2002 CHEVROLET TRACKER roof

2-52 Luggage Carrier (If Equipped)
CAUTION:
If you try to carry something on top of your
vehicle that is longer or wider than the luggage
carrier
-- like paneling, plywood, a mattress,
and so forth
-- the wind can catch it as you
drive along. This can cause you to lose control.
What you are carrying could be violently torn off,
and this could cause you or other drivers to have
a collision, and of course damage your vehicle.
You may be able to carry something like this
inside. But, never carry something longer or wider
than the luggage carrier on top of your vehicle.
The luggage carrier has crossrails and side rails attached
to the roof to secure cargo.
Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your
luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment.
These are available through your GM dealer.The crossrails are adjustable, but are only designed to
move a limited amount. Just loosen the slider knobs at
each end of the crossrail to move them.

The front crossrail has limited movement when
traveling rearward.

The back crossrail has limited movement when
traveling forward.
After adjusting them, make sure both sides of the
crossrails are even, then tighten the slider knobs.

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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.

Tie the load to the tie down loops at both ends
of the crossrails to keep loads from shifting.

If you need to carry long items, move the crossrails
as far apart as possible. Tie the load to the tie downs
provided. Do not tie the load so tightly that the
crossrails and 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.
When loading cargo, be sure it rests on the crossrails
and does not scratch or damage the vehicle.
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Put the cargo against the side rails and fasten it
securely to the luggage carrier. Put the main
weight as far forward as you can and move the
rear crossrail forward as far 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.

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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.

2-57 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.

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5. Take out the holding strap from the pocket near the
dome lamp.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 click.
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.

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5. After completing installation, make sure that the
front and bottom ends are securely hooked and the
rear top end of the window is under the canvas top.
6. Refasten the plastic clip at the top front corner of
the side window. Restore the tension to the canvas
top support arms.
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 both sides 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.

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CAUTION:

Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the
seatbacks can be thrown forward during a
sudden stop. You or your passengers could
be injured. Keep cargo below the top of
the seatbacks.

Unsecured cargo on the load floor can be
tossed about when driving over rough
terrain. You or your passengers can be struck
by flying objects. Secure the cargo properly.

Heavy loads on the roof raise the vehicle's
center of gravity, making it more likely to
roll over. You can be seriously or fatally
injured if the vehicle rolls over. Put heavy
loads inside the cargo area, not on the roof.
Keep cargo in the cargo area as far forward
and low as possible.
You'll find other important information in this manual.
See ªVehicle Loading,º ªLuggage Carrierº and ªTiresº
in the Index.
Environmental Concerns
Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying
recreation. However, it also raises environmental
concerns. Chevrolet recognizes these concerns and
urges every off
-roader to follow these basic rules for
protecting the environment:

Always use established trails, roads and areas that
have been specially set aside for public off
-road
recreational driving; obey all posted regulations.

Avoid any driving practice that could damage the
environment
-- shrubs, flowers, trees, grasses -- or
disturb wildlife (this includes wheel
-spinning,
breaking down trees or unnecessary driving through
streams or over soft ground).

Always carry a litter bag . . . make sure all refuse is
removed from any campsite before leaving.

Take extreme care with open fires (where permitted),
camp stoves and lanterns.

Never park your vehicle over dry grass or other
combustible materials that could catch fire from
the heat of the vehicle's exhaust system.