2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER check transmission fluid

At Least Twice a Year
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything
that might keep a safety belt system from doing its
job, have it repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts
replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag
system does not need regular maintenance.)
Wiper Blade Check
Inspect wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace
blade inserts that appear worn or damaged or that
streak or miss areas of the windshield. Also see
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle on page 5-89.
Weatherstrip Lubrication
Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last
longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply
silicone grease with a clean cloth. During very cold,
damp weather more frequent application may be
required. See
Part D: Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants on page 6-30.
Fluid Level Check
Check the transfer case, axle differential(s) and
automatic or manual transmission ¯uid levels and add
as needed. See
Rear Axle on page 5-48,Four-Wheel
Drive on page 5-49, andAutomatic Transmission
Fluid on page 5-20orManual Transmission Fluid on
page 5-23. Check for leaks. A ¯uid loss in these systems
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired at once.
At Least Once a Year
Key Lock Cylinders Service
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant
speci®ed in Part D.
Body Lubrication Service
Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges
and latches, including those for the hood, rear
compartment, glove box door, console door and folding
seat hardware. Part D tells you what to use. More
frequent lubrication may be required when exposed to a
corrosive environment.
6-25

A
About Driving Your Vehicle................................. 0-2
Accessory Power Outlets.................................3-18
Adding Washer Fluid.......................................5-38
Additional Program Information........................... 7-8
Additives, Fuel................................................. 5-6
Add-On Electrical Equipment............................5-93
Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)..............3-42
After Off-Road Driving.....................................4-30
Air Bag
Readiness Light..........................................3-29
Air Bag System, Supplemental Restraint
System (SRS).............................................1-52
Air Cleaner/Filter, Engine.................................5-18
Airbag Sensing and Diagnostic Module (SDM)...... 7-9
AM ...............................................................3-45
Antenna, Fixed Mast.......................................3-45
Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)............................ 4-8
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light...............3-31
Appearance Care............................................5-85
Care of Safety Belts....................................5-88
Chemical Paint Spotting...............................5-91
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle................5-86
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle..............5-89
Finish Damage............................................5-91
Sheet Metal Damage...................................5-91Appearance Care (cont.)
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-91
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials................5-92
Weatherstrips..............................................5-88
Approaching a Hill..........................................4-20
Ashtrays........................................................3-19
Audio System(s).............................................3-39
Care of Your CD Player...............................3-45
Care of Your CDs........................................3-45
Fixed Mast Antenna.....................................3-45
Radio with CD............................................3-40
Setting the Time..........................................3-39
Understanding Radio Reception.....................3-45
Automatic Headlamp System............................3-15
Automatic Transmission...................................2-14
Fluid..........................................................5-20
Operation...................................................2-16
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control
System Check.............................................6-26
B
Backing Up....................................................4-61
Battery..........................................................5-42
Battery Replacement......................................... 2-5
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.........................4-36
Before You Go Off-Roading..............................4-16
Body Lubrication Service..................................6-25
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block......................5-96
Engine Coolant Level Check.............................6-24
Engine Oil Additives........................................5-16
Engine Oil Level Check...................................6-24
Entry Lighting.................................................3-17
Environmental Concerns..................................4-17
Event Data Records (EDR)................................ 7-9
Express-Down Window....................................2-11
Extender, Safety Belt.......................................1-28
Exterior Lamps...............................................3-13
F
Filter
Engine Air Cleaner......................................5-18
Finding a Station............................................3-40
Finish Care....................................................5-89
Finish Damage...............................................5-91
Five-Speed....................................................2-20
Fixed Mast Antenna........................................3-45
Flash to Pass.................................................. 3-7
Flat Tire........................................................5-72
Flat Tire, Changing.........................................5-72
Fluid
Automatic Transmission................................5-20
Manual Transmission....................................5-23
Power Steering...........................................5-37
Windshield Washer......................................5-37
Fluid Level Check...........................................6-25FM ...............................................................3-45
Folding the Seatback........................................ 1-6
Following Distance..........................................4-61
Footnotes................................................6-7, 6-17
Four-Door Models...................................1-24, 1-47
Four-Wheel Drive....................................2-22, 5-49
Four-Wheel-Drive Light....................................3-37
Front Axle......................................................5-50
Fuel............................................................... 5-4
Additives...................................................... 5-6
California Fuel.............................................. 5-5
Filling a Portable Fuel Container..................... 5-9
Filling Your Tank........................................... 5-7
Fuels in Foreign Countries.............................. 5-6
Gage.........................................................3-38
Gasoline Octane........................................... 5-4
Gasoline Speci®cations.................................. 5-4
System Inspection.......................................6-28
Fuses
