Chevrolet TRACKER 1997 Bedienungshandbuch

Seats and Seat Controls This part tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, head restraints, easy e

I , I 3. Unhook the latch from the front top bow. 4. Swing the front top bow up and back while folding the canvas top out from between the top bow

Removing and Installing Your Rear Window The rear window of your vehicle is removable. This allows you to open the back opening all the way or to

4. Hang the rear window down so it hangs outside of the vehicle. 5. Push the clip on the driver’s side of the rear window frame (see illustration abo

4. Unzip the zipper the rest of the way and remove the side window. Reverse the steps to install the side window. Please note that during insta

\\ \ \\ ) \\ After completing installation, make sure that the front and bottom ends are securely hooked and the rear top end of the window is under t

4. Unfasten the snaps that secure the canvas top to the roof piece. The snaps are located on either side of the dome lamp. 5. Lower the sun viso

6. Unhook the latches. 7. Pull back the swing arm, unfasten the five snaps that secure the canvas to the swing arm and remove the c-anvas from the sw

10. Lay the front half of the canvas top onto the rear half of the top. Then, fold it forward so it is in “half.” 11. Put the rear bottom corners of

13. Lower the folded canvas behind the rear seatback(s). Make sure that the rear seat belts around the shoulder anchor are clear from the folded top.

Removing and Installing the Canvas Top 1. Complete the steps listed previously for lowering the canvas top. 2. Detach the rear bottom corners o

Reclining Front Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you

Preparing the Canvas Top for Storage 2. Fold the side windows onto the top. 1. Lay the canvas top inside-up on a clean, dry, flat surface. 2-56

3. Fold the front part of the canvas top over the windows. 4. Lay the rear window on top of the folded canvas top. 5. Roll the canvas top around the r

Instrument Panel / \ - \ 2-58

A. Defroster B. Rear Defogger (If Equipped) C. Turn SignaYMultifunction Lever D. Power Mirror Control (If Equipped) E. Air Vent E Instrument Panel

Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running. You’ll know how fast you’re goin

Speedometer and Odometer Your speedometer lets you see your speed in both miles per hour (mph) and kilometers per hour (km/h). Your odometer shows

Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators This part describes the warning lights and gages that may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you locate

Air Bag Readiness Light There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The system checks the air bag’s electri

_-- ~~~~~ Brake System Warning Light Your Geo’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t working, the other part can sti

Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (If Equipped) ABS With the anti-lock brake system, this light will come on when you start your engine and i

- ltinued) up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because it won’t be again

Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light (If Equipped) ABS ACTIVE Engine Coolant Temperature Gage When your anti-lock system is adjusting brake pressu

Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light) SERVICE ENGINE SOON Your Geo is equipped with a computer which monitors operation of the fue

If the Light Is Flashing If the Light Is On Steady The following may prevent more serious damage to your vehicle: Reducing vehicle speed. Avoiding h

Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel (see “Fuel” in the Index). Poor fuel quality will cau

0 Sometimes when the engine is idling at a stop, the light may blink on and off. This is nonnal. If you make a hard stop, the light may come

Overdrive Off Light (If Equipped) O/D OFF This light comes on when the automatic four-speed transmission has been converted to the three-speed

Fuel Gage Your fuel gage shows about how much fuel is in your tank. When the gage first still have about one or two gallons (4 to 8 L) of fuel left

Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems In this section, you’ll find out how to operate the comfort control and audio systems offered with y

Comfort Controls With this system, you can control the heating and ventilation in your Geo. If you have the air conditioning option, you can also con

Air Conditioner Controls (Option) The air conditioning system uses the same controls as described previously. The function of each lever is explai

I If any easy entry seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. And, even if there

Heating For the quickest results, move the air intake lever to RECIRCULATE. Move the airflow lever to FLOOR, the temperature control lever toward the

Ventilation Tips Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow or any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater and defroster will wor

I I NOTICE: Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp on the inside of the rear window. If you do, you could cut or damage the

AM-FM Stereo (If Equipr Playing the Radio ON-VOL: This knob turns the system on and off and controls the volume. To increase volume and turn the radio

Setting the Tone BASS: Turn the control behind the TREB knob clockwise to increase bass. Turn it counterclockwise to decrease bass. TREB: Turn this k

