1993 Chevrolet Tracker Owners Manual

Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring or fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service department

or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.

CHECK

OR SERVICE

Steering, Suspension, and Front-Wheel-Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection

Exhaust System Inspection

Throttle Linkage Inspection Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive) Service

WHAT TO DO

Inspect front and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear or lack of lubrication. On vehicles equipped with power steering, inspect power steering, lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. On vehicles equipped with manual steering, check for seal leakage. Clean and then inspect drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary. Inspect the complete exhaust system. Inspect the body near the exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing, or out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose connections, or other conditions which could cause a heat build-up in the floor pan or could let exhaust fumes into the vehicle. See “Engine Exhaust’’ in the Index. Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damaged or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Check accelerator pedal for smooth operation and even pedal effort. Check the gear lubricant level and add if needed. See “Rear Axle’’ and ‘‘Four-wheel Drive’’ in the Index. A fluid loss may indicate a problem. Check the system(s), and repair the system(s) if needed. Refer to “Scheduled Maintenance Services,” earlier in this part, to determine when to change the lubricant.

Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.)

CHECK

OR SERVICE

Brake System Inspection

Clutch System Service

WHAT TO DO

Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks. Inspect other brake parts, including drums, wheel cylinders, calipers, parking brake, etc. Check parking brake adjustment. You may need to have your brakes inspected more often if your driving habits or conditions result in frequent braking. NOTE: A low fluid brake level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on at any time something may be wrong with either the regular or rear wheel anti-lock brake system, or both systems. See “Brake Svstem Warning Light” in the Index. Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary. See “Clutch Adjustment” in the Index.

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Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants

Note: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer.

USAGE

Engine Oil

Engine Coolant

Hydraulic Brake System Parking Brake Guides

Power Steering System Automatic Transmission Wheel Bearings

FLUID/LUBRICANT

GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the recommended viscosity. The SG designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as SG/CC, SG/CD, or SF, SG, CC, etc. To determine proper viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see ‘ ‘Engine Oil” in the Index. 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753) conforming to GM Specification 6038M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 6038M. Delco-Supreme 1 l@ Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid.

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Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent). DEXRONB-I1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 1051855) or equivalent. DEXRON*-I1 Automatic Transmission Fluid (GM Part No. 1051855) or equivalent. Wheel bearing grease meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent).

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Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Cont.)

USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT

I Manual Transmission Manual Transmission Shift Linkage Key Lock Cylinders

Part No. 12345871 Castrol@ Syntorq GL-4 or equivalent).

I SAE 75W-90 GL-4 (GM Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent). Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).

Automatic Transmission Engine oil. Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication

Lithium base grease.

Engine oil. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).

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Windshield Washer Sol- GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 1051515) or equivalent. vent Rear Axle (All) Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive)

SAE 75W-90 GL-5 Hypoid Gear Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977).

USAGE

Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring

Anchor

b. Release Pawl

Hood, Door, and Liftgate Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compart- ment Lid Hinges Weatherstrips Constant Velocity Universal Joint

FLUID/LUBRICANT SAE 75W-90, GL-4 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 12345871).

a. Engine oil.

b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB

(GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).

Engine oil.

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579) or equivalent. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent).

See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record

After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, odometer reading, and who performed the service in the columns indicated, When completing the Maintenance Performed column, insert the numbers from the Schedule I

or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

SERVICED BY

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DATE

ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.)

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Part 8 Customer Assistance Information

H e r e you will find out how to contact Chevrolet/Geo if you need assistance. This part also tells you how to obtain service publications and how to report any safety defects.

Customer Satisfaction Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 12 GM Participation in Better Business Bureau MediatiodArbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 13 Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . .3 15 Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 16 Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 16 Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 17 Service Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 18

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Customer Assistance Information

Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet/Geo. Normally, any problems with the sales transaction or the operation of your vehicle will be resolved by your dealer’s Sales or Service Departments. Sometimes, however, despite the best intentions of all concerned, misunderstandings can occur. If your concern has not been resolved to your satisfaction, the following steps should be taken: STEP ONE - Discuss your problem with a member of dealership management. Complaints can often be quickly resolved at that level. If the

matter has already been reviewed with the Sales, Service, or Parts Manager, contact the owner of the dealership or the General Manager. STEP TWO - If after contacting a member of Dealership Management, it appears your problem cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call 254-1 7-86, In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands, call

1-809-763-13 15. In all other overseas locations, contact GM International Export Sales in Canada by calling 1-416-644-41 12. For prompt assistance, please have the following information available to give the Customer Assistance Representative:

Your name, address, telephone number Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate attached to the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage

Nature of problem

In order to give your inquiry prompt attention, please call the toll-free number listed above. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet/Geo, write to: Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 A listing of all Chevrolet/Geo Branch Offices and offices outside the U.S. which can assist you can also be found in the warranty booklet. When contacting Chevrolet/Geo, please remember that your problem will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the

dealership’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a problem. Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired To assist owners who have hearing difficulties, Chevrolet/Geo has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment in its Customer Assistance Center. Any hearing or speech impaired customer who has access to a TDD or a conventional teletypewriter (TTY) can communicate with Chevrolet/Geo by dialing: 1-800-TDD-CHEV (TDD users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

GM Participation in Better Business Bureau Medaon/Arbitrutiotration Program *

General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Our experience has shown that the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this part has been very successful in achieving customer satisfaction. However, if you have not been substantially satisfied, Chevrolet/Geo wants you to be aware of GM’s voluntary participation in a no-charge mediatiodarbitration program

