2000 CHEVROLET TRACKER Owners Manual

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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
To use the lighter, the ignition key must be in ON
or ACC. Push the lighter in all the way and let go.
When it's ready, it will pop back out by itself.
NOTICE:
Don't hold a cigarette lighter in with your hand
while it is heating. If you do, it won't be able to
back away from the heating element when it's
ready. That can make it overheat, damaging the
lighter and the heating element.
Pull the door to open the ashtray. To remove it, press
down on the silver tab and pull the ashtray out. To
replace the ashtray, push it in until the silver tab latches.
The rear ashtray is on the back of the center console.
Push on the left side of the the ashtray. The ashtray
will turn clockwise for usage. To remove the rear
ashtray, press down on the tab and pull it out.
NOTICE:
Don't put papers and other things that burn
into your ashtray. If you do, cigarettes or other
smoking materials could set them on fire,
causing damage.
Sun Visors
To block out glare, you can swing down the visors.
You can also swing them to the side. The visors have
extensions to give additional sun blockage.
Accessory Power Outlet
With the accessory power outlet, you can plug in
auxiliary electrical equipment. The accessory power
outlet is located in the center console near the parking
brake. Just remove the cap from the outlet and follow
the proper instructions that are included with any
electrical equipment you may install.
These circuits are protected by a fuse and have maximum
current levels.

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NOTICE:
When using the accessory power outlet, maximum
electrical loads must not exceed 15 amps. Always
turn off any electrical equipment when not in use.
Leaving electrical equipment on for extended
periods will drain your battery.
Convertible Top (If Equipped)
Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable
rear window and removable side windows.
NOTICE:

Never raise or lower the top while the vehicle
is moving, or drive with any part of the top
unfastened or partially removed. The wind
could get under it and cause damage.
NOTICE: (Continued)
NOTICE: (Continued)

Do not take your vehicle through an
automatic car wash. It could damage your
convertible top.

Don't try to lower or raise the convertible
top or tap or beat on the plastic windows if
your vehicle is out in cold weather, 41F
(5C) or below. The cold can cause cracks
and other damage to the windows and to
the top as it is being lowered or raised.

Don't lower the top if it is damp or wet.
After the top is down, the trapped water
can cause stains, mildew and damage to the
inside of your car. Be sure to dry off the top
before you lower it.

Don't lower the convertible top if the rear
flap or side windows are dirty. Dirt could
scratch the side windows.

The convertible top isn't designed to carry
weight. Never let anyone sit on the top, and
don't put anything on top of it when it is
up, or it could be damaged.

2-50 Opening and Closing Your Sunroof
1. Lower your antenna and swing your sun visors down.
2. Squeeze the front top bow latch buttons and pull the
latch back.
3. Unhook the latch from the front top bow.4. Swing the front top bow up and back while folding
the canvas top as shown. Be sure that you don't
pinch the canvas top between the front top bow arms
and the roof rails.

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5. Unfasten the holding strap near the dome lamp and
pull it through the slot in the front top bow.
6. Fasten the holding strap to itself.7. Push the front top bow latches down until
they ªclick.º
8. Swing your sun visors up and raise your antenna.
Reverse the steps to close your sunroof. Be sure your
front top bow is latched securely.
Removing and Installing Your
Rear Window
The rear window of your vehicle is removable. This
allows you to open the back opening all the way or to
replace the window if it becomes deteriorated. To remove
the rear window:
1. Open the rear gate all the way.
2. Unfasten the canvas flaps at the lower corners of the
rear window to uncover the zipper pull.
3. Unzip the rear window.

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4. Hang the rear window down so it hangs outside of
the vehicle.
5. Pull the rear window frame bar rearward (see
illustration above). Then slide the bar to the left to
remove the window.
Reverse the steps to install the rear window. Make sure
that all the Velcro

strips and flaps are correctly
fastened and overlapped. Make sure that the window is
completely closed before driving.
Removing and Installing the Side Window
To remove the side window:
1. Release the tension in the canvas top support arms.
Unfasten the Velcro strips on the top and rear quarter
of the side window.
2. Unzip the zipper almost all the way, leaving about
3 inches (8 cm) of it still zipped and unfasten the
Velcro strips on the inside of the window.

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3. Release the plastic strip sewn along the bottom
edge of the window by gently pulling down and out.
Then release the plastic along the front edge of the
window by pulling it forward and out. It may help to
rock the window back and forth to remove it.
4. Unfasten the plastic clip, which is part of the canvas
top, at the top front corner of each side window.
Then unzip the zipper the rest of the way and remove
the side window.To install the side window:
Make sure the plastic clip at the top front corner of the
canvas top is unfastened. Then start by zipping the
zipper about 3 inches (8 cm), to hold the window in
place. When zipping, place the rear bottom corner of the
window inside the rear part of the vehicle body to help
support the window while you engage the zipper end.
Install the plastic strip into the window channel before
completely zipping the window. There is a locating pin
in the front upper corner to assist in aligning the window.
Pull rearward on the rear edge of the window to make
sure the window is secure and finish zipping the window.

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After completing installation, make sure that the front
and bottom ends are securely hooked and the rear top
end of the window is under the canvas top.
Refasten the plastic clip at the top front corner of the
side window. Reengage the tension to the canvas top
support arms.
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
1. Remove the side windows of the canvas top as
shown previously. Remember to release the tension
in the canvas top support arms first.
2. Open the rear window and hang it down inside the
luggage compartment (or over the top of the
vehicle's trunk).
3. Unfasten the snaps that secure the canvas top to the
roof. The snaps are located on either side of the
dome lamp. Reattach the snaps which hold the
sunroof canvas in place.

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4. Unhook the front end of the rear canvas top. You
may want to open the sunroof to gain easier access to
the rear top. Lower the bow slowly while tucking the
canvas into the luggage compartment, making sure
the bows are not pinching any part of the canvas top.
Make sure the safety belts are not blocked by the
folded top.5. Reengage the latches by pushing down on the
support arms at the hinges.
Reverse the steps to raise your canvas top.
During installation of the top, make sure the plastic
retaining strip along the front edge of the canvas top is
aligned with the locating pin in the channel. There is a
mark near the center of the channel.