1994 Chevrolet Tracker Owners Manual

1994 TRACKER

Geo Tracker Introduction Part 1 Part 2 Part 3 Part 4 Part 5 Part 6 Part 7 Part 8 Part 9

1994 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents

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How to Use This Manual Seats & Restraint Systems Features & Controls Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 99 1 Your Driving and the Road 131 I on

the Problems Road 155 I Service & Appearance Care Maintenance 203 233 I Customer Index .................... ............... 243 I Including “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 236. Service Station Information

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Assistance

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Schedule

Printed in U.S.A.

Part No. 10260663 A

Second Edition

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How to Use This Manual Important Notes about This Manual Please keep this manual in your Geo, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it. 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 Motor Division wherever it appears in this manual.

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

Published by:

Chevrolet Motor Division General Motors Corporation

General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, Chevrolet and the Chevrolet emblem, and Geo and the Geo emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. @Copyright 1993 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet/Geo Division. All Rights Reserved.

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About Driving Your Tracker As with other vehicles of this type. fdure 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 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle” in the Index.)

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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 ... 4

that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it. Parts 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 & Restraint Systems: 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 comfort controls and how to operate your sound system. Part 4 - Your Driving and the Road: Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. 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, etc. 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 when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use.

Part 8 - Customer Assistance Information: This part includes important information about reporting safety defects and gives you details about the “Roadside Assistance” program. You will also find customer satisfaction phone numbers (including customer satisfaction numbers for the hearing and speech impaired), as well as the mediation/arbitration 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

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box with a gray background and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning. In the gray 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.

You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbo means ”Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’ let this happen.”

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NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices. In the notice area, we tell you about something that can darnage 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. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use yellow for cautions. bluc for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE. ... 6

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

Caution Possible Injury A Protect Eyes by Shielding @

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

Fasten Safety Belts

These symbols have to do with your lights:

Caustic Battery Acid Could Cause Burns

Avoid Sparks or Flames

Sparks or Flame Could Explode Battery

Master lighting Switch

Turn Signal Direction

Headlight High Beam

Hazard Warning Flashers -0 - - 0 g 0 =oo:

Headlight Low Beam

Parking Lights

Brightness Control

These symbols are on some of your controls:

Recirculate Inside Air

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Circulate Outside Air

Bi-Level

Vent

Heater

Windshield Wiper

Windshield Washer

Windshield Defroster

Rear Window Wiper and Washer

Rear Window Wiper

Rear Window Defogger

Ventilating Fan

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery Charging System F l

Fuel

Engine Oil Pressure

Brake (Canada)

Daytime Running Lights (Canada)

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Hood Release

Lighter

Horn

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Part 1 Seats & Restraint Systems

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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Why Safety Belts Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . , , . . . . . 16 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts - and the Answers . . I8 Safety Belt Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , , . . . . . . . . . 19 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . 27 LargerChildren . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Safety BeltExtender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Seats and Seat Controls

This section tells you about the seats - how to adjust them, and also about reclining front seatbacks, head restraints, seatback latches, easy entry seats and the folding rear seatback.

Front Seat

Move the lever under the front seat to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you 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 Seatbacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the Iuter side of the seat. Release the lever to ock the seatback where you want it. Pull 1p on the lever, and the seat will go to its Iriginal upright position. But don’t have he seatback reclined if your vehicle is noving.

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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 ofa neck injury in a crash.

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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. 0 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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0 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 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.

Pull the knobs on both sides of the seatback. If you have a split rear seat, you can fold half of the seat by pulling only the knob on the side you want to fold.

3. Fold the seatback down.

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4. Unlock the bottom part of the seat.

On the one-piece rear seat, pull ou the release ring. On the split rear sear, lift the release lever on either seat.

5. Lift the bottom of the seat up and pus1

it toward the front of the vehicle.

i. Find the support bar on the bottom of the seat. This bar keeps the rear seat from unfolding. ’. Pull the inner end of the support off of

the seat bracket and swing it down.

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

‘0 unfold the seat: ieep your hands, safety belts and other bjects away from where the seat will :st.

Pull the support bar out of the floor bracket and swing it up and toward the bottom of the seat. Push the support bar into the bracket on the bottom of the seat. 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. Pull the seatback up and push it back. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure it is locked in place.

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.