Customer Assistance Information

called BBB AUTO LINE. This program is administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus through local Better Business Bureaus. The program can resolve individual disputes involving vehicle repairs and the interpretation of your New Vehicle Limited Warranty. We prefer that you not resort to BBB AUTO LINE until after a final decision is made under the Customer Satisfaction Procedure. However, you may file a claim at any time by contacting your local Better Business Bureau (BBB) at the following toll-free number: 1-800-955-5 100. For further information about filing a claim, you may also write to: . . I 31 4

BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 In order to file a claim, you will have to provide your name and address, the vehicle identification number (VIN) of your vehicle, and a statement of the nature of your complaint. BBB staff may try to help resolve your dispute through mediation. If mediation is not successful, or if you do not wish to participate in mediation, eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator at an informal hearing. The arbitrator will

render a decision in your case, which you may accept or reject. If you accept a valid arbitrator decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute settlement process should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file your complaint to the time a decision is rendered (or 47 days if you did not first contact your dealer or Chevrolet/Geo). We encourage you to use this program before or instead of resorting to the courts. We believe it offers advantages over courts in most jurisdictions because it is fast, free of charge, and informal (lawyers are not usually present, although you may retain one at your

expense if you choose). Arbitrators make decisions based on the principles of fairness and equity, and are not required to duplicate the functions of courts by strictly applying state or federal law. If you wish to go to court, however, we do not require that you first file a claim with BBB AUTO LINE** unless state law provides otherwise. Whatever your preference may be, remember that if you are unhappy with the results of BBB AUTO LINE, you can still go to court because an arbitrator's decision is binding on GM but not on you, unless you accept it.

Eligibility is limited by vehicle agelmileage and other factors. For further information concerning the program, call BBB at 1-800-955-5 100. You may also contact the Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222-1020. *This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your warranty booklet. a claim with BBB AUTO LINE before resorting to state-operated procedures (including court).

**Some states may require that you file

rn Repo&'ng Safety Defects

to the United States Government

If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), in addition to notifying General Motors. If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved individual problems between you, your dealer. or General Motors.

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Customer Assistance Information

To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA U . S . Department of Transportation Washington D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

Reportirzg Safety Defects to the Canadian Government

If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to: Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K1G 352

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Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors

In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020, or write: Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047 In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Assistance Center 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7

L rn Chevrolet/Geo Roadside

Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet/Geo’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet/Geo is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1993 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free. Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1 -800-CHEV USA ( 1-800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a

nationwide networ .k of ( jealer recommended service providers. The following services are available:

For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor:

Towing Locksmith Tire Repair Glass Replacement Rental car or taxi Additional services as necessary

The Roadside Assistance Center uses companies that will provide you with quality and priority service. When roadside services are required, our advisors will explain any payment obligations that may be incurred for utilizing outside services.

Vehicle Identification Number License plate number Vehicle color Vehicle location Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem

Customer Assistance Information

Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your portfolio for full program details. In Canada please consult your GM dealer regarding availability of Roadside Assistance.

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Service Publications

Information on how to obtain Product Service Publications and Indexes as described below is applicable only in the fifty U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,OOO pounds (4 536 kg). In Canada, information pertaining to Product Service Bulletins and Indexes can be obtained by writing to: General Motors of Canada Limited Service Publications Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr. Oshawa, Ontario L1H 8P7 Chevrolet/Geo regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about

Chevrolet/Geo products. Chevrolet/Geo monitors product performance in the field. We then prepare bulletins for servicing our products better. Now, you can get these bulletins too. Bulletins cover various subjects. Some pertain to the proper use and care of your vehicle. Some describe costly repairs. Others describe inexpensive repairs which, if done on time with the latest parts, may avoid future costly repairs. Some bulletins tell a technician how to repair a new or unexpected condition. Others describe a quicker way to fix your vehicle. They can help a technician service your vehicle better.

Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Chevrolet/Geo dealer or a qualified technician may have to determine if a specific bulletin applies to your vehicle. Individual PSP’s If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by Chevrolet/Geo for all car or truck models in the model year, you can buy individual PSP’s, such as those which may pertain to a particular model. To do this, you will first need to see our index of PSP’s. It provides a variety of information. Here’s what you’ll find in the index and how you can get one:

What You’ll Find in the Index:

A list of all PSP’s published by Chevrolet/Geo in a model year (1990 or later). PSP’s covering all models of Chevrolet/Geo cars or light trucks (less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg) GVWR) are listed in the same index. Ordering information so you can buy the specific PSP’s you may want. Price information for the PSP’s you may want to buy.

How You Can Get an Index: Indexes are published periodically. Most of the PSP’s which could potentially apply to the most recent Chevrolet/Geo models will be listed in the most recent publication for that model year. This means you may want to wait until the end of the model year before ordering an index, if you are interested in buying PSP’s pertaining to a current model year car or truck.

Customer Assistance Information

Toll-Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index or a subscription, just call toll-free and we’ll be happy to send you one. Automated recording equipment will take your name and mailing address, The number to call is 1-800-551-4123.

A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the ‘ ‘do-it-yourselfer. ” Technicians have the equipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job quickly and safely. ChevroletGeo Service Publications You can get these by using the order form.

Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years, and these would be listed in the later year’s index. When you order an index for a model year that is not over yet, we’ll send you the most recently published issue. Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years. Cut out the ordering form, fill it out, and mail it in. We will then see to it that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1990-1 993 model years.

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1993 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order Form in this book and mailing it with your check, money order or credit card information to Helm. Incormrated (address listed below).

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1993 GEO TRACKER

Form

PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, lettersand articles published for trained dealer service personnel. See Service Publica- tions listed previously in this section. A cumulative index is published quarterly during the current model year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year.

