2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER Owners Manual

2-40 Cruise Control (If Equipped)
With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about
25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot
on the accelerator. This can really help on long trips.
Cruise control does not work at speeds below about
25 mph (40 km/h).When you apply your brakes, or push the clutch pedal
if you have a manual transmission, the cruise control
turns off.
CAUTION:

Cruise control can be dangerous where
you can't drive safely at a steady speed.
So, don't use your cruise control on
winding roads or in heavy traffic.

Cruise control can be dangerous on
slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes
in tire traction can cause needless wheel
spinning, and you could lose control.
Don't use cruise control on slippery roads.

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Setting Cruise Control
CAUTION:
If you leave your cruise control switch on when
you're not using cruise, you might hit a button
and go into cruise when you don't want to. You
could be startled and even lose control. Keep the
cruise control switch off until you want to use
cruise control.
1. Press the CRUISE
ON/OFF button on
the instrument panel
to turn the system on.
The indicator light in
the button will come on.2. Get up to the speed you want.
3. Once you're going 25 mph (40 km/h) or more,
turn the switch on the lever down, to COAST SET
and release it. Your cruise will be set.
4. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Resuming a Set Speed
If you set your cruise control at a desired speed and
then apply the brake, this will turn off the cruise control
function. But you don't need to reset it.
If your speed has not dropped below 25 mph (40 km/h),
you can turn the switch on the lever to RESUME
ACCEL (Accelerate) briefly. You'll go right back to
your chosen speed and stay there. When your speed
drops below 25 mph (40 km/h), the system will not
resume to your previously chosen speed. You must
reset your speed.

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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
There are two ways to go to a higher speed.

Use the accelerator pedal to go to a higher speed.
Turn the switch on the lever down to COAST SET
and release it. Take your foot off the accelerator
pedal. You'll now cruise at the higher speed.

Turn the switch on the lever up to RESUME
ACCEL. Hold the switch at RESUME ACCEL
until you get up to the speed you want, then release
the switch.
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
To reduce your speed, turn the switch and hold it down
in the COAST SET position until you reach the lower
speed you want, then release the switch.
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When
you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will slow
down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the hills.
When going up steep hills, you may have to step on the
accelerator pedal to maintain your speed. When going
downhill, you may have to brake or shift to a lower gear
to keep your speed down. Of course, applying the brake
takes you out of cruise control. Many drivers find this
to be too much trouble and don't use cruise control on
steep hills.
Getting Out of Cruise Control
There are three ways to turn off cruise control:

Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch
pedal if you have a manual transmission.

Push in the CANCEL button on the end of the cruise
control lever.

Press CRUISE ON/OFF on the instrument panel.
Erasing Speed Memory
When you turn off the cruise control or the ignition,
your cruise control set speed memory is erased. It is also
lost if the vehicle speed drops below 25 mph (40 km/h).
You must reset your speed.

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Exterior Lamps
The lever on the left side of the steering column
operates the exterior lamps.
Turn the outside part of the lever to operate the lamps.The exterior lamps control has three positions:
OFF: Turning the control to this position turns off
all lamps, except the Daytime Running Lamps (DRL).
(Parking Lamps): Turning the control to
this position turns on the parking lamps, together with
the following:

Sidemarker Lamps

Taillamps

License Plate Lamp

Instrument Panel Lights
(Headlamps): Turning the control to this position
turns on the headlamps, together with the previously
listed lamps and lights.

2-44 Daytime Running Lamps
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) can make it easier
for others to see the front of your vehicle during
the day. DRL can be helpful in many different driving
conditions, but they can be especially helpful in the
short periods after dawn and before sunset. Fully
functional daytime running lamps are required on all
vehicles first sold in Canada.
The DRL system will make your headlamps come on
at a reduced brightness when the three following
conditions are met:

The ignition is on with the engine running,

the exterior lamps control is off or the parking
lights are on, and

the parking brake is released.When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on
at a reduced brightness. The taillamps, sidemarker and
other lamps won't be on. Your instrument panel won't
be lit up either.
When you move the exterior lamps control to the
headlamp position, your DRL will go off and your
headlamps will come on. The other lamps that
come on with your headlamps will also come on.
When it begins to get dark, the headlamps will
automatically switch from DRL to the regular
headlamps. See ªAutomatic Light Controlº following.
When you turn the exterior lamp control to off, the
regular lamps will go off and your headlamps will
change to the reduced brightness of DRL provided
it is not dark outside. DRL will also come on if only
the parking lamps are being used.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamp system when you need it.

2-45 Automatic Light Control (ALC)
Your vehicle is equipped with an automatic light sensor
on top of the instrument panel, so be sure it is not covered.
If it is, the headlamps will remain on continuously.
There is a delay in the transition between the daytime
and nighttime operation of the DRL and the ALC
systems so that driving under bridges or bright overhead
street lights does not affect the system. The DRL and
ALC systems will only be affected when the light sensor
sees a change in lighting lasting longer than this delay.
When it is dark enough outside, or you are driving
through a parking garage, heavy overcast weather or
a tunnel, the ALC will turn on your low
-beam
headlamps at normal brightness. Along with your
vehicle's headlamps, the taillamps, sidemarker, parking
lamps and the instrument panel lights will also turn on.
The radio lights will dim.
When the vehicle is initially started in darkness with the
parking brake engaged, there is a delay before the ALC
will turn on the lights.
As with any vehicle, you should turn on the regular
headlamps when you need them.To disable your vehicle's DRL and ALC functions,
do the following:
1. Before turning the ignition key to ON or START,
set the parking brake.
2. Then turn the ignition key to ON or START.

The ALC will not turn on under any conditions,
even in darkness.

The DRL will not turn on.
The DRL and ALC functions will stay off with the
ignition on, until you release the parking brake.
Once the parking brake is released the DRL will
turn on (if it is daylight) or the ALC will turn on
(if it is dark enough outside).
If you turn the ignition key to ON or START and
then set the parking brake, the DRL will turn off
(in all conditions) and the ALC will remain on (if dark
enough outside). Any other uses of the parking brake
after the engine is turned on will have no effect on the
normal ALC operation.
Lamps On Reminder
If you turn the ignition off, remove the key, open the
door and leave the lamps on, a tone will remind you to
turn off your lamps.

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Interior Lamps
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
This feature controls the brightness of the instrument
panel lights.
The thumbwheel for this
feature is located to the left
of the steering wheel on the
instrument panel.
Move the thumbwheel upward to brighten the lights or
downward to dim them.
Dome Lamp
The dome lamp has a three-position switch.

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OFF: This position is to the left when you are sitting
in the driver's seat. The lamp will stay off even when a
door is opened.
CENTER: This is the center position. The lamp will
come on when a door is opened. The lamp will turn off
15 seconds after the last door is closed or when the
ignition key is turned to ON.
ON: This position is to the right when you are sitting in
the driver's seat. The dome lamp will turn on and stay
on whether or not a door is open.
Battery Rundown Protection
Your vehicle is equipped with a battery saver feature
designed to protect your vehicle's battery.
When the dome lamp or optional luggage compartment
lamp is left on, the ignition is turned off and the key is
removed, the battery saver system will automatically
turn the lamp off after about 15 minutes. This will avoid
draining the battery. This system does not protect
against leaving on the headlamps, parking lamps or the
map lamps on the mirror.
Mirrors
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield.
The mirror can be adjusted up and down or side to side.
The mirror is also equipped with reading lamps and
map lamps.
The mirror can also be adjusted for day or night driving.
Pull the tab for night driving to reduce glare. Push the
tab for daytime driving.