Fuses and Circuit Breakers...........................5-94
G
Gage
Engine Coolant Temperature.........................3-32
Fuel..........................................................3-38
Speedometer..............................................3-28
Tachometer.................................................3-28
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Gasoline
Octane........................................................ 5-4
Speci®cations............................................... 5-4
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving................4-18
Glove Box.....................................................2-33
GM Mobility Program for Persons with
Disabilities.................................................... 7-5
H
Hazard Warning Flashers................................... 3-4
Head Restraints............................................... 1-5
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer.................... 3-7
Headlamps....................................................5-51
Bulb Replacement.......................................5-51
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps.............5-53
Halogen Bulbs............................................5-51
Sidemarker Lamps.......................................5-53
Headlamps On Reminder.................................3-15
Highway Hypnosis...........................................4-37
Hill and Mountain Roads..................................4-38
Hitches..........................................................4-60
Hood
Checking Things Under................................5-10
Release.....................................................5-10
Hood Latch Operation Check............................6-24
Horn............................................................... 3-5How to Add Coolant to the Coolant
Recovery Tank............................................5-33
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator..................5-35
How to Add Fluid....................................5-22, 5-24
How to Check................................5-20, 5-23, 5-64
How to Check and Add Fluid............................5-25
How to Check Lubricant...................................5-48
How to Check Power Steering Fluid..................5-37
How to Inspect the Engine Air Cleaner/Filter.......5-18
How to Use This Manual...................................... ii
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly...................1-14
Hydraulic Clutch.............................................5-24
Hydroplaning..................................................4-33
I
If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine..........5-30
If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine...............5-29
If the Light Is Flashing.....................................3-34
If the Light Is On Steady.................................3-34
If You Are Caught in a Blizzard.........................4-42
If You Are Stuck in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow.......4-44
If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer.....................4-58
Ignition Positions.............................................2-12
Ignition Transmission Lock Check......................6-27
Infants and Young Children, Restraints...............1-31
In¯ation - Tire Pressure...................................5-63
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Locks
Door........................................................... 2-6
Leaving Your Vehicle..................................... 2-9
Power Door.................................................. 2-7
Rear Door Security Locks............................... 2-8
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
Luggage Carrier..............................................2-34
Lumbar
Manual Controls............................................ 1-3
M
Maintenance, Normal Replacement Parts..........5-100
Maintenance Schedule
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............................. 6-2Maintenance Schedule (cont.)
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...................................................6-29
Selecting the Right Schedule.......................... 6-4
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.....................4-64
Making Turns.................................................4-62
Malfunction Indicator Light................................3-33
Manual Lumbar Controls.................................... 1-3
Manual Seats................................................... 1-2
Manual Transmission.......................................2-14
Fluid..........................................................5-23
Operation...................................................2-20
Manual Windows............................................2-11
Matching Transmitter(s) to Your Vehicle............... 2-5
Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/
Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U.S. Virgin
Islands) ± Customer Assistance....................... 7-4
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Mirrors
Manual Rearview Mirror................................2-31
Outside Convex Mirror.................................2-33
Outside Manual Mirrors................................2-32
Outside Power Mirrors..................................2-32
MyGMLink.com................................................ 7-3
N
New Vehicle Break-In......................................2-12
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts...........5-100
O
Odometer......................................................3-28
Off-Road Recovery..........................................4-13
Oil
Engine.......................................................5-13
Pressure Light.............................................3-36
Older Children, Restraints................................1-29
Online Owner Center........................................ 7-3
Opening a Rear Door When the Security Lock
Is On .......................................................... 2-8
Operating Your All-Wheel-Drive Vehicle Off
Paved Roads..............................................4-16
Operation......................................................3-20
Operation Tips................................................3-23
Other Warning Devices...................................... 3-5
Outlet Adjustment............................................3-22Outside
Convex Mirror.............................................2-33
Manual Mirrors............................................2-32
Power Mirrors.............................................2-32
Overdrive Off.................................................2-19
Overdrive Off Light..........................................3-37
Overseas ± Customer Assistance........................ 7-4
Owners, Canadian............................................... ii
Owner's Information........................................7-12
P
Park (P)
Shifting Into................................................2-25
Shifting Out of............................................2-27
Parking
Brake........................................................2-24
Over Things That Burn.................................2-28
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
Park (P) Mechanism Check...........................6-27
Parking on Hills..............................................4-63
Parking Your Vehicle.......................................2-28
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.....................3-23
Passing.................................................4-13, 4-61
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