PSP Index and Summaries

Price

Year 1992 1991 1990

Number

PSPI-92 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSPI-91.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . PSPI-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Free Free Free

NOTE: Form Numbers for individual Product Service Publications may be found in the PSP Index. Prices are $4.00 for the first PSP and $2.00 for each additional PSP on the same order.

Price

PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins) Form

Year Description Number

1991 All PSP’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1990 All PSP’S . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . For subscription information call Helm, Incorporated.

PSP-91-4 PSP-90-4

40.00

40.00

SERVICE MANUALS

Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer- ing, body, etc.

Price Model 1993 Geo Tracker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST-377-93 $43.00 ‘Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Write information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo, Convertible.

rorm Number

OWNER’S INFORMATION

Owner publications are written directly for owners and intended to pro- vide basic operational information about the vehicle. The Owner’s Manual includes the Maintenance Schedule for all models.

1993 Geo Tracker Owner’s Manual

In Portfolio: Includes Porffolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. 1993 Geo Tracker In-Portfolio . . . . . . . . . . .lo213040 $15.00 Without Portfolio: Includes Owner’s Manual. 1993 Geo Tracker Without Portfolio . . . . . ,10213056

$11.00

CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Address

Service Publications are available for current and past model ChevroletlGeo vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of vehicle.

all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED

PO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207 Credit Card Orders ONLY 1-800-782-4356

For information and inquiries call: (313) 883-1430

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CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM

NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and MAIL TO:

Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michigan 48207

ORDER TOLL FREE

(NOTE: For credit Card "Older Orders Only)

1-800-782-4356

*Minimum Credit Card Order $10.00 If further information is needed, write Helm or call Dl>] 883-1330. -

- -

(Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M.-~:oo P.M. EST) ORDER INFORMATION NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TOLL FREE NUMBER.

PUBLICATION FORM NUMBER"

ITEM DESCRIPTION

VEHICLE MODEL NAME

QTY.

Index Add-on Electrical Equipment ...... 272 Adjustment. Brake ............... 13 1 Adjustment. Clutch ............... 238 Air Cleaner ..................... 233 Air Conditioner Controls . . . . . . . . . . 104 Air Filter Replacement ............ 234 Alignment. Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Aluminum Wheel Cleaning . . . . . . . . 269 Antenna ........................ 116 Anti-lock Brakes ................. 129 Anti-lock. To Use ................ 130 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 1 Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials ..................... 27 1 Appearance Care. Service and ...... 22 1 Ashtray and Lighter ............... 77 Ashtray. Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Ashtrays, Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Assist Grips. Passenger ............ 76 Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 AM/FM Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player .......... 110 Automatic Transmission ............ 5 1 Fluid ........................ 234 TorqueLock .................. 173 Axle. Front (Four-Wheel-Drive) . . . . 239 Axle, Rear ...................... 238

Babies. Smaller Children and (Safety Belts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Backing Up (With a Trailer) ........ 183 Balance. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Battery ......................... 247 Before Leaving on a Long Trip ..... 167 Bi-Level Heating ................ 103 Bin. Coinholder and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Bins. Instrument Panel ............. 75 Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a ..... 175 Brakes Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . -13 1 Anti-lock ..................... 129 Master Cylinder ............... 245 Parking ....................... 60 PedalTravel .................. 131 Rear Drum .................... 130 System Parts. Replacing ......... 247 System Warning Light ........... 84 Trailer ....................... 18 1 Wear Indicators. Disc ........... 130 Braking ........................ 127 Braking in Emergencies ........... 132 Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Front Parking and Turn Signal Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249 Headlights .................... 248 Rear Combination Light . . . . . . . . . 25 1 Sidemarker Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 250

“Break-In. .. New Vehicle .......... 48

Bulbs. Halogen .................. 248 Bulbs. Replacement .............. 276

Canvas TOP Preparing for Storage ............ 96 Removing and Installing Your ..... 91 Special Care for ................ 268 Capacities and Specifications ....... 277 Carbon Monoxide (Engine Exhaust) . . 64 Care of Canvas Top .............. 268 Cassette Tape Player. Care of Your . . 115 Cassette Tape. To Play a .......... 111 Certification Label ............... 252 Chains. Safety (Trailer) ........... 181 Chains. Tire .................... 261 Changing a Flat Tire .............. 208 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Check Engine Light ............... 85 Checking Things under the Hood .... 227 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . 39 Chemical Paint Spotting ........... 270 Chevrolet/Geo Roadside

Assistance .................... 319 Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications Ordering Information . . . . . . . . . . . 318 Child Restraints .................. 31 Securing in the Rear Seat ......... 34 Securing in the Right Front Seat .... 36 Top Strap. Right Front Passenger Position Only ........ 33 325 .

