2004 CHEVROLET TRACKER ignition

{CAUTION:
If you have four-wheel drive, your vehicle will
be free to roll Ð even if your shift lever is in
PARK (P) Ð if your transfer case is in
NEUTRAL. So, be sure the transfer case is in a
drive gear, two-wheel high (2H) or four-wheel
high (4H) or four-wheel low (4L) Ð not in
NEUTRAL. See
Shifting Into Park (P) on
page 2-25
Ensure the shift lever is fully in PARK (P) before starting
the engine. Your vehicle has an automatic transmission
shift lock control system. You have to fully apply
your regular brakes before you can shift from PARK (P)
while the ignition key is in ON. If you cannot shift out
of PARK (P), ease pressure on the shift lever, then push
the shift lever all the way into PARK (P) and release
the shift lever button as you maintain brake application.
Then press the shift lever button and move the shift
lever into the gear you wish. See
Shifting Out of Park (P)
on page 2-27.REVERSE (R):Use this gear to back up.
Notice:Shifting to REVERSE (R) while your vehicle
is moving forward could damage the transmission.
The repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Shift to REVERSE (R) only after your vehicle is
stopped.
To rock your vehicle back and forth to get out of snow,
ice or sand without damaging your transmission,
see If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow on
page 4-44.
NEUTRAL (N):In this position, your engine doesn't
connect with the wheels. To restart when you're already
moving, use NEUTRAL (N) only. Also, use
NEUTRAL (N) when your vehicle is being towed.
{CAUTION:
Shifting into a drive gear while your engine is
running at high speed is dangerous. Unless
your foot is ®rmly on the brake pedal, your
vehicle could move very rapidly. You could
lose control and hit people or objects. Do not
shift into a drive gear while your engine is
running at high speed.
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Overdrive Off
If your vehicle has this feature, the overdrive-off button
is located on the left side of the shift lever. When
operating under normal conditions, the vehicle will
automatically default to overdrive when initially started
until it is disengaged. If overdrive is turned off and
the vehicle is turned off, when the vehicle is restarted,
overdrive will automatically turn back on. By operating
the overdrive off button, with the ignition in the ON
position, the four-speed automatic transmission
(three-speed plus overdrive) can be converted to a
three-speed automatic transmission. While in the
three-speed mode, the transmission will not shift into
the overdrive position.To convert the transmission to the three-speed mode,
press in the overdrive-off button and release it. The
OD/OFF indicator light on the instrument panel cluster
will come on. The overdrive-off button is for normal
driving. However, it also offers more power and lower
fuel economy than driving in the overdrive position.
Here are some times you might choose to drive with
the overdrive-off button engaged:
·While driving on hilly, winding roads.
·While going down a steep hill.
To return the transmission to the four-speed mode,
press in the overdrive-off button again. The OD/OFF
indicator light will go off. Disengaging the overdrive-off
button is for normal driving with the four-speed
automatic transmission. If you need more power for
passing, and you are:
·Going less than about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your
accelerator pedal about halfway down.
·Going about 35 mph (55 km/h), push your
accelerator all the way down.
If the transfer case shift lever is in the 4L position, the
four-speed automatic transmission will remain in
the three-speed mode.
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Parking BrakeTo set the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down
and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is
on, the brake system warning light will come on.
To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal
down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push
in the release button located on the end of the lever.
Hold the release button in as you move the lever all the
way down.
Notice:Driving with the parking brake on can
overheat the brake system and cause premature
wear or damage to brake system parts. Verify that
the parking brake is fully released and the brake
warning light is off before driving.
If you are towing a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on
page 4-57.
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Shifting Out of Park (P)
Your vehicle has an automatic transmission shift lock
control system. You have to fully apply your regular
brakes before you can shift from PARK (P) when the
ignition is in the ON position. See
Automatic
Transmission Operation on page 2-16.
If you cannot shift out of PARK (P), ease pressure on
the shift lever Ð push the shift lever all the way
into PARK (P) and release the shift lever button as you
maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever
button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish to
be in.
If you ever hold the brake pedal down but still can't shift
out of PARK (P), try this:
1. Apply the parking brake until the end of Step 6.
2. If the engine is running, turn it off. Turn the key to
ON or ACC.
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3. Find the access hole cover on the driver's side of
the console, near the shift lever.
4. Remove the screw and cover.
5. Inside, you'll see the return plate. Using your ®nger,
move the return plate toward the rear of the vehicle
until it stops.
