2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER wheel

Part D: Recommended Fluids
and Lubricants
Fluids and lubricants identi®ed below by name, part
number or speci®cation may be obtained from your
dealer.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Engine OilEngine oil with the American
Petroleum Institute Certi®ed for
Gasoline Engines starburst symbol
of the proper viscosity. To determine
the preferred viscosity for your
vehicle's engine, see
Engine Oil on
page 5-16.
Engine Coolant50/50 mixture of clean, drinkable
water (preferably distilled) and
good quality Ethylene Glycol
Base Coolant (GM Part No. U.S.
12378560, in Canada 993089, or
equivalent) and conforming to GM
Speci®cation 1825M or approved
recycled coolant conforming to GM
Speci®cation 1825M. See
Engine
Coolant on page 5-28.
Hydraulic Brake
SystemDelco Supreme 11
žBrake Fluid or
equivalent DOT-3 brake ¯uid.
Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Windshield
Washer SolventGM Optikleen
žWasher Solvent or
equivalent.
Hydraulic
Clutch SystemHydraulic Clutch Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345347,
in Canada 10953517, or equivalent
DOT-3 brake ¯uid).
Parking Brake
Cable GuidesChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985, in
Canada 88901242, or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Power Steering
SystemDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Manual
Transmission
(All) and
Transfer Case
(Four-Wheel-
Drive)Synchromesh Transmission Fluid
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345349,
in Canada 10953465, or equivalent).
Automatic
TransmissionDEXRON
ž-III Automatic
Transmission Fluid.
Key Lock
CylindersMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
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Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Manual
Transmission
Shift LinkageChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242, or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Clutch Linkage
Pivot PointsChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242, or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Floor Shift
LinkageLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723, or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2 Category LB or GC-LB.
Chassis
LubricationChassis Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12377985,
in Canada 88901242, or equivalent)
or lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.Usage Fluid/Lubricant
Rear Axle (All)
and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel
Drive)Axle Lubricant
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345977,
in Canada 10953482) or SAE
80W-90 GL-5 gear lubricant.
Hood Latch
Assembly,
Secondary
Latch, Pivots,
Spring Anchor
and Release
PawlLubriplate Lubricant Aerosol
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346293,
in Canada 992723, or equivalent) or
lubricant meeting requirements of
NLGI #2, Category LB or GC-LB.
Hood and
Door HingesMulti-Purpose Lubricant, Superlube
(GM Part No. U.S. 12346241,
in Canada 10953474, or equivalent).
Weatherstrip
ConditioningDielectric Silicone Grease
(GM Part No. U.S. 12345579,
in Canada 10953014, or equivalent).
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Overseas ± Customer Assistance
Please contact the local General Motors Business Unit.
Mexico, Central America and
Caribbean Islands/Countries
(Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance
General Motors de Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Customer Assistance Center
Paseo de la Reforma # 2740
Col. Lomas de Bezares
C.P. 11910, Mexico, D.F.
01-800-508-0000
Long Distance: 011-52-53 29 0 800
GM Mobility Program for Persons
with Disabilities
This program, available to
quali®ed applicants, can
reimburse you up to
$1,000 toward eligible
aftermarket driver or
passenger adaptive
equipment you may require
for your vehicle (hand
controls, wheelchair/
scooter lifts, etc.).
This program can also provide you with free resource
information, such as area driver assessment centers and
mobility equipment installers. The offer is available for
a limited period of time from the date of vehicle
purchase/lease. For more details, or to determine your
vehicle's eligibility, see your GM dealer or call the
GM Mobility Assistance Center at 1-800-323-9935.
Text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-800-833-9935.
GM of Canada also has a Mobility Program.
Call 1-800-GM-DRIVE (463-7483) for details.
All TTY users call 1-800-263-3830.
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Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-17
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels..............................5-85
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-83
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-80
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-82
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-81
Cleaning Leather............................................5-81
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-81
Cleaning the Windshield, Backglass and
Wiper Blades..............................................5-84
Cleaning Tires................................................5-85
Cleaning Vinyl................................................5-81
Cleaning........................................................5-80
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-80
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-82
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-86
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82
Climate Control System...................................3-18
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-22
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-21
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-27
Coinholder(s)..................................................2-35
Compact Disc Messages..................................3-42
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-7
Convenience Net............................................2-37
Convertible Top..............................................2-40
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top............2-43
Removing and Installing the Rear Window.........2-40
Removing and Installing the Side Window.........2-41Coolant.........................................................3-31
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-31
Heater, Engine............................................2-17
Cooling System..............................................5-33
Cruise Control.................................................. 3-9
Cupholder(s)..................................................2-35
Current and Past Model Order Forms................7-12
Customer Assistance Information........................ 7-8
Courtesy Transportation.................................. 7-8
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone
(TTY) Users.............................................. 7-4
Customer Assistance Offices........................... 7-4
Customer Satisfaction Procedure..................... 7-2
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities................................................ 7-5
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors......7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian
Government............................................7-10
Reporting Safety Defects to the
United States Government.........................7-10
Roadside Assistance Program......................... 7-6
Service Publications Ordering Information........7-11
D
Daytime Running Lamps..................................3-13
Defensive Driving............................................. 4-3
Defogging and Defrosting.................................3-20
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Engine (cont.)