Index Children (Safety Belts) ............. 30 Children. Larger (Safety Belts) ...... 37 Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Circuit Breakers. Fuses and ........ 273 City Driving .................... 164 Cleaner. Air .................... 233 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............. 269 Canvas Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 268 Fabric. Using Foam-Type Cleaner on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Fabric. Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 263 Geo. the Iqside of Your .......... 262 Geo. the Outside of Your . . . . . . . . 267 Glass ........................ 266 Instrument Panel. the Top of the . . 266 Special Problems ............... 264 Underbody .................... 270 Vinyl or Leather ............... 265 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . 267 AM/FM Stereo ................ 107 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player .......... 108 Clusters. Instrument Panel and . . . . . . 80 Clutch Adjustment ............... 238 Coinholder and Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Color of Road Signs .............. 1 18 ... 326

Clock. Setting the

Combination Light Bulb

Replacement. Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 1 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...................... 101 Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Control. Loss of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 Controls Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 Brightness ..................... 7 1 Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Features and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 Heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Seats and Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . 74 Coolant Adding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Radiator, How to Add Coolant to the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Recovery Tank, How to Add Coolant to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 204 Temperature Gage. Engine . . . . . . . . 85 Cooling (Air Conditioning) . . . . . . . . 104 Curves, Driving on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132 Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired . . . . . . 3 13 Customer Assistance Information . . . 3 11 Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . 3 12

Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Defensive Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Defogger. Rear Window . . . . . . . . . . 105 Defogging and Defrosting Windows ..................... 104 Dehumidifying (Air Conditioning) . . 105 Dimensions. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 279 Disc Brake Wear Indicators . . . . . . . . 130 Dome Light ...................... 71 Door Locks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Locks. Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Storage Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Downhill. Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Downhill. Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172 Drive. Four-wheel . . . . . . . . . . . .57. 239 Driving Across an Incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152 After Off-Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 157 And the Road. Your . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 AtNight ...................... 157 City . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122 Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150 Drunken ...................... 123 Freeway ...................... 165 Guidelines. Utility Vehicle . . . . . . . 140 In Fog. Mist. and Haze . . . . . . . . . . 162 In Fog. Tips on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163

In Mud. Sand. Snow. or Ice . . . . . . 155 In the Rain .................... 160 In Water ...................... 156 Long Distance ................. 167 On Curves .................... 132 On Grades (With a Trailer) ....... 184 On Off-Road Hills. ............. 145 On Snow or Ice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 174 On the Freeway ................ 165 Suggestions. A Few More Night . . 159 Through Deep Standing Water . . . . . 50 Uphill ........................ 147 Winter ....................... 173 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182 Drunken Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123 Easy Entry Seats ................. 14 Electrical Equipment. Add-on ...... 272 Emergencies. Braking in .......... 132 Emergencies. Steering in . . . . . . . . . -134 Engine Coolant ...................... 240 Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . . . . 85 Exhaust ....................... 64 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Oil .......................... 229 Oil Pressure Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 Overheating ................... 200 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 277 Starting Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Environment. Your Vehicle and the . 282 Exhaust. Engine .................. 64 Extender. Safety Belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Fabric Protection .................... 264 Using Foam-Type Cleaner on ..... 263 Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on ... 263 Features and Controls .............. 43 Filling Your Tank (Fuel) . . . . . . . . . . 226 Filter Replacement. Air . . . . . . . . . . . 234 Five-Speed Manual Transmission .... 54 Flashers. Hazard Warning . . . . . . . . . 190 Flat Tire. Changing a ............. 208 Flat. If a Tire Goes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 208 Flow-Through Ventilation System ... 106 Fluid Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . 234 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 243 Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 1. 305 Windshield Washer ............. 244 Fog. Mist and Haze. Driving in ..... 162 Fog. Tips on Driving in ........... 163 Folding Rear Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Following Distance (With a Trailer) ..................... 183 Foreign Countries. Fuels in . . . . . . . . 225 Foreign Material Paint Damage ..... 269 Four-wheel Drive ........... .57. 239

Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle.

Freeway

Off-Road Driving with Your Geo . . 140 Driving ...................... 165 Driving on the ................. 165 Entering the ................... 165 Leaving the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Free-Wheeling Hubs .............. 58 Automatic ..................... 59 Manual ........................ 59 Fuel ........................... 223 FuelGage ....................... 83 Fuel Tank Filling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 226 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . . 225 Fuse Block. Instrument Panel . . . . . . 275 Fuse Block. Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 274 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ......... 273 Gage. Engine Coolant Temperature . . 85 Gage. Fuel ...................... 83 Gages and Indicators. Warning 82 Gasolines for Cleaner Air .......... 224 Glass Cleaning .................. 266 GloveBox ....................... 75 GM Participation in Better

Lights .........................

Business Bureau Mediation/ Arbitration Program . . . . . . . . . . . . 315 Grips. Passenger Assist . . . . . . . . . . . . 76 Guidelines. Utility Vehicle Driving . . 140

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Halogen Bulbs .................. 248 Halogen Headlight Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 248 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . 190 Haze. Driving in Fog. Mist and . . . . . 162 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Headlights Halogen Bulb Replacement ....... 248 High/Low Beam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 Lever. Turn Signal/Lights ControVHeadlight Beam . . . . . . . . 67 Lights On Reminder ............. 69 Heater Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Heating ........................ 103 Heating. Bi-Level ................ 103 High Beams ..................... 159 High/Low Beam. Headlight . . . . . . . . . 70 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Hill and Mountain Roads .......... 169 Hill. Approaching a . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Hills. Parking on ................. 171 Hills. Driving on Off-Road . . . . . . . . 145 Hitches (Trailer) ................. 180 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227 Hook-Ups. Front Towing . . . . . . . . . . 198 Hook-Ups. Rear Towing .......... 199 Hooks. Recovery ................ 2 18 Horn ........................... 67

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Hubs. Free-Wheeling .............. 58 Automatic ..................... 59 Manual ........................ 59 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.1 Hypnosis. Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 Ice. Driving on Snow or . . . . . . . . . . 174 Identification Engine ....................... 272 Label. Service Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Number. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Incline. Driving across an . . . . . . . . . 152 Incline. Stalling on an ............. 154 Indicators. Warning Lights. Gages and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82 Inflation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 254 Inspections. Periodic Maintenance . . 303 Instrument Panel And Clusters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80 Bins .......................... 75 Cleaning the Top of the . . . . . . . . . . 266 Fuse Block .................... 275 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 1 Jump Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1 . . . . 44 Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Label. Certification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252 Label. Tire-Loading Information . . . . 252

