2001 CHEVROLET TRACKER roof

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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:
1. Turn the screw cover
lock to the unlocked
position and lower
the cover.
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen the
mounting attachment so it can fit over the side rails.

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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.
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.
To reduce unnecessary windnoise generated by air flow
over the crossrails, remove them from the vehicle when
not in use. The original shipping carton may be retained
for storage of the roof rack cross rails.
To remove your crossrails, do the following:
1. Insert the crossrail cover key and turn the screw
cover lock to the unlocked position and lower the
cover (all four covers).
2. Turn the screw counterclockwise to loosen the
mounting attachment so that it can fit over the
side rails (all four mounting attachments).
3. Remove the crossrails and store them in the box.

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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.

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.
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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.

2-55 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.
5. Take out the holding strap from the pocket near
the dome lamp.

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6. Wrap the holding strap around the canvas top
and snap it to the front top bow retaining strap.
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 on 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 do the following:
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.

2-60 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. Engage 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.

3-21 Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases
or other protective cases and away from direct sunlight
and dust. If the surface of a disc is soiled, dampen a
clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent solution and
clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the side without writing when
handling discs. Pick up discs by grasping the outer edges
or the edge of the hole and the outer edge.
Care of Your Compact Disc Player
The use of CD lens cleaner discs is not advised, due to
the risk of contaminating the lens of the CD optics with
lubricants internal to the CD mechanism.
Antenna
Use the knob on the end of the antenna to raise the
antenna. To lower it, hold the antenna mast near the roof
and feed it into the holder. Do not try to lower the
antenna using the knob. Keep the antenna mast clean for
good performance.
Always lower the antenna before entering a car wash, or
before opening and closing your sunroof.