2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER brake light

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Driving too fast through large water puddles or even
going through some car washes can cause problems, too.
The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid puddles.
But if you can't, try to slow down before you hit them.
CAUTION:
Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work
as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to
one side. You could lose control of the vehicle.
After driving through a large puddle of water or
a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until
your brakes work normally.
Hydroplaning
Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up
under your tires that they can actually ride on the water.
This can happen if the road is wet enough and you're
going fast enough. When your vehicle is hydroplaning,
it has little or no contact with the road.

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Follow these steps:
1. Set the parking brake.
2. Shift your automatic transmission into PARK (P),
or your manual transmission to SECOND (2).
3. With the ignition key in the ON position, move the
transfer case to NEUTRAL and make sure the
4WD light on the instrument panel cluster is off.
See ªFour
-Wheel Driveº in the Index.
4. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
5. Release the parking brake.
NOTICE:
If you tow your four-wheel-drive vehicle from
the front, make sure to move the transfer case
into NEUTRAL or your vehicle could be badly
damaged and the damage would not be covered
by your warranty.
Stop towing every 200 miles (300 km) and start the
engine. Leave the transfer case shift lever in NEUTRAL.
Shift your automatic transmission to DRIVE (D); leave
a manual transmission in SECOND (2) with the clutch
engaged. Run the engine at medium speed for one minute
to circulate oil in the transfer case. Turn the ignition key
to ACC. Now, you can continue towing your vehicle.
NOTICE:
The front wheels transmit shocks during towing.
The steering column may not be strong enough to
withstand the shocks. Always unlock the steering
wheel before towing.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not
exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could
be badly damaged.

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The best way to tow your vehicle is from the rear.
Follow these steps:
1. Put the rear wheels on a dolly.
NOTICE:
Do not tow your vehicle with the rear wheels
in contact with the ground, or the transmission
could be damaged.
2. If your vehicle is a four-wheel-drive vehicle,
turn the ignition key to ON, move the transfer
case lever into NEUTRAL and make sure the 4WD
light on the instrument panel cluster is turned off.
See ªFour
-Wheel Driveº in the Index.
3. Turn the ignition key to ACC to unlock the
steering wheel.
4. Make sure the front wheels are facing straight
forward and secure the steering wheel with a
steering wheel clamping device designed for towing.
NOTICE:
Make sure that the towing speed does not
exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your vehicle could
be badly damaged.
CAUTION:
Shifting a four-wheel-drive vehicle's transfer
case into NEUTRAL can cause your vehicle to
roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), for
an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is
in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others
could be injured. Make sure the parking brake
is firmly set before you shift the transfer case
into NEUTRAL.

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2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables
can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren't touching
each other. If they are, it could cause a ground
connection you don't want. You wouldn't be able
to start your vehicle, and the bad grounding could
damage the electrical systems.
To avoid the possibility of the vehicles rolling,
set the parking brake firmly on both vehicles
involved in the jump start procedure. Put an
automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a manual
transmission in NEUTRAL before setting the
parking brake.
NOTICE:
If you leave your radio on, it could be badly
damaged. The repairs wouldn't be covered by
your warranty.
3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Unplug
unnecessary accessories plugged into the cigarette
lighter. Turn off the radio and all lamps that aren't
needed. This will avoid sparks and help save both
batteries. And it could save your radio!
4. Open the hoods and locate the batteries. Find the
positive (+) and negative (
-) terminal locations on
each battery. See ªEngine Compartment Overviewº
in the Index for more information on location.
CAUTION:
If your vehicle has air conditioning, the auxiliary
electric fan under the hood can start up even
when the engine is not running and can injure
you. Keep hands, clothing and tools away from
any underhood electric fan.

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Some driving conditions or climates may cause a
brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or
lightly applied. This does not mean something is
wrong with your brakes.
Properly torqued wheel nuts are necessary to help
prevent brake pulsation. When tires are rotated,
inspect brake pads for wear and evenly tighten wheel
nuts in the proper sequence to GM torque specifications.
Your rear drum brakes don't have wear indicators,
but if you ever hear a rear brake rubbing noise, have the
rear brake linings inspected immediately. Also, the rear
brake drums should be removed and inspected each
time the tires are removed for rotation or changing.
When you have the front brake pads replaced, have the
rear brakes inspected, too.
Brake linings should always be replaced as complete
axle sets.
See ªBrake System Inspectionº in Section 7 of this
manual under Part C ªPeriodic Maintenance Inspections.ºBrake Pedal Travel
See your dealer if the brake pedal does not return to
normal height, or if there is a rapid increase in pedal
travel. This could be a sign of brake trouble.
Brake Adjustment
Every time you make a brake stop, your disc brakes
adjust for wear.
Replacing Brake System Parts
The braking system on a vehicle is complex.
Its many parts have to be of top quality and work
well together if the vehicle is to have really good
braking. Your vehicle was designed and tested with
top
-quality GM brake parts. When you replace parts of
your braking system
-- for example, when your brake
linings wear down and you need new ones put in
-- be
sure you get new approved GM replacement parts.
If you don't, your brakes may no longer work properly.
For example, if someone puts in brake linings that are
wrong for your vehicle, the balance between your
front and rear brakes can change
-- for the worse.
The braking performance you've come to expect can
change in many other ways if someone puts in the
wrong replacement brake parts.

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Fuse Usage
D/L Door Locks
STP Brake Light, Horn, Center
High
-Mounted Stop Lamp,
Cruise Control
FOG Not Used
DEF Rear Window Defogger, DRL,
Heater, Air Conditioning
S/H Not Used
TRN Turn Signal, Back
-Up Light,
Hazard Lights
WIP Windshield Wiper/Washer,
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
Fuses for the air bags are located next to the instrument
panel fuse block.
Engine Compartment Fuse Block
The engine compartment fuse block is located in the
engine compartment on the passenger's side of the
vehicle and protects all electrical loads. See ªEngine
Compartment Overviewº in the Index for more
information on location.
For access to the main fuses, pull off the cover.

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Fuse Usage
1 Accessory Power Outlet
2 Electronic Fuel Injection System
3 Right Headlamp
4 Left Headlamp, High
-Beam Indicator
5 Heater
6 Hazard Lamps, Rear Combination Lamps,
Dome Light, HornFuse Usage
7 Cigar Lighter, Radio, I.G. Coil, Meter,
Wiper, Washer, Rear Defroster,
Turn Signals, Back
-Up Lamps
8 Anti
-Lock Brake System
9 All Electrical Loads
10 Air Conditioning
Replacement Bulbs
Lamps Bulb Number
Back
-up Lamp 921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Parking and Turn Signal 1157 NA. . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamp (Halogen)
High Beam GM Part No. 91174685. . . . . . . . . . . . .
or equivalent
Low Beam GM Part No. 91174687. . . . . . . . . . . . . .
or equivalent
Rear Hazard and Turn Signal 921. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Parking and Brake GM Part No. 91174349. . . . .
or equivalent
Sidemarker 194. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
For any bulb not listed here contact your dealer.