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. . . 85 Lamp. Malfunction Indicator Lane Change Indicator. Turn Signal and ..................... 68 Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belt) ...... 24 Leather Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 265 Leaving the Freeway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Levers

Controls (Comfort Control

System) .................... 102 Turn SignaULights ControUHeadlight Beam . . . . . . . . 67 Windshield Wiper/Washer . . . . . . . . 72 Lighter. Cigarette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Lights Brake System Warning . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Charging System ................ 85 Check Engine .................. 85 Dome ......................... 71 Engine Oil Pressure ............. 85 Interior ........................ 71 Malfunction Indicator ............ 85 Oil Pressure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Operation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Safety Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Traffic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Warning. Gages and Indicators . . . . 82

Loading Your Vehicle ............ 252 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving .............. 14 1 Locks. Door ...................... 45 Loss of Control .................. 138 Lubricants and Fluids ......... 27 1. 305

Maintenance Materials. Appearance Care and . . 27 1 Periodic Inspections ............ 303 Record ....................... 308 Other Non-Emission Related Services .................... 296 Scheduled Services ............. 285 Underbody .................... 270 Maintenance Schedule ............ 28 1 Schedule I .................... 286 Schedule II.’. .................. 288 Selecting the Right ............. 285 Services. Scheduled ............ 285 Using Your ................... 285 When Trailer Towing ........... 185 Making Turns (With a Trailer) ...... 183 Malfunction Indicator Lamp ........ 85 Manual Transmission Five-Speed .................... 54 Fluid ........................ 237 Shift Speeds .................... 56

Manual. How to Use This ........... 5 Markings. Pavement .............. 12 1 Master Cylinder. Brake ........... 245 Metal Damage. Sheet ............. 269 Mirrors ......................... 74 Convex Outside ................. 74 Inside Day/Night Rearview ....... 74 Inside Rearview ................. 74 Outside Manual Adjust ........... 74 Mud. Sand. Snow. or Ice. Driving in .................... 155

N e w Vehicle . ‘Break-In’ ........... 48

Night Driving at .................... 157 Driving Suggestions. A Few More ...................... 159 Vision ....................... 158 odometer. Speedometer and ....... 80 Odometer. Trip ................... 8 1 Officer. Traffic .................. 122 Off-Road Driving After ........................ 157 Before You Go ................ 141 Getting Familiar with ........... 143 Loading Your Vehicle for ........ 141 On Hills ...................... 145 With Your Geo Four-Wheel- Drive Vehicle ............... 140

Off-Road Recovery .............. 135 Oil. Engine ..................... 229 Additives ..................... 232 How to Check ................. 229 Pressure Light .................. 86 What Kind to Use .............. 231 What to Do with Used ........... 233 When to Add .................. 230 When to Change ............... 232 On the Road .................... 168 Opening and Closing Your Rear Window .............. 90 ... 89 Opening and Closing Your Sunroof Operation of Lights ................ 69 Overheating, Engine .............. 200 Owner Checks and Services ........ 302

Paint Chemical Spotting .............. 270 Finish Care ................... 267 Finish Damage ............... 270 Park. Shifting into ................. 61 Park, Shifting out of ............... 63 Parked, Running Your Engine

While You’re ................... 65 .

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Parking Brake ......................... 60 Downhill ..................... 172 Manual Transmission ............ 63 On a Hill with a Trailer. When You Are Ready to Leave After ................. 185 On Hills ...................... 171 On Hills (With a Trailer) ........ 184 Over Things That Bum ........... 64 Uphill ........................ 172 Your Vehicle ................... 63 Parking and Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement. Front ........ 249 Parts, Replacement ............... 277 Passenger Assist Grips .................... 76 Positions (Safety Belt) ............ 28 Rear Seat (Safety Belt) ........... 28 Right Front Position (Safety Belt) . . 28 Passing ........................ 136 Passing (With a Trailer) ........... 183 Passing Signal .................... 70 Pavement Markings .............. 12 1 Pedal Travel. Brake .............. 13 1 Periodic Maintenance Inspections ... 303 Pockets. Front Seat Side ............ 75 Power Steering .................. 132

Power Steering Fluid ............. 243 Pregnancy. Safety Belt Use during ... 27 Pressure. Tire ................... 254 Problems on the Road ............. 189 Product Service Publications (PSP’s) ....................... 32 1 Publications. Service ............. 320 Radiator Pressure Cap ........... 243 Radiator. How to Add Coolant ...... 206 Radio Reception. Understanding .... 115 Radio. To Play the AM/FM Stereo ................ 108 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player .......... 1 10 Rain. Driving in the .............. 160 Rainy Weather Tips. Some Other ... 161 RearAxle ...................... 238 Rear Drum Brakes ............... 13 1 Rear Vent Windows ............... 66 Rear Window Defogger ..................... 105 Opening and Closing Your ........ 90 Removing and Installing Your ..... 91 Wiper/Washer .................. 73 Rearview Mirror. Inside ............ 74 Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/Night . . 74 Reception. Understanding Radio .... 1 15 Reclining Front Seatback ........... 13