’his figure lights up as a reminder to luckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder ight” in the Index.) I: n many states and Canadian provinces, he law says to wear safety belts. Here’s tl vhy: Thev work.

tou never know if you’ll be in a crash. If rou do have a crash, you don’t know if it vi11 be a bad one. 1 few crashes are mild, and some crashes :an be so serious that even buckled up L person wouldn’t survive. But most :rashes are in between. In many of them, Ieople who buckle up can survive and lometimes walk away. Without belts they :odd have been badly hurt or killed. 4fter more than 25 years of safety belts n vehicles, the facts are clear. In most :rashes buckling up does matter . . . a lot!

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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.

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

Fdke the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.

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Put someone on it.

Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. I'he rider doesn't stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield . . .

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x the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance, and your ;trongest bones take the forces. That’s why safety belts make such good sense.

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Many People Ask about Safety Belts - and the Answers

Q: Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be - whether you’re

wearing a safety belt or not. But you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you an unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.

Q: Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear safety belts?

A: Air bags are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the future. But they are supplemental systems only - so they work with safety belts, not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that

has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection. That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and other collisions.

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never

drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts?

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident - even one that isn’t your fmlt - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control, such as bad drivers.

Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of home. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Safety belts are for everyone.

Safety Belt Reminder Light

Nhen the key is turned to “ON” or ‘START,” a light will come on for about :ight seconds to remind people to fxten heir safety belts. Unless the driver’s afety belt is already buckled, a chime vill also sound.

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Belts Properly

Adults This section is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding in your Geo, see the section after this one, called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.

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First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This section describes the driver’s restraint system.

Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shouldcr bclt. Here‘s how 10 wear il properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see

“Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up straight.

3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the

belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

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 “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.

2: What’s wrong with this?

\: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t

give nearly as much protection this way.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies 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 abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

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2: What's wrong with this? \: The belt is twisted across the body.

Q: What's wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong

place.

: What's wrong with this? : The shoulder- belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over- the shoulder at all times.

A CAUTION:

You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your budy would move too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

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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 of the way. If you slam the door on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

Safety Belt Use during Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy. 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 in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly.

Passenger Positions Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position,’’ earlier in this part. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again.

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Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not long eqough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

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1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle

until it clicks.

Rear Seat Passengers It‘s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

Lap-Shoulder Belt The rear seats have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how t o wear one properly.

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3. To make the lap part tight, pull down

on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies 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 abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the body are best able to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you pull the belt veri quickly out of the retractor.

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Smaller Children and Babies

0 To unlatch the belt, just push the

button on the buckle.

Children

Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle.

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1 Child Restraints Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is an infant and you’re the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle - even when no child is in it.

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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

Top Strap If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Rear Seat You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the instructions for the child restraint. 2. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

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 instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes i n front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock.

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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The child restraint instructions will show you how. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 1. This is the only place in your vehicle

where you can use a child restraint with a top strap.

5. Buckle the belt.

Make sure the release button is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow

the instructions for the child restraint. 3. Secure the child in the child restraint

as the instructions say.

4. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint.

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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 into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure.

To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again anc be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.

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0 Children who aren’t buckled up can

strike other people who are.

Larger Children

Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety belts. Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly. 0 Children who aren’t buckled up can

be thrown out in a crash.

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Q. What if a child is wearing a

lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck? A: Move the child toward the center of

the vehicle, but be sure that the shoulder belt still is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.

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I This applies belt force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.

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 dealer will order you an extender. It’s free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will I wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt.

Checking Your Restraint Systems

Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of might keep a restraint system from doing the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs.

its job, have it repaired.

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Replacing Safety Belts after a Crash

If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at the time of the collision.

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The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt you want to replace. Pull the shoulder belt all the way out to see this label.

Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is torn. Tom or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. You’ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on the Certificationpire label of your vehicle. See “Certification/Tire Label” in the Index.

Part 2 Features & Controls

H e r e you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Geo. and information on starting. shifting and braking . Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is working properly - and what to do if you have a problem .

Transmission

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Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 New Vehicle “Break-In” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Ignitionswitch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Manual Four-wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 EngineExhaust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Adjustable Steering Column . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The Turn Signalbights Control/Headlight Beam Lever Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Windshield WiperjWasher Lever Rear Window Wiperwasher . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 Storage and Compartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 . . . . . 61 Sun Visors 62 Passenger Assist Grips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Ashtray and Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Instrument Panel and Cluster 66 ConvertibleTop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 35

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NOTICE: Your Geo has a number of features that can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have an extra key.