RCLFROG: Display the time with the ignition off by pressing this button. When the radio is playing, press this button to recall the station frequency

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn this control behind the FADE knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers. The middle posi

MTL: Your bias is set automatically. MTL will appear on your display when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. RCLPROG: Press this button to switch fro

Finding a Station AM-FM: Press this button to get AM, FMl or FM2. The display shows your selection. TUNE: Press the right or left arrow to go to a h

Adjusting the Speakers BAL: Turn ths control behind the FADE knob to move the sound between the right and left speakers. The middle position

Folding the Rear Seatback (2-Door Models) The rear seat in your Geo folds to provide more cargo space. To fold the rear seat, lower the rear

MTL: Your bias is set automatically. MTL will appear on the display when a metal or chrome tape is inserted. RCL: Press this button to switch from one

RDM (5): Press this button to hear the tracks in random, rather than sequential, order. Press RDM or RPT again to turn off random play. NXT (6): P

5. Press the SEEK right or left arrow, or the TUNE right or left arrow and 0000 will appear on the display. 6, Press the SEEK left arrow and hold it u

Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature After a Power Loss If power is disrupted to the radio while in the SEC mode, the unit will not work an

To help avoid hearing loss or damage: 0 Adjust the volume control to the lowest setting. 0 Increase volume slowly until you hear comfortably and c

Cleaning may be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette with pads which scrub the tape head as the hubs of the cleaner casset

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Gem Section 4 Your Driving and the Road I Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditi

Defensive Driving The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. Please start with a very important safety device in your

Police records show that almost half of all motor vehicle-related deaths involve alcohol. In most cases, these deaths are the result of someone

3. Fold the seatback down. 1 4. Unlock the bottom part of the seat: On the one-piece rear seat, pull out the release ring. 0 On the split rear seat,

It’s the amount of alcohol that counts. For example, if the same person drank three double martinis (3 ounces or 90 ml of liquor each) within an hou

The body takes about an hour to rid itself of the alcohol in one drink. No amount of coffee or number of cold showers will speed that up. “I’ll be

Control of a Vehicle You have three systems that make your vehicle go where you want it to go. They are the brakes, the steering and the a

Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts -- heavy acceleration followed by heavy braking -- rather than keeping pace with traffic. T

t Here’s how anti-lock works. Let’s say the road is wet. You’re driving safely. Suddenly an animal jumps out in front of you. You slam on the brakes.

Remember: Anti-lock doesn’t change the time you need to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance. If you get too

Steering Power Steering If you lose power steering assist because the engine stops or the system is not functioning, you can steer but it will take

Steering in Emergencies There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For example, you come over a hill and find a truck

Off-Road Recovery You may find sometime that your right wheels have dropped off the edge of a road onto the shoulder while you’re driving. OFF-ROAD R

0 0 0 Do not get too close to the vehicle you want to pass while you’re awaiting an opportunity. For one thing, following too closely reduces your

6. Find the support bar on the bottom of the seat. This 7. Pull the inner end of the support off of the seat bar keeps the rear seat from unfoldin

Loss of Control Let’s review what driving experts say about what happens when the three control systems (brakes, steering and acceleration) don’t hav

Driving Guidelines This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined as a utility vehicle in Consumer Information Regulations issued by the National

Before You Go Off-Roading There are some things to do before you go out. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance and service wor

Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying recreation. However, it also raises environmental concerns. Geo rec

Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and close to home before you go into the wilderness.

Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be familiar with the terrain and it

Driving on Off-Road Hills Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a hill. Driving safely on hills requires good judgment and an understan

Driving Uphill Once you decide you can safely drive up the hill, you need to take some special steps. Use a low gear and get a firm

&.’ What should I do if my vehicle stalls, or is about A: If this happens, there are some things you should to stall, and I can’t make i

&.' Suppose, after stalling, I try to back down the hill and decide I just can't do it. What should I do? A: Set the parking brake, pu

4. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure the seatback is locked into positi

Driving Downhill When off-roading takes you downhill, you’ll want to consider a number of things: 0 0 0 0 How steep is the downhill? Will I be able t

0 Unless you have anti-lock: Avoid braking so hard that you lock the wheels when going downhill. If your wheels are locked, you can't s

Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. If you drive across a rock with the uphill wheels, or if the downhill wheels drop i

Stalling on an Incline If your vehicle stalls when you’re crossing an incline, be sure you (and your passengers) get out on the uphill side, even

Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction. When you drive in mud, snow or sand, your wheels turning

Driving in Water Light rain causes no special off-road driving problems. But heavy rain can mean flash flooding, and flood waters demand extreme cauti

After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fire

Here are some tips on night driving. 0 Drive defensively. Don’t drink and drive. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamp

Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads Y Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can’t stop, accelerate or turn as well becaus

Driving too fast through large water puddles or even going through some car washes can cause problems, too. The water may affect your brakes. Try to

3. While pulling up on the lock knob, fold each rear seatback down. Both rear seatbacks must be folded down in order to move the seat forward. 4. Uns

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if the r

City Driving One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to watch out for what the other drivers a

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Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. When you wa

Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis

If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you’re planning to visit there, here are some tips that can make your trips safer and more enjoyable.

Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving: 4-40

Driving on Snow or Ice Most of the time, those places where your tires meet the road probably have good traction. However, if there is snow or i

Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so hard that your wheels stop rolling, you’ll just slide. Brake so your wheels always keep rolling

0 Turn on your hazard flashers. 0 Tie a red cloth to your vehicle to alert police that you’ve been stopped by the snow. 0 Put on extra clothing or wr

5. Pull the release ring out to unlock the bottom of the seat. 6. Lift the bottom of the seat up and push it toward the front of the vehicle.

Run your engine only as long as you must. This saves fuel. When you run the engine, make it go a little faster than just idle. That is, push the

I NOTICE: Do not tow your Geo with the rear wheels in contact with the ground, or the transmission could be damaged. 2. 3. 4. Set the parking br

If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with manual freewheeling hubs, it can be towed from the front with all four wheels on the ground. Follow these

Loading Your Vehicle TIRE PLACARD I GWVR IGWR FRT~ GAWR RR 1 LB/Kg TI RES I RIMS Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry

Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can break, or it c

Towing a Trailer /I\ CA JTION: - If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive properly, you can lose control when you pull a trailer. For exa

That’s the reason for this section. In it are many time-tested, important trailering tips and safety rules. Many of these are important for your

Weight of the Trailer How heavy can a trailer safely be? It should never weigh more than 1,000 lbs. (450 kg). But even that can be too heavy. It depe

A B If you’re using a weight-cauying hitch, the trailer tongue (A) should weigh 10 percent of the total loaded trailer weight (B). If you’re using a w

Safety Chains You should always attach chains between your vehicle and your trailer. Cross the safety chains under the tongue of the trailer so tha

7. Hook the strap to the floor loop to secure the folded To raise the rear seat: rear seat. I. Unhook the strap from the floor loop and snap it on t

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can help you a

Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer When you tow a trailer, your vehicle has to have extra wiring (included in the optional trailering package). The

’ A CAUTION: It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your

GEED Section 5 Problems on the Road Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. 5-2 5-3 5-8 5- 13 Hazard Warning Flas

Hazard Warning Flashers Press the button on top of the steering column to make your front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. Your hazard w

Jump Starting If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Geo. But please

2. Get the vehicles close enough so the jumper cables can reach, but be sure the vehicles aren’t touching each other. If they are, it could caus

Using a match near a battery can cause battery gas to explode. People have been hurt doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashligh

6. Positive (+) goes to positive (+) and negative (-) goes to negative (-) or a metal engine part. Don’t connect positive (+) to negative (-) or you’l

9. The other end of the negative (-) cable doesn’t go to the dead battery. It goes to a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle wi

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely t

Towing Your Vehicle Try to have a Chevrolet/Geo dealer or a professional towing service tow your Tracker. See “Roadside Assistance” in the Index. If

A vehicle can fall from a car carrier if it isn’t adequately secured. This can cause a collision, serious personal injury and vehicle damage.

Front Towing A towing dolly must be used under the drive wheels when towing from the front. Attach J-hook chains on both sides to the rear of lowe

Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard end of each lower control arm. Rear Towing If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, don

Position the sling crossbar under and forward of the rear bumper. L Attach a separate safety chain around the end of each axle, inboard of the spring.

Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature gage on your Geo instrument panel. If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine Steam from an overheate

If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may not be too serious. Sometimes t

Cooling System When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here‘s what you’ll see: A. Radiator Pressure Cap B. Electric Engine Fan C. Coolant Reco

1 The coolant level should be at or above FULL. If it isn’t, you may have a leak in the radiator hoses, heater hoses, radiator, water pump or so

How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank If you haven’t found a problem yet, but the coolant level isn’t at or above the FULL mark, add a

Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. h Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on w

/\ CAUTION: You can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Coolant contains ethylene glycol and it will burn if the engine

Steam and scalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly. They are under pressure, and if you turn the radiato

How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, but now push down as you turn it. Remove the pressure cap. 1. You can r

3. Fill the radiator with the proper coolant mixture, up to the base of the filler neck. 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mark.

6. Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot. Watch out for the engine fan. filler neck may be l

If a Tire Goes Flat It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out’’ while you’re driving, especially if you maintain your tires properly. If air goes out

The following steps will tell you how to use the jack and change a tire. Removing the SDare Tire and Tools The jack and wheel wrench are under the

B C The jack handle is under the driver’s seat. The tools you’ll be using include the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). Attach the jack

The spare tire is mounted on your tailgate. Pull the cover off of the spare tire. Insert your key into the wheel lock on the spare tire and pull th

k Remove wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket and place it near your flat tire. Attach the jack handle

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop. The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be t

4.7" (1 20 mm) 2. Position the jack and raise the jack lift head until it fits firmly onto the bosses nearest the flat tire. (Under the vehicle

4. Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. 3. Raise the vehicle by turning the jack handle clockwise. Raise the vehicle far enough off t

A 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 co

a 8. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequence as shown. 7. Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle counterclockwise. Lower the j

I 6b, CAUTION: Incorrect wheel nuts or improperly tightened wheel nuts can cause the wheel to become loose and even come off. This could lead to

Store your vehicle’s flat or spare tire by mounting it on the tailgate and cover. Replace the jack, jack handle and wheel wrench. 1. Front Passen

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels too fast. The method known as

Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front wheels. Then shift

A CAUTION: The recovery hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways

GE4iB Section 6 Service and Appearance Care Here you will find information about the care of your Geo. This section begins with service and fu

or the instrument panel ... I or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over mo

Service Your Geo dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to your dealer for all your service needs. You’

I A CAUTION: You can be injured and your vehicle could be damaged if you try to do service work on a vehicle without knowing enough about it. 0 0

If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission Standards (indicated on the underhood tune-up label), it is designed to operate on fuels th

Fuels in Foreign Countries If you plan on driving in another country outside the United States or Canada, the proper fuel may be hard to find. N

The cap is behind a hinged door on the passenger’s side of your vehicle. On four-door models, use the key to the vehicle to unlock the fuel door. To

Checking Things Under the Hood An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. Keep hands, clot

I I Then go to the front of the vehicle, pull up on the hood, and push the hood release lever to your left. Lift the hood, release the hood prop from

J When you open the hood, you’ll see the following: A. Windshield Washer Reservoir B. Engine Coolant Reservoir C. Main Fuse Box D. Battery E. Eng

Before closing the hood, be sure all the filler caps are on. Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the

Checking Engine Oil Pull out the dipstick and clean it with a paper towel or cloth, then push it back in all the way. Remove it again, ke

Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers QZ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m we

What Kind of Oil to Use Oils recommended for your vehicle can be identified by looking for the “Starburst” symbol. This symbol indicates that the oi

As shown in the chart, SAE 1OW-30 is best for your vehicle. However, you can use SAE 5W-30 if it’s going to be colder than 60°F ( 16°C) before yo

What to Do with Used Oil Did you know that used engine oil contains certain elements that may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer?

1 A CAUTION: Operating the engine with the air cleaner off can cause you or others to be burned. The air cleaner not only cleans the air, it s

Automatic Transmission Fluid When to Check and Change A good time to check your automatic transmission fluid level is when the engine oil is changed.