Recommended Fluids and Lubricants ................ 27 1. 305 Recovery Hooks. Using the ........ 218 Recovery. Off-Road .............. 135 Recreational Towing ............. 186 Towing Your Geo from the Front . . 187 Towing Your Geo from the Rear . . 186 Release. Hood ................... 227 Remote Areas. Traveling to ........ 142 Replacement Bulbs ............... 276 Replacement Parts ............... 277 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash . . 39 Reporting Safety Defects To General Motors ............. 318 To the Canadian Government ..... 318 To the United States Government . . 3 17 Restraint Systems. Checking Your ... 39 Restraint. Where to Put the Child .... 32 Restraints. Child .................. 34 Restraints. Head .................. 14 Road Signs ..................... 118 Color of ...................... 118 Shapeof ...................... 119 Symbols on ................... 120 Road. On the .................... 168 Road. Problems On the ............ 189 Roads. Hill and Mountain ......... 169 Roadside Assistance Program. Chevrolet/Geo ............. - - .. 319

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Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out . . 218 Rotation. Tire Inspection and ....... 255 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked .................. 65 Safety Belts

Adults ........................ 23 Care of ....................... 266 Checking Your Restraint System ... 39 Child Restraints ................ -3 1 Children ....................... 30 Driver Position ................. 24 Extender ...................... 39 How to Wear, Properly ........... 23 Lap-Shoulder Belt ............... 24 Larger Children ................. 37 Passenger Positions .............. 28 Questions People Ask ............ 22 Rear Seat Passengers ............. 28 Reminder Light ................. 23 Reminder. Lights On ............ 69 Replacing after a Crash ........... 39 Right Front Passenger Position ..................... 28 Seatsand ...................... 11 Smaller Children and Babies ....... 30 They’re for Everyone ............ 15 Use during Pregnancy ............ 27 Why They Work ................ 19

Safety Chains (Trailer) ............ 18 1 Safety Defects Reporting to General Motors ..... 3 18 Reporting to the Canadian Government ................. 3 18 Reporting to the United States Government ........... 3 17 Safety Warnings and Symbols ........ 6 Sand, Mud. Ice or Snow. If You’re Stuck in ................ 2 17 Scanning the Terrain .............. 144 Scheduled Maintenance Service ..... 285 Seatback. Reclining Front .......... 13 Seats And Safety Belts ................ 11 And Seat Controls ............... 12 Easy Entry ..................... 14 Folding Rear ................... 15 Front ......................... 12 Reclining Front ................. 13 Side Pockets, Front .............. 75 Unfolding the Rear .............. 17 Securing a Child Restraint Attaching the Top Strap .......... 33 In the Rear Seat ................. 34 In the Right Front Seat ........... 36

Service ........................ 222 Appearance Care ............... 221 Owner Checks and ............. 302 Parts Identification Label ........ 272 Publications ................... 320 Publications Ordering Information. Chevrolet/Geo .... 318 Station Information ....... .Last Page Work. Doing Your Own ......... 222 Shape of Road Signs .............. 119 Sheet Metal Damage .............. 269 Shift Speeds ...................... 56 Shifting into P (Park) .............. 61 Shifting out of P (Park) ............. 63 Sidemarker Light Bulb Replacement .................. 250 Signal. Passing ................... 70 Signals. Your Own ............... 121 Signs, Road ..................... 118 Skidding ....................... 138 Snow or Ice. Driving on ........... 174 Snow. If You’re Stuck in Deep ..... 177 Speakers. Adjusting the AM/FM Stereo ................ 109 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player .......... 111 Specifications, Capacities and ...... 277 Speedometer and Odometer ......... 80 Speeds, Shift ..................... 56 331 .

Index Stains .......................... 264 Stalling on an Incline ............. 154 Starting Your Engine .............. 49 Starting. Jump ................... 191 Steam (Engine Overheating) ...... -200 Steering ........................ 132 Fluid, Power .................. 243 In Emergencies ................ 134 Power ....................... 132 Tips ......................... 132 Storage and Compartments ......... 75 Storage. Vehicle ................. 247 Stuck in Deep Snow, If You’re ..... 177 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow, If You’re ............... 2 17 Sun Visors ....................... 76 Sunroof. Opening and Closing Your ................... 89 Switch, Ignition .................. 48 Symbols on Road Signs ........... 120 Symbols. Safety Warnings and ....... 6 Symbols. Vehicle ................. 18 Tachometer ..................... 82 Tailgate (Door Locks) ............. 46 Tank, Filling Your (Fuel) .......... 223 Temperature Gage, Engine Coolant ....................... 85 Terrain. Scanning the ............. 144 Theft ........................... 47

Theft Deterrent Feature

(AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player) ................ 1 13 Thermostat ..................... 243 Tilt Wheel ...................... -67 Tires .......................... 253 Balance ...................... 259 Chains ....................... 26 1 Changing a Flat ................ 208 Cleaning White Sidewall ........ 269 Inflation Pressure .............. 254 Inspection .................... 255 Loading Information Label ....... 252 New ......................... 256 Rotation ...................... 255 Temperature Grades ............ 258 Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s. .. 180 Traction Grades ................ 258 Treadwear .................... 258 Uniform Quality Grading ........ 257 Tone, Setting the AM/FM Stereo ................ 109 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player .......... 1 1 1 Top Strap (Child Restraint) ......... 33 Top, Convertible ................. 87 Top, Preparing Your Canvas for Storage ........................ 96 Your Canvas ................... 91

