1994 Chevrolet Tracker Owners Manual

ITEM NO. SERVICE

the fluid every 15,000 miles (25 0o0 km) or 15 months for Schedule I conditions and 100,000 miles ( 166 000 km) for Schedule I1 conditions. Replace the automatic transmission cooler hoses every 45,000 miles (75 000 km). Propeller Shafts and U-Joints Inspection - Inspect for looseness and damage. Do this every,.l5 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 000 km) intervals, more frequently if used off-road or for pulling a trailer. Tighten U-joint flange bolts if necessary. Freewheeling Hubs InsDection /If Equipped) - Inspect the locking front hubs for correct operation. Repair or replace if necessary. (Both hubs must operate correctly for the front axle to power the front wheels.)

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Spark Plug Replacement” - Replace spark plugs with the proper type. See “Replacement Pans” in the Index. Spark Plup Wire Replacement” - Replace wires. Check the boot fit at the distributor and at the spark plugs. Operation in extreme cold and/or on salted roads may require more frequent replacement.

* An Emission Control Service. t The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item will not null@ the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be pegormed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record. ’’

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Maintenance Schedule sc ection A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM NO. 12

ITEM NO.

SERVICE Positive Crankcase Ventilation {PCV) Valve Replacement* - Inspect valve for proper function. Replace the valve every 50,000 miles (83 000 km) as well as any worn, plugged or collapsed hases. Exhaust Gas Recirculation {EGR) System Inspection* - lpspect at 50,pOO mile (83 000 km) intervals.

Cleaner Filter Replacement*-

Replace every 30,000 miles (50 ODD km) or more often under dusty conditions. Ask your dealer for the proper replacement intervals for your driving qonflitions. Fuel Tank. Cap and Lines w e c t i o n * t - Inspect fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses for damage or-leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage at 30,000 miles (50 000 h). Replace parts as

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SERVICE needed. Replace the cap and gasket at 60,000 mile (100 000 km) intervals. Fuel Filter Re&uxmmt* - Replace the fuel filter every 30,000 miles (50 000 km), or sooner if clogged. Fuel Injector Inspectim* - Inspect at 100,000 mile ( 166 000 km) intervals, Heated O w n Sensor

Canister

i v e E-ns

dacemea* - Replace at 80,000 miles (133 000 km). E t va Redacernent" - Replace at 100,000 mile (166 000 km) intervals. Control Module (ECM) m e and Associated Sensors Jnspectipn* - Inspect at 100,000 mile (1.66 000 km) intervals.

. . lsslon Svstem Hoses

Inspection" - Inspect at 60,000 mile (100 OD0 km) intervals.

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SERVICE Three-way C U y t l c Convertex Jnspection" - Inspect at 100,000 mile (166 000 km) intervals. At each si1 change, inspect the entire exhaust system for leaks and loose fittings, especially if the vehicle is used off-road.

Timing and Dlstnbu tor E-e Check* - Adjust the timing to the underhood label specifications. Inspect the inside and outside of the distributor cap and rotor for cracks, carbon tracking and corrosion. Clean or replace as needed.

* An Emission Control Service. t The US. Environmental Protection Agency or the California 4ir Resources Eoard has determined that the failure to perjorm this maintenance item will not nullifjt the emission warranty or limit recall liabiliw prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be petfiimed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in "Section E: Maintenance Record."

ITEM NO. SERVICE 24 Engine Idle Speed-Check*t - Check the idle speed and adjust it to underhood label specifications.

25 Valve Lash (Clearance)

Inspection” - Inspect the valve lash and adjust if necessary.

26 Power Steering System

Inspection - Check the power steering gear box, pump and hose connections for leaks or damage. Check the fluid level on the dipstick. See “Power Steering Fluid” in the Index. Check the drive belt for cracks, fraying and wear. Check belt tension. There should be 0.24-0.35” (6-9 mm) deflection when you press your thumb midway between the pulleys. Adjust or replace belt as needed.

