2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER lock

5-21
The tools you'll be using include the jack (A), jack
handle (B) and wheel wrench (C).The spare tire is mounted on your tailgate. Your vehicle
may be equipped with either a soft, vinyl cover or a
hard cover.
3. To remove the hard
cover from the spare
tire, insert your key into
the wheel lock and pull
the wheel lock off.
Hard Cover

5-22
4. Using the wheel wrench, remove the wheel cover
nut. Gently pry the spare tire cover off the wheel.
Vinyl Cover
5. If your vehicle is equipped with a vinyl cover, unzip
the cover to find the wheel lock. Insert the key into
the wheel lock and pull it off.
6. Using the wheel wrench, remove the wheel nut under
the lock.

5-23
7. Remove the remaining wheel nuts with the
wheel wrench.
8. Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket
and place it near your flat tire.
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire
1. If your vehicle has wheel nut caps, loosen them by
turning the wheel wrench counterclockwise to find
the wheel nuts.

5-25
3. Under the vehicle near each wheel, there are knobs
in the vehicle's frame. Position the jack and raise
the jack lift head until it fits firmly onto the knobs
nearest to the flat tire.
CAUTION:
Getting under a vehicle when it is jacked up is
dangerous. If the vehicle slips off the jack, you
could be badly injured or killed. Never get under
a vehicle when it is supported only by a jack.
CAUTION:
Raising your vehicle with the jack improperly
positioned can damage the vehicle and even
make the vehicle fall. To help avoid personal
injury and vehicle damage, be sure to fit the jack
lift head into the proper location before raising
the vehicle.
4. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle
clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off the
ground so there is enough room for the spare
tire to fit underneath the wheel well.

5-27
CAUTION:
Never use oil or grease on studs or nuts. If you
do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could
fall off, causing a serious accident.
7. Place the spare on the wheel mounting surface.
8. Reinstall the wheel nuts
with the cone
-shaped
end of the nuts toward
the wheel. Tighten each
nut by hand until the
wheel is held against
the hub.
9. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise. Lower the jack completely.

5-30
2. Put the top two wheel nuts back on with the
wheel wrench.
3. Put the spare tire cover back on, if equipped. Using
the wheel wrench, put the wheel cover nut back on.
4. Put the spare wheel lock back on, if equipped and
lock it.
Put the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench back into
the storage area.
To stow the jack, place it in the storage bracket and
turn the shaft clockwise until the jack is securely held
in place. Reinstall the trim cover by inserting the cover
tabs into the slots. Push the cover closed and turn the
knob clockwise to secure the cover.
A. Wrench
B. Jack Handle
C. Jack
CAUTION:
Make sure the tire and carrier are secure.
Driving with the tire or carrier unlatched could
injure pedestrians or damage the vehicle.

6-7
While refueling, place the fuel cap in the holder provided.
To remove the fuel cap, turn it slowly to the left
(counterclockwise).
CAUTION:
If you get gasoline on yourself and then
something ignites it, you could be badly burned.
Gasoline can spray out on you if you open the
fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if
your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot
weather. Open the fuel cap slowly and wait for
any ªhissº noise to stop. Then unscrew the cap
all the way.
Be careful not to spill gasoline. Clean gasoline from
painted surfaces as soon as possible. See ªCleaning the
Outside of Your Vehicleº in the Index.

6-8
When you put the fuel cap back on, turn it to the right
(clockwise) until you hear a clicking sound. Make sure
you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can
determine if the fuel cap has been left off or improperly
installed. This would allow fuel to evaporate into the
atmosphere. See ªMalfunction Indicator Lampº in
the Index.
NOTICE:
If you need a new fuel cap, be sure to get the
right type. Your dealer can get one for you.
If you get the wrong type, it may not fit properly.
This may cause your malfunction indicator lamp
to light and may damage your fuel tank and
emissions system. See ªMalfunction Indicator
Lampº in the Index.
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
CAUTION:
Never fill a portable fuel container while it is in
your vehicle. Static electricity discharge from the
container can ignite the gasoline vapor. You can
be badly burned and your vehicle damaged if this
occurs. To help avoid injury to you and others:

Dispense gasoline only into
approved containers.

Do not fill a container while it is inside a
vehicle, in a vehicle's trunk, pickup bed
or on any surface other than the ground.

Bring the fill nozzle in contact with the
inside of the fill opening before operating
the nozzle. Contact should be maintained
until the filling is complete.

Don't smoke while pumping gasoline.