Top, Removing and Installing

Torque Lock .................... 173 Towing a Trailer ................. 177 Towing Hook.Ups. Front ......... -198 Towing Hook.Ups. Rear .......... 199 Towing Your Vehicle ............. 196 Towing. Recreational ............. 186 From the Front ................ 187 From the Rear ................. 186 Traffic Lights ................... 120 Traffic Officer .................. 122 Trailer Backing Up with a .............. 183 Brakes ....................... 181 Driving on Grades .............. 184 Driving with a ................. 182 Following Distance with a ....... 183 Hitches ....................... 180 If You Do Decide to Pull a ....... 178 Making Turns with a ............ 183 Parking on Hills with a .......... 184 Passing with a ................. 183 Safety Chains ................. 181 Tongue, Weight of the .......... 180 Towing a ..................... 177 Towing. Maintenance When ..... 185 Turn Signals When Towing a ..... 183 Weight of the .................. 179 When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill ......... 185

Transfer Case .................... 59 Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) . . 239 Transmission Fluid. Automatic ..... 234 Transmission Fluid. Manual ....... 237 Transmission. Automatic ........... 5 1 Transmission. Five-Speed Manual ... 54 Transmission. Manual ............. 54 Traveling to Remote Areas . . . . . . . . . 142 Trip Odometer ................... 8 1 Trip. Before Leaving on a Long ..... 167 Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator ...................... 68 Turn Signal Light Bulb Replacement. Front Parking and . . 249 Turn SignaULights Control/ Headlight Beam Lever. The ....... 67 Trailer ....................... 183 Underbody Maintenance .......... 270 Unfolding the Rear Seats ........... 17 Uphill. Driving ................... 147 Uphill. Parking .................. 172 Used Oil. What to Do with ......... 233 Utility Vehicle Driving

Turn Signals When Towing a

Guidelines ....................

140

Vehicle Control of a ................... 126 Damage Warnings ................ 7 Dimensions ................... 279 Driving Guidelines. Utility ....... 140 Environment and Your .......... 282 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . 272 Leaving with the Engine Running ..................... 62 Loading Your ................. 252 Parking Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Storage ....................... 247 Symbols ....................... 18 Towing Your. ................. 196 Towing, Recreational ........... 186 Vent Windows, Rear .............. 66 Ventilation ..................... 103 Ventilation System, Flow-Through . . 106 Ventilation Tips ................. 106 Vinyl Cleaning .................. 265 Vision, Night ................... 158 Visors, Sun ...................... 76 warnine Devices. Other .......... 190 190 Warning Flashers. Hazard Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators ...................... 82

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Warnings. Safety .................. 6 Warnings. Vehicle Damage .......... 7 Washer Fluid. Windshield ......... 244 Washers (Windshield) ............. 72 Washing Your Vehicle ............ 267 Water. Driving in ................ 156 Weatherstrip Service ............. 269 Weight Total on Your Vehicle’s Tires .... 180 Trailer ....................... 179 Trailer Tongue ................ 180 Welcome to Geo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Wheel Alignment ................ 259 Wheel Nut Torque ............... 278 Wheels Cleaning Aluminum ............ 269 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 259 Used Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 260 Windows ........................ 66 Defogging and Defrosting ....... 104 Opening and Closing Your Rear . . . . 90 Rear Vent ..................... 66 Rear WiperIWasher ............. 73 Removing and Installing Your Rear ........................ 91

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Windshield Cleaning ..................... 267 Washer Fluid .................. 244 Wiper/Washer Lever ............ 72 Winter Driving .................. 173 Wiper/Washer. Rear Window ....... 73 Wiper/Washer Lever. Windshield .... 72

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Service Station Information

Cooling System Reservoir Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be at the FULL mark when the engine is warm. If the engine is cool, the level should be at the LOW mark or a little higher. See Page 240 Engine Oil Dipstick See Page 229

Cold Tire Pressure See Tire-Loading Information label on the inside of the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Page 252

See Tire-Loading Information label on the inside of the rear edge of the driver’s door. See Page 252

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1993 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents . .’acker Introduction How to Use This Manual .............

Part 1 Seats & Safety Belts. ............... 11 I Part 2 Features & Controls ................ 43 I Part 3 Comfort Controls 81 Audio Systems Part 4 Your Driving and the Road. ......... 117 I Part 5 Problems on the Road ............. 189 I Part 6 Service & Appearance Care.. ....... 221 1 Part 7 Maintenance Schedule ............. 281 1 Part 8 Customer Assistance Information .... 311 Part9 Index.. .........................

Including “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 315.

325 Service Station Information .... Last Page

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Printed in U.S.A.

Part No. 10213056 A

First Edition

Please keep this manual in your Geo, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet/Geo Division whenever it appears in this manual.

it so the new owner can use it.

the road. If you

For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propribtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franGais chez votre concessionaire ou au DGN Marketing Services Ltd., 1500 Bonhill Rd., Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7.

Published by Chevrolet/Geo Division

General Motors Corporation

General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet emblem, Geo and the Geo emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

@ Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet/Geo Division. All rights reserved.

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About Driving Your Tracker As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See “Driving Guidelines” and “Off-Road Driving with Your Geo Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle”

in the Index.)

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Welcome to Geo

World-class vehicles for the world-wise vehicle buyer. Feature by feature, every Geo shows that quality, value and technology can exist hand-in-hand with affordability. And Geo adds something special to vehicle ownership - fun. There’s a Geo out there for everyone. It could be the economical Geo Metro or the sporty Geo Storm. Maybe the five-passenger Geo flagship, Prizm, or the adventurous off-roader, Geo Tracker. No matter what Geo you drive, you’ll find designed-in comfort and owner enjoyment in detail after careful detail. Geo’s are savvy vehicles that answer the needs of the road and - with Tracker - even the off-road. Sold and serviced bylheusands of Chevrolet/Geo dealers, Geo is earning its stripes as a serious contender in today’s value-conscious marketplace. We know your ownership experience will be a rewarding one. , Welcome to the world of Geo.