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Geo dealership Service Department. If you

Checking Transmission Fluid Cold A cold check is made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine off and is used o

3. Check both sides of the dipstick, and read the lower level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold check or in the HOT area or cross-

How to Check Because this operation can be a little difficult, you may choose to have this done at your Geo dealership Service Department. If you do

How to Add Fluid Rear Axle Here’s how to add fluid. Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of fluid to use. See “Recommended Fluid

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about

What to Use How to Check Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubrica

Front Axle When to Check and Change Lubricant Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine how often to check the lubricant and when to change i

What to Use Use a mixture of one-half clean water (preferably distilled) and one-half coolant that meets GM Specification 1825-M, which won’t damage a

Checking Coolant When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be at LOW, or a little higher. When your engine is warm, the level should be up

Radiator Pressure Cap Power Steering Fluid I NOTICE: Your radiator cap is a 13 psi (90 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installe

How To Check Power Steering Fluid When the engine compartment is cool, wipe the cap and the top of the reservoir clean, then unscrew the cap and wip

Adding Washer Fluid Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the tank is full. NOTICE: 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated was

Brakes Brake Fluid Your brake master cylinder reservoir is here. It is filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. There are only two reasons why the brake fluid l

Checking Brake Fluid What to Add You can check the brake fluid without taking off the cap. Just look at the windows on the brake fluid reservoir. T

Brake Wear NOTICE: 0 0 Using the wrong fluid can badly damage brake system parts. For example, just a few drops of mineral-based oil, such as engin

4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long enough, see “

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something i

Battery Every new Geo has a Delco Freedom@ battery. You never have to add water to one of these. When it’s time for a new battery, we recommend a Del

Headlamps To replace the headlamp bulb: 1. Open the hood. 2. Push in on both sides of the electrical connector. Pull up and rearward, to disconnect it

4. Pull the lock ring and the headlamp bulb straight out. Save the lock ring, and use it with the new bulb. 5. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Fron

Sidemarker Lamps To replace the sidemarker bulb: 1. Push the sidemarker housing toward the back of the vehicle to release the clip and pull out the f

3. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Rear Sidemarker Lamps To replace the rear sidemarker bulb: 1. 2. 3.

Rear Combination Lamps To remove the rear combination bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws from the combination lamps. 6-38

2. Disconnect the bulb from its socket by twisting and then pulling the bulb out. 3. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Center High-Mounted S

Tires Your new Geo comes with high-quality tires made by a leading tire manufacturer. If you ever have questions about your tire warrant

Inflation -- Tire Pressure The Tire-Loading Information label, which is on the driver’s door lock pillar, shows the correct inflation pressures f

@ What's wrong with this? A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way. You can be seriously hu

Tire Inspection and Rotation Tires should be rotated every 6,000 to 8,000 miles (10 000 to 13 000 km). Any time you notice unusual wear, rotate your

Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can make wheel nuts become loose after a time. The wheel could come off and cau

Buying New Tires To find out what kind and size of tires you need, look at the Tire-Loading Information label. The tires installed on your vehicle

Uniform Tire Quality Grading The following information relates to the system developed by the United States National Highway Traffic Safety Admini

Temperature -9 A, B, C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its abi

A CAUTION: Using the wrong replacement wheels, wheel bolts or wheel nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handlin

Tire Chains NOTICE: Use tire chains only where legal and only when you must. Use only SAE Class “S” type chains that are the proper size for

Don’t use any of these unless this manual says you can. In many uses, these will damage your vehicle: Alcohol Laundry Soap Bleach Reducing Agents Clea

Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric First, see if you have to use solvent-type cleaner at all. Some spots and stains will clean off better with

Non-Greasy Stains Stains caused by catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood can be rem

What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. You can be seriousIy injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like t

Care of Safety Belts Keep belts clean and dry. Do not bleach or dye safety belts. If you do, it may severely weaken them. In a crash, t

Weatherstrips Silicone grease on weatherstrips will make them last longer, seal better, and not stick or squeak. Apply silicone grease with a cle

Foreign materials such as calcium chloride and other salts, ice melting agents, road oil and tar, tree sap, bird droppings, chemicals from industri

Don’t put any labels, stickers or tape on windows. It’s hard to remove adhesives left on the window when such items are removed. If a sticker or

Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bare metal will corrode quickly and may deve