)ne key is used for the ignition, the .oors, and all other locks. Yhen a new Tracker is delivered, the ealer removes the metal plate from the .ey ring and gives it to the first owner. 'he metal plate has a code on it that tells 'our dealer or a qualified locksmith how 3 make extra keys. Keep the code in a tc afe place. If you lose your keys, you'll le able to have new ones made easily sing this code.

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Door Locks

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside, use your key. To lock the door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle. To unlock the door, turn the key toward the rear.

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To lock the door from the inside, push down the button on the door. To unlock it, pull up on the button.

Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.

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If you have a convertible, be sure to unzil the rear plastic window completely befort opening the tailgate. See "Opening and Closing Your Rear Window" in the Index Open the tailgate with the bottom of the window still altached to the tailgate. When closing the tailgate be sure:

Both lower canvas top flaps are facini outward so they do not get caught in the tailgate. The zipper connector is engaged correctly or you could damage your zipper.

Tailgate Use your key to lock or unlock your tailgate.

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Theft

Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Geo has a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help.

Key in the Ignition If you walk away from your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves - so don’t do it. When you park your Geo and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a chime reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors.

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you.

New Vehicle "Break-in" NOTICE: Your modern Geo doesn‘t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will per- form better in the long run if you fol- low these guidelines: 0 Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km).

0 Don’t drive at any one speed

- fast or slow - for the first 500 miles (804 km). Don’t make full-throttle starts.

0 Avoid making hard stops for

the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this “breaking-in“ guideline every time you get new brake linings.

I Ignition Switch Vith the key in the ignition switch, you an turn the switch to four positions: ,OCK (A): The only position in which ‘ou can remove the key. This locks your teering wheel, ignition and automatic ransmission. Press in the ignition switch s you turn the top of it toward you. f you have an automatic transmission, the gnition switch can’t be turned to ,LOCK” unless the shift lever is in the ‘ P ’ (Park) position. LCC (B): Position in which you can bperate your electrical power accessories. t unlocks the steering wheel and ignition. Jse this position if your vehicle must be mhed or towed.

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Features and Controls ON (C): Position to which the switch returns after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in the “ON’ position when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use “ON’ to operate your electrical power accessories and to display some instrument panel warning and indicator lights. START (D): Starts the engine. When the engine starts, release the key. The ignition switch will return to “ON’ for normal driving. When the engine is not running, “ACC” and “ON’ allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation fan. A warning chime will sound if you open the driver’s door when the ignition is in “ACC” or “LOCK” and the key is in the ignition.

NOTICE: If your key seems stuck in “LOCK” and you can’t turn it, be sure it is all the way in. If it is, then turn the steer- ing wheel left and right while you turn the key hard. But turn the key only with your hand. Using a tool to force it could break the key or the ignition switch. If none of this works, then your vehicle needs service.

Starting Your Engine Automatic transmission: Move your shift lever to “P” (Park) or “N’ (Neutral). Your engine won’t start in any other position - that’s a safety feature. To restart when you’re already moving, use “N’ (Neutral) only. NOTICE: Don’t try to shift to “P’ (Park) if your Geo is moving. If you do, you could damage the transmission. Shift to “P” (Park) only when your vehicle is stopped.

Manual transmission: The gear selector should be in neutral. Hold the clutch pedal to the floor and start the engine. Your vehicle won’t start if the clutch pedal is not all the way down - that’s a safety feature. To start your engine: 1. Without pushing the accelerator pedal,

turn your ignition key to “START.” When the engine starts, let go of the key.

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Engine Coolant Heater (Engine Block Heatel‘) (CANADA) In very cold weather, 0 OF (- 1 8 O C) or colder, the engine coolant heater can help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Usually, the coolant heater should be plugged in a minimum of four hours prior to starting your vehicle. To use the coolant heater: 1. Turn off the engine. 2. Open the hood and unwrap the

electrical cord.

3. Plug it into a normal, grounded

110-volt outlet.

NOTICE: Holding your key in “START” for longer than 15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat can damage your starter motor.

2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold

your key in “ START” for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about 15 seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.