ITEM NO. SERVICE 27 Wiring Harness and Connectors

Inspection* - Inspect the underhood wiring harness for loose connections, chafed wires and damage.

28 Brake Fluid Service - Drain,

refill and bleed the brake system every 60,000 miles (100 000 km). Use only new DOT-3 fluid from a sealed container.

* An Emission Control Service. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency or the California Air Resources Board has determined that the failure to p e ~ o r m this maintenance item will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life. General Motors, however, urges that all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded in “Section E: Maintenance Record.”

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Maintenance Schedule iection B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the safety, dependability and emission control performance of your vehicle. Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D. At Each Fuel Fill (It is important for you or a service station attendant to perform these underhood checks at each fuel fill.)

WHAT TO DO

Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessary. See “Engine Oil” in the Index for further details. Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mix if necessary. See “Coolant” in the Index for further details. Check the windshield washer fluid level in the windshield washer tank and add the proper fluid if necessary. See “Windshield Washer Fluid” in the Index for further details. Pull the primary hood latch release handle inside the vehicle. The secondary latch should keep the hood from opening all the way when the primary latch is released. Make sure the hood closes firmly. See “Hood Release” in the Index for further details.

CHECK

OR SERVICE Engine Oil Level

Engine Coolant Level

Windshield Washer Fluid Level Hood Latch Operation

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At Least Once a Month

CHECK

OR SERVICE

Tire Inflation

Cassette Deck

WHAT TO DO

Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on the driver’s door lock pillar. See “Tires” in the Index for further details. Clean cassette deck. Cleaning should be done every 15 hours of tape play. See “Audio Systems” in the Index for further details.

I At least Twice a Year

CHECK

OR SERVICE Fluid Level Check

WHAT TO DO

Check the transfer case, axle differential(s) and automatic or manual transmission fluid levels and. add as needed. See “Transfer Case,” “Axle, Rear” “Axle, Front” and “Automatic Trans- mission” or “Manual Transmission” in the Index. A fluid loss in these systems could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected and repaired at once.

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At Least Once a Year

CHECK

OR SERVICE

Key Lock Cylinders Body Lubrication

Starter Switch

WHAT TO DO

Lubricate the key lock cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section D. Lubricate all body door hinges. Also lubricate all hinges and latches, including those for the hood, rear compartment, glove box door, console door and any folding seat hardware. Section D tells you what to use.

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. 2. Firmly apply both the parking brake (see “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary) and the

regular brake.

NOTE: Do not use the accelerator pedal, and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts. 3. On automatic transmission vehicles, try to start the engine in each gear. The starter should work only in “P” (Park) or “N” (Neutral). If the starter works in any other position, your vehicle needs service. On manual transmission vehicles, put the shift lever in “N” (Neutral), push the clutch down halfway and try to start the engine. The starter should work only when the clutch is pushed down all the way to the floor. If the starter works when the clutch isn’t pushed all the way down, your vehicle needs service.

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At Least Once a Year (CONT.)

CHECK

OR SERVICE

Brake Transmission Shift Interlock - BTSI (Automatic Transmis- sion)

Steering Column Lock

WHAT TO DO

1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle. It should be parked on a

level surface.

2. Firmly apply the parking brake. (See “Parking Brake” in the Index if necessary). NOTE: Be ready to apply the regular brake immediately if the vehicle begins to move. 3. With the engine off, turn the key to the “ON” position, but don’t start the engine. Without applying the regular brake, try to move the shift lever out of “P” (Park) with normal effort, If the shift lever moves out of “P” (Park) , your vehicle’s BTSI needs service.

While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to “LOCK” in each shift lever position. 0 With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to “LOCK” only when the shift lever is

in “P” (Park). With a manual transmission, the key will turn to “LOCK” only if you push the key in farther, while turning it towards “LOCK.”