Appearance Care Materials Chart 6-57

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) II I CODE +.- MODEL YEAR -PLANT I This is the legal identifier for your Geo. It appears on a plate in the fron

Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your vehicle are protected from short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers and thermal links i

c Fuse Usage 1 2 3 4 5 Dome Lamp, Sidemarker Lamps, Parking Lamps, License Plate Lamp, Instrument Panel Illumination Stoplamps, Horn Hazard Lam

Main Fuse Block The main fuse box in your engine compartment protects all electrical loads. For access to the main fuses, pull off the cover. A spar

GeGED The 1997 Geo Tracker Owner’s Manual 1-1 291 3- 1 4- 1 5- 1 6-1 7- 1 8-1 9- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to us

&.' What's wrong with this? I I 1 I 1 1 A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the shoulder at all tim

Replacement Bulbs Center High-Mounted Stop ... 921 Dome ... GM Part No. 96051559 or equivalent Front Parking and Turn Signal ...

Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are given in English and metric conversions. Air Conditioning? ... See the r

Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque ... 60 lb-ft (80 N-m) Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase Two-Door Convertible ... 86.6 inches (2 200 mm) Four-Door Ha

GeGS Section 7 Maintenance Schedule This section covers the maintenance required for your Geo. Your vehicle needs these services to retain

I IMPORTANT. KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED Have you purchased the GM Protection Plan? The Plan supplements your new v

How This Section is Organized The remainder of this section is divided into five parts: “Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what to have do

Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condi

Maintenance Schedule Short Trip/City Definition Follow the Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule if any one of these conditions is true for your

Maintenance Schedule 1 Short TriplCity Intervals I Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Posit

Maintenance Schedule Follow this maintenance schedule only if none of the conditions from the Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule is true. Do not use

&= What’s wrong with this? A A: The belt is twisted across the body. A You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, y

Maintenance Schedule Long Tripmighway Intervals fi Every 50,000 Miles (83 000 km): Automatic Transmission Service (severe conditions only). Posit

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (1 66 000 km) should be performed after 100,000

1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 6,000 Miles (10 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emissi

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 12,000 Miles (20 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emiss

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 15,000 Miles (25 000 km) (Continued) 0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specificati

1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule 1 21,000 Miles (35 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An E

I Short TkiplCity Maintenance Schedule I 27,000 Miles (45 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule Replace air cleaner filter. An Emission Control Sewice. 17 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 33,000 Miles (55 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emiss

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 39,000 Miles (65 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

b To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. The belt should go back out of the way. Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Em

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 48,000 Miles (80 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). Rota

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) (Continued) If you do not use your vehicle under any of these conditions, the fl

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 54,000 Miles (90 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 60,000 Miles (100 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emi

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 0 Inspect fuel tank, cap and lines for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for any damage. Replace p

7- I I Short Trir’city Maintenance Schedule I ;O,OOO Miles ( PO 000 km) (Continued) 0 Inspect emission system hoses and replace as necessary. An Emis

1 Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 66,000 Miles (110 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rota

1 Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 72,000 Miles (120 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An E

I Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule I 75,000 Miles (125 000 km) (Continued) 0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifica

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt i

I Short TkiplCity Maintenance Schedule I 81,000 Miles (135 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Emis

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 87,000 Miles (145 000 km) Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An Em

Short TripKity Maintenance Schedule 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) (Continued) Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs

Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule O Inspect the locking front hubs (if equipped) for correct operation (or every 3 months, whichever occurs

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 96,000 Miles (160 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 3 months, whichever occurs first). An

I Short Trip/City Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driv

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I The services shown in this schedule up to 100,000 miles (166 000 km) should be performed after 100,000

15,000 Miles (25 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotati

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 22,500 Miles (37 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). [7

Long Trip/Highway Maintenance Schedule 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 30,000 Miles (50 000 km) (Continued) 0 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifica

45,000 Miles (75 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). 0 Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 50,000 Miles (83 000 km) 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly driv

52,500 Miles (87 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). Rotate tires. See “Tire Inspection and Rotation

Long TripMighway Maintenance Schedule I 0 Drain, flush and refill cooling system (or every 30 months, whichever occurs first). See “Engine Coolant”

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 0 Adjust engine timing to underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and outside of the distributor cap

I Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 67,500 Miles (112 500 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). 0

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule 1 I7 Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications. An Emission Control Service.