Jim Perkins General Manager

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How to Use This Manual

Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index: A good place to look for what you need is the Index in back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all

that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Part 1-8: Each part of this manual begins with a brief list of its contents, so you can often find at a glance if a part contains the information you want. How to Use This Manual This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings and symbols.

Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. Part 2: Features & Controls This part explains how to start and operate your Geo. Part 3: Comfort Controls & Audio Systems This part tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your sound system. Part 4: Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions.

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How to Use this Manual

Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheating. Part 6: Service & Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Geo running properly and looking good. Part 7: Maintenance Schedule This part tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

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Part 8: Customer Assistance Information This part includes important information 3bout reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside 4ssistance” program. You will also find mstomer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired) as well as the mediationlarbitration procedure. We’ve also included ordering information for service publications in this part. Service Station Information This is a quick reference of service information. You can find it on the last page of this manual.

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use yellow and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. In the yellow caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

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I‘ou will also find a red circle with a lash through it in this book. This safety ymbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do his,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these blue notices: In the blue notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage.

When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. In this manual, we’ve used the familiar words and colors that Geo has used for years. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same colors, and the words CAUTION or NOTICE.

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

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

Caution Possible injury

Fasten Safety Belts

Headlight High Beam

Protect Eyes by Shielding

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames

Sparks or Flame Could Explode Battery

These symbols have to do with your lights:

Master Lighting Switch

Headlight Low Beam

Parking Lights

Turn Signal Direction

Hazard Warning Flasher A

Brightness Control

5 a ytime Running Lights (Canada)

These symbols are on some of your controls:

Windshield Wiper

Windshield Washer

Windshield Defroster

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Air Conditioning

AIC

Rear Window Wiper

Ventilating Fan

Rear Window Defogger Q

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These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Here are some other symbols you may see:

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery Charging System

Fuel

E3 Brake w

Hood Release

Lighter

Horn

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Part 1 Seats & Safety Belts

H e r e you’ll find information about the seats in your Geo and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things you should not do with safety belts .

Seats and Seat Controls ................................................ 12 Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone ....................................... 18 Why Safety Belts Work ................................................ 19 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts - and the Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Safety Belt Reminder Light ............................................. 23 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...................................... 23 Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Larger Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Checking Your Restraint Systems ........................................ 39 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash ...................................... 40

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Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats - how to adjust them, and also about reclining from seatbacks, head restraints, seatback latches, easy entry seats, folding rear seat and reclining rear seatbacks,

Front Seat

L vehicle if you try to adjust a A You can lose control of the manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and canfuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

Move the lever under the front seat to to where you unlock it. Slide the seat want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body, to make sure the seat is locked into place.

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Reclining Front Se, To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to its original upright position. But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be

L dangerous. Even if you buckle 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 against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can’t do its job either. In a crash the belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

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Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some vehicles and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.

To raise or lower the restraint, push in the release while you pull up or push down on the restraint.

Easy Entry Seats The front seats of your vehicle make it easy to get in and out of the rear seat.

When you pull up on the recliner release lever, the seatback will tilt forward and the whole seat will slide forward. After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the seatback to its original position. Then move the seat rearward until it locks.

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To get out, pull the release handle on the rear of the right front seat.

folding Rear Seat The rear seat in your Geo folds to provide more cargo space. To fold the rear seat, lower the rear seatback and then flip the whole rear seat up against the front seats. 1. Swing the safety belt buckles forward

and down.

A ~f easy entry seat isn’t - b locked, it can move. h a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. And, even if there is no crash or sudden stop, a driver sitting in an unlocked easy entry seat could be startled by the sudden movement and hit the wrung control or pedaI, causing an accident. After you’ve used it, be sure to push rearward on my easy entry seat to be sure it is locked.

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2. Pull the knobs on both sides of the

seatback. If you have the split rear seat, you can fold half of the seat by pulling only the knob on the side you wish to fold.

3. Fold the seatback down.

4. Unlock the bottom part of the seat: On the one-piece rear seat, pull out the release ring. On the split rear seat, lift the release lever on either seat.

5. Lift the bottom of the seat up and

push it toward the front of the vehicle.

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6. Find the support bar on the bottom o the seat. This bar keeps the rear seat from unfolding.

7. Pull the inner end of the support off

of the seat bracket and swing it down.

8. Push the support bar into the floor bracket. Be sure the support bar is secured,

To unfold the rear seats: Keep your hands, safety belts and other objects away from where the seat will rest. 1. Pull the support bar out of the floor bracket and swing it up and toward the bottom of the seat.

2. Push the support bar into the bracket

on the bottom of the seat.

3. Slowly pull the seat down to the

floor. The seat should latch into place. Pull up on the bottom of the seat to be sure it is locked in position.

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4. Pull the seatback up and push it back

to lock it into place.

5. Push and pull the top of the seatback

to be sure the seatback is locked in position.

Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone

This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts properly. It also tells you some things you should not do with safety belts.

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~ A Don’t let anyone ride where

they can’t wear a safety belt

properly. If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it. You can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be if you are buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your passengers’ belts are fastened properly too.

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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes. For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child.

This figure lights up when you turn the key to ON or START when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the reminder to buckle UP- In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work.

You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t know if it will be a bad one. A few crashes are very mild. In them, you won’t get hurt even if you’re not buckled up. And some crashes can be sa serious, like being hit by a train, that even buckled up a person wouldn’t survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes walk away. Without belts they could be badly hurt or killed. After 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter . . . a lot!

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When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going!

Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat on wheels.

Put someone on it.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the “car.”