If your engine still won’t start, call your dealer for help.

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 the fuel injection system operates. Before adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer. If you don’t, your engine might not perform properly. If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this manual that tells how to do it without damag- ing your vehicle. See “Towing Your Vehicle” in the Index.

)riving through Deep Standing Water NOTICE: If you drive too quickly through deep puddles or standing water, water can come in through your engine’s air intake and badly damage your engine. If you can’t avoid deep puddles or standing water, drive through them very slowly.

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NOTICE: After you’ve used the coolant heater, be sure to store the cord as it was before to keep it away from moving engine parts. If you don’t, it could be damaged.

How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the weather, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. Instead of trying to list everything here, we ask that you contact a Geo dealer in the area where you’ll be parking your vehicle. The dealer can give you the best advice for that particular area.

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Automatic Transmission

There are several different positions for your shift lever. 0 P (Park) This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best position to use when you start your engine because your vehicle can’t move easily.

Ensure the shift lever is fully in “F‘” (Park) range before starting the engine. Your Geo has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brakes before you can shift from “P” (Park) when the ignition key is in the “ON’ position. If you cannot shift out of “ P ’ (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into “ P ’ (Park) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish. See “Shifting out of ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. 0 R (Reverse) Use this gear to back up.

I NOTICE:

Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is moving forward could damage your transmission. Shift to “R” only after your vehicle is stopped.

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To rock your vehicle back and forth to gel out of snow, ice or sand without damaging your transmission, see “Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow” in the Index.

0 N (Neutral) In this position, your engine doesn’t connect with the wheels. To restart when you’re already moving, use “ N ’ (Neutral) only. Also, use “N” when your vehicle is being towed.

NOTICE: Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of “P” (Park) or “ N ’ (Neutral) with the engine racing isn’t covered by your warranty.

0 D (Drive) This position is for normal driving. If you need more power for passing, and you’re: - Going less than about 15 mph

(25 km/h), push your accelerator peda about halfway down.

- Going about 15 mph (25 km/h) or

more, push your accelerator pedal all the way down.

You’ll shift down to the next gear and have more power. 0 2 (Second Gear) This position gives you more power but lower fuel economy. You can use “2” on hills. It can help control your speed as you go down steep mountain roads, but then you would also want to use your brakes off and on.

Don’t shift into “2” unless you are going slower than 65 mph ( 105 km/h) with the transfer case in “4H’ or 35 mph (55 km/h) with the transfer case in “4L,” or you can damage your transmission.

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L (Low Gear)

This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than “2.” You can use it on very steep hills, or in deep snow or mud. If the selector lever is put il “L,” the transmission won’t shift into low gear until the vehicle is going slowly enough.

NOTICE: Don’t shift into “L,” (Low) at speeds above 40 mph (65 km/h) with the transfer case in “4L,” or you can damage your transmission.

NOTICE: If your rear wheels can’t rotate, don’t try to drive. This might happen if you were stuck in very deep sand or mud or were up against a solid object. You could damage your transmission. Also, if you stop when going uphill, don’t hold your vehicle there with only the accelerator pedal. This could overheat and damage the transmission. Use your brakes to hold your vehicle in position on a hill.

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Manual Transmission ive-Speed is is your shift pattern. Here’s how to erate your transmission: 1 (First Gear) - Press the clutch pedal and shift into “1.” Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. You can shift into “I” when you’re going less than 20 mph (32 km/h). If you’ve come to a complete stop and it’s hard to shift into “1,” put the shift lever in “Neutral” and let up on the clutch. Press the clutch pedal back down. Then shift into “ 1 .”

2 (Second Gear) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into “2.” Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. 3,4 and 5 (Third, Fourth and Fifth Gears) - Shift into “3,” “4” and “5” the same way you do for “2.” Slowly let up on the clutch p6dal as you press the accelerator pedal. To Stop - Let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brGke pedal. Just before the vehicle stops, press the clutch pedal and the brake pedal, and shift to “Neutral.” Neutral - Use this position when you start or idle your engine. R (Reverse) - To back up, press down the clutch pedal and shift into “R.” Let up on the clutch pedal slowly while pressing the accelerator pedal. You cannot go from “5” (Fifth Gear) into “R” (Reverse). If you try, you will be locked out. You must first shift into “Neutral,” move the lever to the left, back to the right, and then shift into “R” (Reverse). This is a safety feature.

