargo Cover (Option)
If your two-door vehicle has the optional lockable
storage compartment, you can use it to cover and secure
items in the cargo area of your vehicle. The closeout
panel can be removed to allow for extra cargo space.
To remove the close
-out panel, do the following:
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1. Remove the two
attaching screws from
each lower corner of the
cargo area.
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2. Loosen the lower rear corners of the convertible top.
3. Remove the rear window. See ªRemoving and
Installing Your Rear Windowº later in this section.
4. Release the tension bows on both sides of the
convertible top. See ªConvertible Topº later in this
section for more information.
5. Carefully lift the panel out of the cargo area.
6. Put the screws back into the mounting holes for
storage while the panel is out of the vehicle.

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CAUTION:
An improperly stored cargo cover could be
thrown about the vehicle during a collision or
sudden maneuver. You or others could be
injured. If you remove the cover, always store it
outside of the vehicle. When you put it back,
always be sure that it is securely reattached.
If your four-door vehicle has the optional cargo cover,
you can use it to cover items in the cargo area of
your vehicle.
The cargo cover has four attaching rings. Attach each
ring to the hooks located along the sides of the rear
cargo area. Make sure each ring is properly secured.
Luggage Carrier (Option)
CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress, and
so forth
-- the wind can catch it as you drive
along. This can cause you to lose control. What
you are carrying could be violently torn off, and
this could cause you or other drivers to have a
collision, and of course damage your vehicle. You
may be able to carry something like this inside.
But, never carry something longer or wider than
the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.

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The luggage carrier has side rails and crossrails attached
to the roof to secure cargo. To install the crossrails,
follow these steps:
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1. Turn the screw cover
lock to the unlocked
position and lower
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2. Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen the
mounting attachment so it can fit over the side rails.

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3. Mount the crossrails onto the side rails and adjust
their position so the cargo can be mounted properly.
Make sure the crossrails are not slanted.
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4. Tighten the screws securely, taking care not to
overtighten them. Then raise and lock the
screw covers.

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Be sure the cargo is properly loaded.
Follow these guidelines:

Carrying small, heavy loads on the roof is
not recommended.

Do not load cargo directly on the roof panel.

If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as possible. Tie the load to the tie downs
provided. Also tie the load to the bumpers. Do not tie
the load so tightly that the crossrails or side rails
are damaged.
NOTICE:
Loading cargo that weighs more than 100 lbs.
(45 kg) on the luggage carrier may damage your
vehicle. When you carry large things, never let
them hang over the rear or the sides of
your vehicle.
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Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main
weight as far forward as possible to keep the load
from shifting.
Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see ªLoading Your Vehicleº in
the Index.
To prevent damage or loss of cargo as you're driving,
check now and then to make sure the luggage carrier and
cargo are still securely fastened.