Long ”rip/Highway Maintenance Schedule I 90,000 Miles (150 000 km) 0 Change engine oil and filter (or every 7.5 months, whichever occurs first). A

0 Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary. An Emission Control Service. Check engine idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications

How the Air Bag System Works Where are the air bags? The driver’s air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel. The right front passenger’s air b

Long Tripmighway Maintenance Schedule I 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 km) 0 Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the vehicle is mainly

Part B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure th

At Least Twice a Year Automatic Transmission Check Restraint System Check Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles

Starter Switch Check Brake-Transmission Shift Interlock (BTSI) Check (Automatic Transmission) When you are doing this check, the vehicle

Ignition Transaxle Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. With

I Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, ea

Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Rep

Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from yo

USAGE ~~~ Manual Transmission Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication Front Wheel Bearings FLUIDLUBRICANT C

Part E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading and who performed the service in the boxes

A CAUTION: If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag may not inflate properly or it might force the object into that

Maintenance Record 7-58

Section 8 Customer Assistance Information Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet/Geo if you need assistance. This section also tells

Customer Satisfaction Procedure Chevrolet/Geo dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any co

STEP TWO -- If after contacting a member of dealership management, it appears your concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without fur

For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 0 0 0 0 Your name, address,

Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program mn me To enhance Chevrolet/Geo's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet/Geo is excite

ROADSIDE Courtesy TM Care PROVIDES: Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a lega

For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor: Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) License plate

Courtesy Transportation includes: 0 0 0 0 0 0 - One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during the same day. Up to $30 maximum dail

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian ow

How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the

We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attem

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should

1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle

ORDER TOLL FREE information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST) se

b NOTES 8-14

Gem Section 9 Index Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle ... 6-3 AirBag ... 1-25 Adding Equipment ..

Brake Adjustment ... 6-32 Fluid ... 6-29 Master Cylinder ...

Clock. Setting the ... 3-6 ClutchAdjustment ... 6-21 Coinholder ...

Fetbric C1eani;ag; ... 45-49 Fifth &ar91kfgmd Tkmxqaimion ... 2-15 Fillitrg YOW 'Jk& ...

Gear Positions. Manual Transmission ... 2- 14 Glove Box ... 2-41 Gross Axle Weight Rating ...

0 Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module

Methanol ... 6-4 Mirrors ... 2-39 Convex Outside ...

Rear Axle ... 6-21 Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement ... 6-38 Door Security Locks ...

Reminder Light ... 1 . 13. 2.62 Replacing After a Crash ... 1-46 Right Front Passenger Position ...

Tachometer ... 2-6 1 Tailgate Lock Release ... 2-6 Tailgate ...

Underbody Flushing Service .. .,. . . I ... 7-52 Underbody Maintenance ... 6-56 Vehicle Control ...

GE4BD Service Station Checkpoint WINDSHIELD WASHER RESERVOIR ENGINE OILDIPSTICK P6-11 SECONDARY HOOD RELEASE / P6-8 I \\\ \ For detailed informati

Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Geo Q.” If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep th

I I U’ GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem, CEO, the GEO Emblem and the name TRACKER are registered trademarks of Gene

Lap-Shoulder Belt The rear $&its have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across

force to the strong pelvic bones. And you’d be less likely to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt would apply force at your abdo

Children To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and al

Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become

Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Ve

Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. If you have a two-door model, don’t use a restraint like that

3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint in

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull

You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. 2. 3. 4. Because your vehicle h

6. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back i

4-Door Hardtop 2-Door Convertible About Driving Your Geo As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may resu

Larger Children Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer

A CAUTION: Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly spread the impact forces. In a crash, the two childr

I A CAUTION: Never do this. Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your

Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necess

Gem Section 2 Features and Controls Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Geo, and information on starting,

Keys I Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured

One key is used for the ignition, the doors and all other locks. When a new Tracker is delivered, the dealer removes the metal plate from the key ri

To lock the door from 8 the inside, push down the button on the door. To unlock it, pull up on the button. IC Power Door Locks (If Equipped) Push