I NOTICE: I Shift to “R” (Reverse) only after your

vehicle is stopped. Shifting to “R” (Reverse) while your vehicle is mov- ing could damage your transmission.

Also, use “R’ (Reverse) along with the parking brake for parking your vehicle.

Shiff Speeds (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) This chart shows when to shift to the next higher gear for best fuel economy.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS, IN MPH (km/h)

Acceleration Shift Speed

Cruise Shift

Speed

1 t o 2 2 t o 3 3 to 4 4 Engine 45 15 1.6L L4

(72) (24) 8-valve (42)

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(40)

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45

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26

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2 t o 3

3 to 4

4 to 5

to 26 (32 to 42)

30 to 35

39 to 45

to 56)

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If your speed drops below 20 mph (30 km/h), or if the engine is not running smoothly, you should downshift to the next lower gear. You may have to downshift two or more gears to keep the engine running smoothly or for good performance.

.NOTICE: If you skip more than one gear when you downshift, or if you race the engine when you downshift, you can damage the clutch or transmission.

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Four-wheel Drive

If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, you can send your engine's driving power to all four wheels for extra traction. To shift out of two-wheel drive and into four-wheel drive, lock the freewheeling hubs and move the transfer case shift lever to "4H" or "4L" (see the following). You should use "2H" for most normal driving. Rear wheel anti-lock brakes do not work when you shift into four-wheel drive. Your regular brakes will still work. When you shift back into two-wheel drive, your

Freewheeling Hubs Your vehicle may have either manual or automatic freewheeling hubs. You must

To unlock the hubs, turn the hub dials to 'FREE."

NOTICE: Driving in "4H" or "4L" positions for a long time on dry or wet pavement could shorten the life of your vehicle's drivetrain.

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Manual To lock or unlock the hubs, you must park your vehicle (see "Shifting into 'P' (Park)" or "Parking Your Vehicle" i n the Index) and get out. To lock the hubs, turn the hub dials to "LOCK."

' I NOTICE:

Don't drive in "2H" with the manual locking hubs in "LOCK." If you do. you could damage your front drive- shaft parts.

Automatic With automatic freewheeling hubs, you don’t have to get out of the vehicle to lock or unlock the hubs.

To lock the hubs: 1. Stop your vehicle. 2. Shift the transfer case to “4H’ or

3. Drive slowly forward and the hubs

“4L.”

will lock.

To unlock the hubs: 1. Stop your vehicle. 2. Drive seven feet (two meters) in the

direction opposite to the direction you were driving before you stopped.

3. Then, press the clutch if you have a manual transmission, and shift the transfer case to “2H.” The hubs will unlock.

4L: This setting also engages your front axle to give you extra traction, but should be used only for driving downhill or on slippery, surfaces when you’re driving slower than 35 mph (55 km/h). Remember that driving in “4H” or “4L” may reduce fuel economy. Also, driving in four-wheel drive on dry pavement could cause your tires to wear faster and make your transfer case harder to shift. You can shift from “2H” to “4H’ or from “4W’ to “2H” at any speed if your hubs are locked and your wheels are straight ahead. Your front axle will engage faster if you take your foot off the accelerator pedal for a few seconds as you shift.

To shift into or out of 4L: 1. Stop your vehicle and shift your

transmission to “N” (Neutral).

2. Shift the transfer case in one

continuous motion.

Don’t pause in “ N ’ as you shift into “4H,” or your gears could clash.

rransfer Case ?he transfer case shift lever is on the floor o the right of the driver. Use this lever to hift into and out of four-wheel drive. An ndicator light comes on when the transfer :ase is in “4H’ or “4L.” !H: This setting is for driving in most treet and highway situations. Your front .xle is not engaged in two-wheel drive. IH: This setting engages your front axle o help drive your vehicle. Use “4”’ vhen you need extra traction, such as on vet or icy roads, or in most off-road ituations. q: Shift to this setting only when your rehicle needs to be towed.

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Shifting into “P” (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSMlSSlON)

Parking Parking Brake To set the parking brake: Hold the brake pedal down and pull up on the parking brake lever. If the ignition is on, the brake system warning light will come on.

To release the parking brake: Hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button. Hold the release button in as you move the lever all the way down.

NOTICE: Driving with the parking brake on can cause your rear brakes to over- heat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle.

