2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER Owners Manual

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 on the luggage carrier that
weighs more than 100 lbs. (45 kg) or hangs over the
rear or sides of the vehicle may damage your
vehicle. Load cargo so that it rests on the slats as
far forward as possible and against the side
rails, making sure to fasten it securely.
Don't exceed the maximum vehicle capacity when
loading your vehicle. For more information on vehicle
capacity and loading, see
Loading Your Vehicle on
page 4-51.
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.
Convenience Net
You may have a convenience net in the rear of your
vehicle to help keep small items, like gloves and
light clothing, in place during turns or quick stops and
starts.
The net is not designed to retain these items during
off-road use. The net is not for larger, heavier items.
Attach the loops to the hooks located along the sides of
the rear cargo area. You may attach the convenience
net loops to either the forward or the rear hooks.
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Cargo Cover
Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage
compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage
compartment cover, if your vehicle has this feature.
However, the luggage compartment covers are
not designed to support items loaded on top of them,
and should not be used as a shelf.
Use the anchors in the rear of the vehicle to hook the
cargo cover in place.
See
Loading Your Vehicle on page 4-51for more
information.
Sunroof
Opening and Closing the Sunroof
1. 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.
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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.
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.
Reverse the steps to close your sunroof. Be sure your
front top bow is latched securely.
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Convertible Top
Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable
rear window and removable side windows.
Notice:If you lower the top when the vehicle is
moving or drive with any part of the top unfastened
or partially removed, you could damage your
vehicle. The repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Always verify that the top is secure before
driving.
Removing and Installing the
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 ¯aps 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 hook and loop fastener strips and ¯aps
are correctly fastened and overlapped. Make sure that
the window is completely closed before driving.
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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 hook and loop fastener
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
hook and loop fastener 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 ®nish zipping
the window.
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.
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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 ®rst.
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.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.
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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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