2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER spare tire

5. Remove all the wheel
nuts and take off the
¯at tire.
6. Remove any rust or dirt
from the wheel bolts,
mounting surfaces
and spare wheel.
{CAUTION:
Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to
which it is fastened, can make the wheel nuts
become loose after a time. The wheel could
come off and cause an accident. When you
change a wheel, remove any rust or dirt from
the places where the wheel attaches to the
vehicle. In an emergency, you can use a cloth
or a paper towel to do this; but be sure to use
a scraper or wire brush later, if you need to,
to get all the rust or dirt off.
{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.
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
{CAUTION:
Storing a jack, a tire, or other equipment in the
passenger compartment of the vehicle could
cause injury. In a sudden stop or collision,
loose equipment could strike someone.
Store all these in the proper place.
1. Store your vehicle's ¯at or spare tire by mounting it
on the tailgate.
Notice:Ensure that the wheel balance weight is on
the lower left section of the tire in order to allow
proper installation of the spare wheel cover.
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.
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4. Put the spare wheel lock back on, if equipped and
lock it.
5. 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 is secure. Driving with the tire
not properly secured could injure pedestrians
or damage the vehicle.
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
Listed in this part are owner checks and services
which should be performed at the intervals speci®ed to
help ensure the safety, dependability and emission
control performance of your vehicle.
Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.
Whenever any ¯uids or lubricants are added to your
vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown
in Part D.
At Each Fuel Fill
It is important for you or a service station attendant to
perform these underhood checks at each fuel ®ll.
Engine Oil Level Check
Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if
necessary. SeeEngine Oil on page 5-16for further
details.
Engine Coolant Level Check
Check the engine coolant level and add the proper
coolant mixture if necessary. SeeEngine Coolant on
page 5-28for further details.
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
Check the windshield washer ¯uid level in the windshield
washer tank and add the proper ¯uid if necessary.
See
Windshield Washer Fluid on page 5-41for further
details.
Hood Latch Operation Check
Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the
vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from
opening all the way when the primary latch is released.
Make sure the hood closes ®rmly. See
Hood Release
on page 5-10for further details.
At Least Once a Month
Tire In¯ation Check
Visually inspect your tires and make sure tires are
in¯ated to the correct pressures. Don't forget to check
your spare tire. See
Tires on page 5-59for further
details.
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Roadside Assistance Program
To enhance Chevrolet's strong commitment to customer
satisfaction, Chevrolet is excited to announce the
establishment of the Chevrolet Roadside Assistance
Center. As the owner of a 2003 Chevrolet, membership
in Roadside Assistance is free.
Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA
(243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you
over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor
mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be
resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a
nationwide network of dealer recommended service
providers. Roadside membership is free; however some
services may incur costs.
Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer,
Basic CareandCourtesy Care:
RoadsideBasic Careprovides:
·Toll-free number, 1-800-CHEV-USA (243-8872),
text telephone (TTY) users, call 1-888-889-2438
·Free towing for warranty repairs
·Basic over-the-phone technical advice
·Available dealer services at reasonable costs
(i.e., wrecker services, locksmith/key service, glass
repair, etc.)
Roadside
Courtesy Careprovides:
·RoadsideBasic Careservices (as outlined
previously)
Plus:
·FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer
from a legal roadway)
·FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost
on the road or locked inside)
·FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)
·FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road)
·FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)
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Power...........................................................3-17
Accessory Outlets........................................3-17
Door Locks.................................................. 2-9
Indicator Light.............................................3-36
Steering Fluid.............................................5-40
Windows....................................................2-13
Q
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts.........1-15
R
Radiator Pressure Cap....................................5-30
Radio Messages.............................................3-40
Radios..........................................................3-37
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-43
Care of Your CDs........................................3-43
Radio with CD............................................3-38
Setting the Time..........................................3-37
Understanding Reception..............................3-42
Reading Lamps..............................................3-16
Rear Axle......................................................5-52
Front Axle (Four-Wheel-Drive) Service............6-29
Rear Combination Lamps.................................5-58
Rear Door Security Locks................................2-10
Rear Seat Operation......................................... 1-7
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions.............1-28Rear Seat Passengers, Safety Belts..................1-28
Rear Window Defogger....................................3-20
Rear Window Washer/Wiper............................... 3-8
Rearview Mirrors.............................................2-34
Reclining Seatbacks.......................................... 1-3
Recreational Vehicle Towing.............................4-47
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Removing and Installing the Rear Window..........2-40
Removing and Installing the Side Window..........2-41
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-71
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-68
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-59
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-45
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..............................................1-62
Reporting Safety Defects.................................7-10
Canadian Government..................................7-10
General Motors...........................................7-10
United States Government............................7-10
Restraint System Check...................................6-25
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-61
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-62
Restraint Systems...........................................1-61
Checking....................................................1-61
Replacing Parts...........................................1-62
Resynchronization............................................. 2-7
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance................ 6-7
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster...........................1-19
Skidding........................................................4-15
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-34
Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic
Windows....................................................5-84
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems.....................5-80
Speci®cations, Capacities.................................5-93
Speedometer..................................................3-26
Stalling on an Incline.......................................4-27
Starter Switch Check.......................................6-26
Starting Your Engine.......................................2-16
Steering in Emergencies..................................4-12
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle
Boot and Seal Inspection..............................6-28
Steering Tips..................................................4-11
Steering........................................................4-11
Storage Areas................................................2-35
Coinholder(s)..............................................2-35
Convenience Net.........................................2-37
Cupholder(s)...............................................2-35
Glove Box..................................................2-35
Luggage Carrier..........................................2-36
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools...............5-77
Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow......................4-44
Sun Visors.....................................................2-14
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)...............1-54
Adding Equipment to Your
Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle..........................1-61
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?....................1-58Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) (cont.)
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle.........1-60
What Makes an Air Bag In¯ate?....................1-57
What Will You See After an
Air Bag In¯ates?......................................1-58
When Should an Air Bag In¯ate?...................1-57
Where Are the Air Bags?..............................1-56
T
Tachometer....................................................3-26
Tailgate Lock Release.....................................2-11
Tailgate.........................................................2-11
Throttle System Inspection...............................6-29
Tilt Wheel........................................................ 3-5
Tire In¯ation Check.........................................6-24
Tires.............................................................5-59
Buying New Tires........................................5-62
Chains.......................................................5-66
Changing a Flat Tire....................................5-67
If a Tire Goes Flat.......................................5-66
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure...............................5-60
Inspection and Rotation................................5-60
Uniform Tire Quality Grading.........................5-63
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance.................5-64
Wheel Replacement.....................................5-64
When It Is Time for New Tires......................5-62
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater....................2-18
Top Strap Anchor Location...............................1-43
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