If you are towing a trailer, see“Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

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Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION)

A CAUTION:

Xt can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in “P” (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. I€ YOU have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in “N” (Neutral), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in “F‘” (Park). So be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in “N’ (Neutral). And, if you leave the vehicle with the engine running, it could overheat and even catch fie. You or others could be injured. Don’t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to.

Torque Lock (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) If you are parking on a hill and you don’t shift your transmission into “P” (Park) properly, the weight of the vehicle may put too much force on the parking pawl in the transmission. You may find it difficult to pull the shift lever out of “P” (Park). This is called ”torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, set the parking brake and then shift into “P“ (Park) properly before you leave the driver‘s seat. To find out how, see “Shifting into ’P7 (Park)’‘ in the Index. When you are ready to drive, move the shift lever out of “P?’ (Park) BEFORE you release the parking brake. If “torque lock” does occur, you may need to have another vehicle push yours a little uphill t o take some of the pressure from the transmission, so you can pull the shift lever out of ’bP’’ (Park). Shifting out of P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Geo has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake before you can shift from .‘P’’ (Park) when the ignition is

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1. Hold the brake pedal down with your

right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into “P” (Park)

position like this: 0 Hold in the button on the lever, and push the lever all the way toward the front of your vehicle. 3. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in “N” (Neutral).

4. Move the key to “LOCK.” 5. Remove the key and take it with you.

If you can walk away from your vehicle with the key in your hand, your vehicle is i n “P” (Park).

Features and Controls “ON” position. See “Automatic Transmission” in the Index. If you cannot shift out of “P” (Park), ease pressure on the shift lever - push the shift lever all the way into “P” (Park) and release the shift lever button as you maintain brake application. Then press the shift lever button and move the shift lever into the gear you wish.

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If you ever hold the brake pedal down bul still can’t shift out of “ P ’ (Park), try this: 1. Apply And hold the brake until the en(

of step 6.

Parking Your Vehitle (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) Before you get out of your vehicle, put your manual transmission in “R” (Reverse) and firmly apply the parking brake. If you have four-wheel drive, be sure your transfer case is in a drive gear. Your vehicle could roll if it isn’t. If your vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Towing a Trailer” in the Index.

2. If the engine is running, shut it off. Turn the key to “ON” or “ACC.” 3. Find the access hole cover (A) on the driver’s side of the console, near the shift lever.

4. Remove the screw (B) and cover (A). 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 shift lever into the gear you

want.

7. Have the vehicle fixed as soon as you

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I Parking over Things That Burn A CAUTION;

Things that can bum could touch hot exhaust parts under your vehicle and ignite. Don’t park over papers, leaves, dry p s s or other things that can bum.

Engine Exhaust A CAUTION:

Engine exhaust can kill. It contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), wlch you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in i f

Your exhaust system sounds strange or different.

collision.

underneath.

a Your vehicle gets rusty a Your vehicle was damaged in a * Your vehicle was damaged when driving over high points on the road or over road debris. Repairs weren’t done correctly. Your vehicle or exhaust system had been modified improperly. If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle: 0 Drive it only with all the * Have your vehicle fixed

windows down to blow out any CO; and

immediatelv.

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (AUTOMATlC TRANSMISSION) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here some things to know.

A CAUTION:

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Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust”). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (GO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this can happen is a garage. Exhaust - with CO - can come in easily. NEVER park in a garage with the engine running. Another clased-in place can be a blizzard. (See “Blizzard” in the Index.)

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Windows Manual Windows Use the window crank to open and close each door window.

Rear Swing-Out Side Windows To open this window, pull the latch out and forward.

If you have four-wheel drive and your transfer case is in “ N ’ (Neutral), your vehicle will be free to roll, even if your shift lever is in “ P ’ (Park). So, be sure the transfer case is in a drive gear - not in “ N ’ (Neutral). Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won’t move. See “Shifting into ‘P’ (Park)” in the Index. If you’re parking on a hill and if you’re pulling a trailer, also see “Towing a Trailer’’ in the Index.

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To close the window, pull the latch in and back.

w Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on your steering wheel.

Adjustable Steering

Adjusting the steering column while driving can be dangerous. The movement of tha column could startle or confuse you, causing you to lose control of the vehicle. Adjust the steering coIumn only when the vehicle is not being driven.