If you don’t cancel the security lock feature, adults or older children who ride in the rear won’t be able to open the rear door from the i

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that c

Tailgate Lock Release Use your key to lock or unlock your tailgate. If you have a convertible, you can still open or close the tailgate with the

New Vehicle “Break-In” 1 NOTICE: Your modern Geo doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow

ACC (B): The position in which you can operate your electrical power accessories. It unlocks the steering wheel and ignition. Use this position if yo

Starting Your Engine Automatic Transmission Move your shift lever to PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). Your engine won’t start in any other position -- th

NOTICE: Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in your vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you could change the way

1 A CAUJON: It is dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle

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 NE

LOW (L): This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than SECOND (2). You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or m

Power Mode Selector Switch (If Equipped) A power mode selector switch is included with the four-speed automatic transmission. When you need more

You can shift into FIRST (1) when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 kdh). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into FIRST (

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices: NOTICE: These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

Shift Speeds I A CAUTION: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, you could lose control of your vehicle. And you could injure yourself

Four-wheel Drive (If Equipped) If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine’s driving power to all four wheels for extra tractio

Manual To lock or unlock the hubs, you must parK your vehicle (see “Shifting into PARK (P)” or “Parking Your Vehicle” in the Index) and get out. To

Automatic With automatic freewheeling hubs, you don’t have to get out of the vehicle to lock or unlock the hubs. Locking the Hubs 1. Stop your veh

Transfer Case L i The transfer case shift lever is on the floor to the right of the driver. Use this lever to shift into and out of four-wheel dri

Remember that driving in FOUR-WHEEL HIGH (4H) or FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L) may reduce fuel economy. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on dry pavement co

To release the parking brake, hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button. Hold the release

Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Tran ~ nission Models Only) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PA

Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Models Only) I It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine r

Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission) Your Geo has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: POSSIBLE A CA

5. Inside you'll see the return plate (C). Using your finger, move the return plate toward the rear of the vehicle until it stops. 6. Move the

Engine Fxhauct Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and d

Windows Manual Windows 7- It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in PARK (P) with the parking brake firml

The driver-controlled switches for the rear windows are located on the center console. There are individual controls near each window. The drive

Yhrn Signal and Lane Change Indicator The turn signal has two upward (for right) and two downward (for left) positions. These positions allow you to

Lamps Control Turn the outside part of the lever to control the lamps. There are three positions for the lamp switch. OFF: All lamps are off. &l

Flash-to-Pass With the lever in the low-beam position, pull the lever toward you to momenrarily switch to high beam (to signal that you are going to

Windshield Washer Pull the wipedwasher lever toward you to spray washer fluid on the windshield. The spray will continue until you release the leve

Cruise Control (If Equipped) With cruise control, you can maintain a speed of about 25 mph (40 km/h) or more without keeping your foot on the acceler

Setting Cruise Control If you leave your cruise control switch on when you’re not using cruise, you might hit a button and go into cru

Get49 Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Geo and how to use your safety belts properly. You

Resuming a Set Speed Suppose you set your cruise control at a desired speed and then you apply the brake. This, of course, shuts off the cruise cont

Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control Use the accelerator pedal to increase your speed. When you take your foot off the pedal,

When you turn on the headlamp switch, your DRL will go out, and your headlamps will come on. The other lamps that come on with your headlamps will al

Dome Lamp Mirrors The dome lamp has a three-position switch. 1: This position is to the left when sitting in the driver’s seat. The dom

Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors Power Remote Control Mirrery (If Equipped) The switch to control the power mirrors is located on the instrument pane

Convex Outside Mirror Your passenger’s side mirror is convex. A convex mirror’s surface is curved so you can see more from the driver’s seat. L A con

Front Seat Side Pockets Coinholder and Bin On the outside of each front seat is a storage pocket. Your console has a coinholder and a small sto

Ashtrays and Lighter To use the lighter, push the lighter in all the way and let go. When it’s ready, it will pop back by itself. NOTICE: Don’t hold

To block out glare, you can swing down the visors. You can also swing them to the side. If the visors swing too easily, tighten the screw on the roof

NOTICE: (Continued) Opening and Closing Your Sunroof 0 0 0 Don’t lower the top if it is damp or wet. After the top is down, the trapped water c