Overheating................................................5-31
Starting......................................................2-16
Entry Lighting.................................................3-16
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Express-Down Window....................................2-13
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-30
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-12
F
4-Door Models.......................................1-26, 1-49
Filter.............................................................5-20
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-20
Finding a Station............................................3-38
Finish Care....................................................5-83
Finish Damage...............................................5-86
Five-Speed....................................................2-23
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-43
Flash to Pass.................................................. 3-6
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-67
Flat Tire........................................................5-66
Fluid Level Check...........................................6-25
Fluid.............................................................5-23
Automatic Transmission................................5-23
Manual Transmission....................................5-26
Power Steering...........................................5-40
Windshield Washer......................................5-41FM ...............................................................3-42
Folding the Seatback........................................ 1-7
Following Distance..........................................4-57
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-25, 5-53
Four-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-35
Front Axle......................................................5-54
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-5
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-6
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-36
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-5
System Inspection.......................................6-28
Fuses...........................................................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-89
G
Gage............................................................3-31
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-31
Fuel..........................................................3-36
Speedometer..............................................3-26
Tachometer.................................................3-26
Gasoline......................................................... 5-4
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-5
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Inspection (cont.)
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal.........................................6-28
Throttle System...........................................6-29
Instrument Panel Brightness.............................3-15
Instrument Panel Fuse Block............................5-90
Instrument Panel.............................................3-25
Cluster.......................................................3-25
Overview..................................................... 3-2
Interior Lamps................................................3-15
J
Jump Starting.................................................5-46
K
Key Lock Cylinders Service..............................6-25
Keyless Entry System....................................... 2-4
Keys............................................................... 2-2
L
Lamps...........................................................3-12
Exterior......................................................3-12
Interior.......................................................3-15
Lap Belt........................................................1-27
Lap-Shoulder Belt...................................1-17, 1-28LATCH System...............................................1-44
Child Restraints...........................................1-44
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-46
Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running......2-29
Leaving Your Vehicle.......................................2-11
Light.............................................................3-27
Air Bag Readiness.......................................3-27
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning...................3-30
Brake System Warning.................................3-28
Charging System.........................................3-28
Four-Wheel-Drive.........................................3-35
Malfunction Indicator....................................3-31
Oil Pressure...............................................3-34
Overdrive Off..............................................3-35
Power Indicator...........................................3-36
Safety Belt Reminder...................................3-26
Loading Your Vehicle for
Off-Road Driving..........................................4-16
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-51
Locks............................................................. 2-8
Door........................................................... 2-8
Leaving Your Vehicle....................................2-11
Power Door.................................................. 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Long Trip/Highway De®nition.............................. 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Intervals............................... 6-6
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance........6-17
Loss of Control...............................................4-15
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Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top...............2-43
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-36
Lumbar........................................................... 1-3
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts............5-95
Maintenance Schedule.....................................6-24
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-24
At Least Once a Month................................6-24
At Least Once a Year..................................6-25
At Least Twice a Year..................................6-25
Brake System Inspection..............................6-29
Engine Cooling System Inspection.................6-28
Exhaust System Inspection...........................6-28
Fuel System Inspection................................6-28
How This Section is Organized....................... 6-3
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance......6-17
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services......... 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services.............6-24
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections.......6-28
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants....6-30
Part E - Maintenance Record........................6-32
Rear Axle and Front Axle
(Four-Wheel-Drive) Service........................6-29Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-5
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance............. 6-7
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..........................6-28
Throttle System Inspection............................6-29
Using Your................................................... 6-4
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Maintenance When Trailer Towing.....................4-59
Making Turns.................................................4-57
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-31
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission.......................................2-16
Fluid..........................................................5-26
Operation...................................................2-23
Manual Windows............................................2-13
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-6
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean
Islands/Countries (Except Puerto Rico and
U.S. Virgin Islands) ± Customer Assistance....... 7-5
Mirrors..........................................................2-34
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-34
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-35
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-34
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-34
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
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N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-14
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts............5-95
O
Odometer......................................................3-26
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil ................................................................5-16
Engine.......................................................5-16
Pressure Light.............................................3-34
Older Children, Restraints................................1-31
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening a Rear Door When the Security
Lock Is On.................................................2-10
Opening and Closing the Sunroof......................2-38
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
Off Paved Roads.........................................4-16
Operation Tips................................................3-21
Operation......................................................3-18
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-4
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-21
Outside.........................................................2-35
Convex Mirror.............................................2-35
Manual Mirrors............................................2-34
Power Mirrors.............................................2-34
Overdrive Off Light..........................................3-35
Overdrive Off.................................................2-22Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-5
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-11
P
Park (P)........................................................2-28
Shifting Into................................................2-28
Shifting Out of............................................2-30
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-58
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-31
Parking.........................................................2-27
Brake........................................................2-27
Over Things That Burn.................................2-31
Part A - Scheduled Maintenance Services............ 6-4
Part B - Owner Checks and Services................6-24
Part C - Periodic Maintenance Inspections..........6-28
Part D - Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.......6-30
Part E - Maintenance Record...........................6-32
Passenger Compartment Air Filter.....................3-22
Passing..........................................4-13, 4-57, 0-3
Plan Ahead When Possible................................ 7-8
Playing a Compact Disc...................................3-40
Playing the Radio...........................................3-38
Power Mode..................................................2-23
Power Steering...............................................4-11
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