An adjustable steering column allows yo1 to adjust the steering column before you drive. You can also raise it to the highest level tc give your legs more room when you exit and enter the vehicle.

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To adjust the column, hold the steering wheel and lower the lever. Move the column to a comfortable level, then raise the lever to its highest position to lock the column in place.

The Turn SignallLights ControllHeadlight Beam Lever

'he lever on the left side of the steering olumn includes your: 1 Turn Signal and Lane Change

Indicator

1 Headlight High/Low Beam and

Passing Signal

1 Lighting Operation

i rum Signal and Lane Change ndicafor 'he turn signal has two upward (for !ight) and two downward (for Left) lositions. These positions allow you to ignal a turn or a lane change. b signal a turn, move the lever all the lay up or down. When the turn is inished, the lever will return utomatically.

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Operation of Lights Although your vehicle’s lighting system (headlights, parking lights, fog lamps, sidemarker lights and taillights) meets all applicable federal lighting requirements, certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights. For example, some jurisdictions may require that you operate your fog lamps only when your lower beam headlights are also on, or that headlights be turned on whenever you must use your windshield wipers. In addition, most jurisdictions prohibit driving solely with parking lights, especially at dawn or dusk. It is recommended that you check with your own state or provincial highway authority for applicable lighting regulations.

A green arrow on the instrument panel will flash in the direction of the turn or lane change. To signal a lane change, just raise or lower the lever until the green arrow starts to flash. Hold it there until you complete your lane change. The lever will return by itself when you release it. As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your turn signal. If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green arrows don’t go on at all when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see “Fuses and Circuit Breakers” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.

Turn the outside part of the lever to control the lights. There are three positions for the light switch.

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OFF: All lights are off. -300:: The parking lights, taillights, license plate light and the instrument panel lighting come on. The headlights are off. /, ,\ :The headlights and all other operating lights come on.

Lights On Reminder If you turn the ignition off, remove the key, open the door and leave the lights on, a chime will remind you to turn off your lights.

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Headlight HighlLow Ream First, you must have the headlights on. For high beams, push the turn signal lever away from you. When the high beams are on, a blue light on the instrument panel also will be on. It will go off when you switch to low beam. To switch back to low beams, pull the lever toward you.

Passing Signal With the lever in the low beam position, pull the lever toward you to momentarily switch to high beam (to signal that you are going to pass). When you release the lever, the headlights will return to low beam operation.

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To idle your vehicle with the DRL off, set the parking brake. The DRL will stay off until you release the parking brake.

Daytime Running Lights (Canada) The Canadian Federal Government has decided that “Daytime Running Lighls” (DRL) are a useful feature, in that DRL can make your vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours. DRL are required on new vehicles sold in Canada. The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when: 0 The ignition is on 0 The headlight switch is off, and The parking brake is released.

When you turn on your headlights, the DRL will switch off and the exterior lights will come on. When you turn off the headlights, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL again. The DRL indicator light on the instrument panel will go on whenever the DRL are on. This light means that only the DRL are on. When you turn on your exterior lights, this light will go out. Of course, you may still turn on the headlights or passing signal any time you need to.

3rightness Control rhis knob controls the brightness of your nstrument panel lights. Turn the knob to he right to brighten the lights or to the eft to dim them.

Interior Lights

Dome Light The dome light has a three position switch.

1: The light turns on and stays on whether or not a door is open. 2: The light comes on when a door is opened. 3: The light stays off even when a door is open.

Windshield WiperlWasher Lever

The lever on the right side of the steering :olumn controls the windshield wipers md washers. vlove the wiper switch to the position yo1 vant: D OFF: The wipers are off. a INT: Intermittent wiper operation. In light rain or snow, you might want to use this position rather than continuous wiping. LO: The wipers will run continuouslq at low speed. HI: The wipers will run continuously at high speed.

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Features and Controls For a single wiping cycle, push the lever to “MIST.” Hold it there until the wipers start, h e n let go. The wipers will stop after one cycle. If you want more cycles, hold the lever on “MIST.” longer.

Washers Pull the wiper/washer lever toward you to spray washer fluid’on the windshield. The spray will continue until you release the lever. This will also turn on the low speed wipers.

Heavy snow or ice can overload your wipers. A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools. Clear away snow or ice to prevent an overload.

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