2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER window

2-15 Parking at Night
Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your
vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight.
Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.
Parking Lots
Even if you park in a lot where someone will be
watching your vehicle, it's still best to lock it up and
take your keys. But what if you have to leave your
ignition key? What if you have to leave something
valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your
glove box.

Lock your glove box.

Close all windows.

If possible, park in a busy, well lit area.

If your vehicle has a remote keyless entry system,
take the transmitter with you.

Lock all the doors except the driver's.
New Vehicle ªBreak-Inº
NOTICE:
Your vehicle doesn't need an elaborate
ªbreak
-in.º But it will perform better in
the long run if you follow these guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or
less for the first 500 miles (805 km).

Don't drive at any one speed
-- fast or
slow
-- for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don't make full
-throttle starts.

Avoid making hard stops for the first
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren't yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking
-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.

Don't tow a trailer during break
-in.
See ªTowing a Trailerº in the Index for
more information.

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Parking Over Things That Burn
CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don't park
over papers, leaves, dry grass or other things that
can burn.
Engine Exhaust
CAUTION:
Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas
carbon monoxide (CO), which you can't see or
smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death.
You might have exhaust coming in if:

Your exhaust system sounds strange
or different.

Your vehicle gets rusty underneath.

Your vehicle was damaged in a collision.

Your vehicle was damaged when driving over
high points on the road or over road debris.

Repairs weren't done correctly.

Your vehicle or exhaust system had been
modified improperly.
If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into
your vehicle:

Drive it only with all the windows down to
blow out any CO; and

Have your vehicle fixed immediately.

2-39 Windshield Washer
To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper
symbol on it toward you one time. When you release
the stalk, the washers will stop. The wiper will continue
wiping for approximately three cycles and will either
stop or will resume the speed you were using before.
See ªWindshield Washer Fluidº in the Index.
CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don't use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
Rear Window Wiper/Washer (If Equipped)
To turn on your rear wiper,
push the upper button.
Push the same button
again to turn it off.
To spray washer fluid on the rear window, push the
lower button about halfway down. Washer fluid will
spray as long as you hold this button. To wash and
wipe at the same time, push the button all the way in.
The washer and wiper will run as long as you hold this
button. To add washer fluid, see ªWindshield Washer
Fluidº in the Index.

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3. Loosen the lower rear corners of the convertible top.
4. Remove the rear window. See ªRemoving and
Installing Your Rear Windowº later in this section.5. Carefully lift the panel out of the cargo area.
6. Put the knobs back into the mounting holes for
storage while the panel is out of the vehicle.
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.

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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.

2-59 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.
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.

2-60 Removing and Installing the Side Window
To remove the side window do the following:
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.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.

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To install the side window:
1. Make sure the plastic clip at the top front corner of
the canvas top is unfastened.2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Pull rearward on the rear edge of the window to
make sure the window is secure and finish zipping
the window.