6. Move the shift lever into the gear you want while,
while holding the return plate in the most rearward
position.
7. Have the vehicle ®xed as soon as possible.
Parking Your Vehicle
Before you get out of your manual transmission vehicle,
put your shift lever in REVERSE (R) and ®rmly apply
the parking brake. Once the shift lever has been placed
into REVERSE (R) with the clutch pedal pressed in,
you can turn the ignition key to LOCK, remove the key
and release the clutch.
If you have four-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case
is in a drive gear. Your vehicle could roll if it isn't.
If you are towing a trailer, see
Towing a Trailer on
page 4-57.
Parking Over Things That Burn
{CAUTION:
Things that can burn could touch hot exhaust
parts under your vehicle and ignite. Do not
park over papers, leaves, dry grass or other
things that can burn.
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Outside Manual Mirrors
Adjust these mirrors by hand so that you can see a little
of the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a
comfortable driving position.
Outside Power Mirrors
If your vehicle has power
mirrors, the selector switch
is located on the lower
left side of the instrument
panel.You can only adjust the mirrors when the ignition switch
is in ON or ACC.
To adjust the mirrors do the following:
1. Move the selector switch to the L (left) or R (right)
to select the mirror you wish to adjust.
2. Press the outer part of the four-way control pad,
located below the selector switch, that coincides
with the direction you want the mirror to go.
3. Return the selector switch to the center position to
help prevent moving the mirror accidentally.
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The main components of your instrument panel are the following:
A. Side Defroster Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on
page 3-22.
B. Air Outlets. See
Outlet Adjustment on page 3-22.
C. Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever. See
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
D. Instrument Panel Cluster. See
Instrument Panel
Cluster on page 3-27.
E. Windshield Wipers Lever. See ªWindshield Wipersº
under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
F. Hazard Button. See
Hazard Warning Flashers
on page 3-4.
G. Rear Window Defogger Button (If Equipped). See
ªRear Window Defoggerº under
Climate Control
System on page 3-19.
H. Cruise Control Button (If Equipped). See ªCruise
Controlº under
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
on page 3-6.
I. Climate Controls. See
Climate Control System on
page 3-19.
J. Rear Window Washer/Wiper Button (If Equipped).
See ªRear Window Washer/Wiperº under
Turn
Signal/Multifunction Lever on page 3-6.
K. Coinholder (If Equipped). See
Coinholder(s) on
page 2-33.L. Outside Power Mirrors (If Equipped). See
Outside
Power Mirrors on page 2-32.
M. Instrument Panel Brightness Thumbwheel. See
ªInstrument Panel Brightnessº under
Interior Lamps
on page 3-16.
N. Hood Release. See
Hood Release on page 5-10.
O. Instrument Panel Fuse Block. See ªInstrument Panel
Fuse Blockº under
Fuses and Circuit Breakers on
page 5-94.
P. Ignition Switch. See
Ignition Positions on page 2-12.
Q. Cigarette Lighter/Accessory Power Outlet (If
Equipped). See
Accessory Power Outlets on
page 3-18.
R. Power Mode Selector Button (If Equipped). See
ªPower Modeº under
Automatic Transmission
Operation on page 2-16.
S. Shift Lever. See
Shifting Into Park (P) on page 2-25.
T. Ashtray. See
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter on
page 3-19.
U. Audio System (If Equipped). See
Audio System(s)
on page 3-39.
V. Vent Shut-off Thumbwheel. See
Outlet Adjustment
on page 3-22.
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using
Cruise Control
Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed.
When you take your foot off the pedal, your vehicle will
slow down to the cruise control speed you set earlier.
Using Cruise Control on Hills
How well your cruise control will work on hills depends
upon your speed, load and the steepness of the
hills. When going up steep hills, you may have to step
on the accelerator pedal to maintain your speed.
When going downhill, you may have to brake or shift to
a lower gear to keep your speed down. Of course,
applying the brake suspends cruise control. Many
drivers ®nd this to be too much trouble and don't use
cruise control on steep hills.
Suspending Cruise Control
There are two ways to suspend cruise control:
·Step lightly on the brake pedal, or push the clutch
pedal if you have a manual transmission.
·Push in the CANCEL button on the end of the
cruise control lever.
Ending Cruise Control
To end cruise control press CRUISE ON/OFF on the
instrument panel.
Erasing Speed Memory
Cruise control set speed memory is erased when you
turn off the CRUISE ON/OFF switch or anytime you turn
the ignition off.
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