2003 CHEVROLET TRACKER check engine

Starter Switch Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle.
2. Firmly apply both the parking brake and the regular
brake. See
Parking Brake on page 2-27if necessary.
Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to
turn off the engine immediately if it starts.
3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the
engine in each gear. The starter should work only
in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If the starter works in
any other position, your vehicle needs service.
On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever
in NEUTRAL (N), push the clutch down halfway and
try to start the engine. The starter should work only
when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the
¯oor. If the starter works when the clutch isn't pushed
all the way down, your vehicle needs service.
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock
Control System Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this inspection, the
vehicle could move suddenly. If the vehicle
moves, you or others could be injured.
1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room
around the vehicle. It should be parked on a level
surface.
2. Firmly apply the parking brake. See
Parking Brake
on page 2-27if necessary.
Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if
the vehicle begins to move.
3. With the engine off, turn the key to the ON position,
but don't start the engine. Without applying the
regular brake, try to move the shift lever out
of PARK (P) with normal effort. If the shift lever
moves out of PARK (P), your vehicle needs service.
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn
the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.
·With an automatic transmission, the key should turn
to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).
·With a manual transmission, the key should turn to
LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while
turning it towards LOCK.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission Park (P) Mechanism
Check
{CAUTION:
When you are doing this check, your vehicle
could begin to move. You or others could be
injured and property could be damaged. Make
sure there is room in front of your vehicle in
case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the
regular brake at once should the vehicle begin
to move.Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake,
set the parking brake.
·To check the parking brake's holding ability:
With the engine running and transmission in
NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from
the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is
held by the parking brake only.
·To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding
ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P).
Then release the parking brake followed by the
regular brake.
If your vehicle is four-wheel drive, be sure the
transfer case is not in NEUTRAL.
Underbody Flushing Service
At least every spring, use plain water to ¯ush any
corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to
clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other
debris can collect.
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A
About Driving Your Vehicle................................. 0-2
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-17
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-41
Additional Program Information........................... 7-9
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-5
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-89
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-40
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-30
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).............................................1-54
Air Bag .........................................................3-27
Readiness Light..........................................3-27
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-20
AM ...............................................................3-42
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-43
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake, System Warning Light..............3-30
Appearance Care............................................5-79
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-82
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-86
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-80
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-82
Finish Damage............................................5-86
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-86
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-86
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-87
Weatherstrips..............................................5-82Approaching a Hill..........................................4-20
Ashtrays........................................................3-17
Audio System(s).............................................3-37
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-43
Care of Your CDs........................................3-43
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-43
Radio with CD............................................3-38
Setting the Time..........................................3-37
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-42
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-14
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-26
Automatic Transmission...................................2-16
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-19
B
Backing Up....................................................4-57
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-6
Battery..........................................................5-45
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-37
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-25
Brake Adjustment............................................5-44
Brake Fluid....................................................5-42
Brake Pedal Travel.........................................5-44
Brake Wear...................................................5-44
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Brake............................................................2-27
Parking......................................................2-27
System Inspection.......................................6-29
System Warning Light..................................3-28
Brakes..........................................................5-42
Braking in Emergencies...................................4-10
Braking........................................................... 4-7
Break-In, New Vehicle.....................................2-14
Bulb Replacement...........................................5-55
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
Headlamps.................................................5-55
Rear Combination Lamps.............................5-58
Replacement Bulbs......................................5-59
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Buying New Tires...........................................5-62
CCalifornia Fuel.................................................. 5-5
Canada ± Customer Assistance.......................... 7-4
Canadian Owners................................................ ii
Canadian Roadside Assistance........................... 7-7
Canceling a Rear Door Security Lock................2-10
Capacities and Speci®cations............................5-93
Carbon Monoxide...................4-40, 4-53, 2-11, 2-32
Care of.........................................................5-82
Safety Belts................................................5-82
Your CD Player...........................................3-43
Your CDs ...................................................3-43Cargo Cover..................................................2-38
Cargo Lamp...................................................3-16
Center Passenger Position, Safety Belts.............1-26
Chains, Tires..................................................5-66
Charging System Light....................................3-28
Checking Brake Fluid......................................5-43
Checking Coolant............................................5-29
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-16
Checking Things Under the Hood....................... 5-9
Checking Your Restraint Systems......................1-61
Check...........................................................3-31
Engine Light...............................................3-31
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-86
Child Restraints..............................................1-37
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-37
Infants and Young Children...........................1-34
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-44
Older Children.............................................1-31
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center
Rear Seat Position...................................1-49
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Outside Seat Position...............................1-46
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-51
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-43
Top Strap...................................................1-41
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-40
2

Dinghy Towing................................................4-48
Doing Your Own Service Work........................... 5-3
Dolly Towing..................................................4-50
Dome Lamp...................................................3-15
Door............................................................... 2-8
Locks.......................................................... 2-8
Power Door Locks......................................... 2-9
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-10
Driver Behavior................................................ 4-2
Driver............................................................1-16
Position, Safety Belt.....................................1-16
Driving Across an Incline..................................4-26
Driving Downhill..............................................4-24
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice....................4-28
Driving in Water..............................................4-29
Driving On Grades..........................................4-58
Driving on Off-Road Hills.................................4-20
Driving On Snow or Ice...................................4-40
Driving Through Deep Standing Water...............4-34
Driving Through Flowing Water.........................4-34
Driving Uphill..................................................4-21
Driving with a Trailer.......................................4-57
Driving..........................................................4-30
At Night.....................................................4-30
City...........................................................4-35
Defensive..................................................... 4-3
Drunken....................................................... 4-4
Environment................................................. 4-2
Freeway.....................................................4-36Driving (cont.)
Hill and Mountain Roads..............................4-38
In Rain and on Wet Roads...........................4-32
Winter........................................................4-40
E
Easy Entry Seat............................................... 1-5
Electrical System............................................5-89
Add-On Equipment......................................5-89
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-89
Emissions Inspection and
Maintenance Programs.................................3-34
Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-91
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-24
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-19
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-24
Engine..........................................................5-20
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-20
Battery.......................................................5-45
Check and Service Engine Soon Light............3-31
Compartment Overview................................5-12
Coolant Heater............................................2-17
Coolant Temperature Gage...........................3-31
Coolant......................................................5-28
Cooling System Inspection............................6-28
Exhaust.....................................................2-32
Oil .............................................................5-16
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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
5

Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-18
Glove Box.....................................................2-35
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-6
Headlamps On Reminder.................................3-14
Headlamps....................................................5-55
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-55
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-57
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-55
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-57
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-38
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-56
Hood Latch Operation Check............................6-24
Hood.............................................................. 5-9
Checking Things Under.................................. 5-9
Release.....................................................5-10
Horn............................................................... 3-4
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-35
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-37
How to Add Fluid....................................5-25, 5-27
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-27How to Check Lubricant...................................5-52
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-40
How to Check................................5-23, 5-26, 5-60
How to Inspect the Engine
Air Cleaner/Filter.........................................5-21
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-16
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-27
Hydroplaning..................................................4-34
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-32
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-31
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-32
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-33
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-54
If You're Caught in a Blizzard...........................4-42
Ignition Positions.............................................2-15
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-34
In¯ation -- Tire Pressure..................................5-60
Inspection......................................................6-29
Brake System.............................................6-29
Engine Cooling System................................6-28
Exhaust System..........................................6-28
Fuel System...............................................6-28
Part C - Periodic Maintenance.......................6-28
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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
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