On vehicles with the key release lever, try to turn the key to “LOCK” without pressing the lever. The key should turn to “LOCK” only with the key lever depressed. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in “LOCK”.

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At Least Once a Year (CONT.)

WHAT TO DO

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. 0 To check the parking brake: With the engine running and transmission in “N” (Neutral),

slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. To check the “P” (Park) mechanism’s holding ability: Shift to “P” (Park). Then release all brakes. If your vehicle is four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is not in “N” (Neutral). At least every spring, use plain water to flush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect.

CHECK

OR SERVICE

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission “P” (Park) Mechanism Check

Underbody Flushing

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Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections

Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring and fall). You should let your GM dealer’s service dep,artment or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once.

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OR SERVICE Restraint Systems

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

I Throttle Linkage

InsDection

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

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 might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Inspect the froht and rear suspension and steering system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of wear, or lack of lubrication. Inspect the power steering lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the 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.

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INSPECTION OR SERVICE Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four- Wheel Drive) Service

Brake System Inspection

Clutch System Service

WHAT SHOULD BE DONE

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. 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 brake fluid level can indicate worn disc brake pads which may need to be serv- iced. Also, if the brake system warning light stays on or comes on, something may be wrong with either the regular or rear wheel anti-lock brake system, or both systems. See “Brake System 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 & 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 Manual Transmission

Automatic Transmission

FLUID/LUBRICANT

API service SH or SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the proper viscosity. The “SH” or “SG” designation may be shown alone or in combination with others, such as “SH/CD,” or “SH, SG, CD,” “SGKD,” etc. To determine the preferred 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 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. Delco-Supreme 11’” Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid).

Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. DEXR0N’-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.

SAE 75W-90 GL-4 (GM Part No. 12346074 Castrol‘ Syntorq GL-4 or equivalent) or SAE 75W-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant. DEXRON3-III or DEXRON”-IIE Automatic Transmission Fluid.

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*icants (Cont.)

USAGE

Key Lock Cylinders

Manual Transmission Shift Linkage Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage Clutch Linkage Pivot Points Floor Shift Linkage Chassis Lubrication

FLUID/LUBRICANT

Lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Engine oil.

Lithium base grease.

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

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USAGE

FLUID/LUBRICANT

Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four- Wheel Drive) Windshield Washer Solvent Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring

Anchor

b. Release Pawl

Hood, Door and Lift- gate Hinges, Rear Folding Seat, Fuel Door Hinge, Rear Compartment Lid Hinges Weatherstrips

SAE 7SW-90 GL-5 Hypoid Gear Lubricant.

GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No. 105 15 15) or equivalent.

SAE 75W-90 GL-4 Gear Lubricant.

a. Engine oil.

b. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 1052497 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements

of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB.

Engine oil or Lubriplate Lubricant (GM Part No. lOSOlO9).

Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Part No. 12345579 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 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.

from the Schedule I or Schedule I1

DATE

ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

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ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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ODOMETER READING

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE

PERFORMED

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SERVICED BY

READING

1 MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

DATE

ODOMETER

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Part 8 Customer Assistance Information

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

Dispute Resolution Program

Customer Satisfaction Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . . 234 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , . . 234 Customer Assistance tor the Hearing or Speech Impaired GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE - Alternative . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program . . , . . . , . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Canadian Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Service Publications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238

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Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet/Geo. Normally, any concern 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 concern with a member of dealership management. Normally, concerns can 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 concern cannot be resolved by the dealership without further help, contact the ChevroletEeo Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada, contact GM . . .234

of Canada Customer Assistance Center in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). In Mexico, call (525) 254-3777. In Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands. call 1-809-763- I3 IS. In all other overseas locations,, contact GM North American Export Salcs in Canada by calling 1-905-644-4 I 12. For prompt assistance. please have the following information available t o give the Customer Assistance Representative: 0 Your name. address. home and business telephone numbers 0 Vehicle Identification Number

(This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the left top of the instrument panel and visible through the windshield.) Dealership name and location Vehicle delivery date and present mileage Nature of concern

We encourage you to call the toll-free number listed previously in order to give your inquiry prompt attention. However. if you wish to write Chevrolet/Geo, write to:

Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047 Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of Canadian and GM Overseas offices. When contacting Chevrolet/Geo, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealership’s fxilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern.

Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) To assist customers who have hearing difficulties, Chevrolet/Geo has installed special TDD (Telecommunication Devices for the Deaf) equipment at 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 by dialing: 1 -800-TDD-CHEV ( 1-800-833-2438). (TDD users in Canada can dial I-800-263-3830.}

1 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE = Alternative Dispute Resolution Program *

Both Chevrolet/Geo and your Chevrolet/Geo dealer are committed to making sure you are completely satisfied with your new vehicle. Our experience has shown that, if a situation arises where you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, the Customer Satisfaction Procedure described earlier in this section is very successful. There may be instances where an impartial third-party can assist in arriving at a solution to a disagreement regarding vehicle repairs or interpretation of the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. To assist in resolving these disagreements Chevrolet/Geo voluntarily participates in BBB AUTO LINE. BBB AUTO LINE is an out-of-court program administered by the Better Business Bureau system to settle disputes between customers and automobile manufacturers. This program is available free of charge to customers who currently own or lease a GM vehicle.

If you are not satisfied after following the Customer Satisfaction Procedure, you may contact the BBB using the toll-free telephone number, or write them at the following address: BBB AUTO LINE Council of Better Business Bureaus 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203 Telephone: 1-800-955-5 100 To file a claim, you will be asked to provide your name and address, your vehicle identification number (VIN), and a statement of the nature of your complaint. Eligibility is limited by vehicle age and mileage, and other factors. We prefer you utilize the Customer Satisfaction Procedure before you resort to AUTO LINE, but you may contact the BBB at any time. The BBB will attempt to resolve the complaint serving as an intermediary between you and Chevrolet/Geo. If this mediation is unsuccessful, an informal hearing will be scheduled where eligible customers may present their case to an impartial third-party arbitrator.

The arbitrator will make a decision which you may accept or reject. If you accept the decision, GM will be bound by that decision. The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about forty days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222- 1020.

*This program may not be available in all states, depending on state law. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance information booklet. General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program.

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Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government

Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors

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 K I G 332

In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please :all us at 1-800-222- 1020, or write: Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 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 L I H 8P7

Reporting 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 in individual problems between you, your dealer, or General Motors. To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01 23 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. . . .236

recommended service providers. The following services are available: 0 Towing 0 Locksmith 0 Tire Repair 0 Rental car or taxi 0 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. For prompt assistance when calling, please have the following available to give to the advisor: 0 Vehicle Identification Number 0 License plate number

Vehicle color

0 Vehicle location 0 Telephone number where you can be

reached

0 Vehicle mileage 0 Description of problem

Canadian Roadside Assistance

Vehicles purchased in CANADA have an extensive ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the U.S.A. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. w Courtesy Transportation Chevrolet/Geo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing warranty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty to retail and retail lease purchasers of 1994 ChevroletlGeo passenger cars and light-duty trucks. Courtesy Transportation includes: 0 One-way SHUTTLE RIDE for any

warranty repair completed during the same day.

0 Up to $30 maximum daily VEHICLE RENTAL allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days.

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Roadside Assistance Program

To enhance Chevrolet/Geo's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet/Geo is excited to provide the services of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. 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 network of dealer

Cu.stomer Assistance Information 0 Up to $30 maximum daily CAB,

BUS, or OTHER public transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days.

OR

0 Up to $10 daily FUEL allowance for rides provided by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental or other public transportation for any overnight warranty repair up to 5 days.

Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your ChevroletIGeo dealership service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs. 0 ChevroletlGeo Courtesy

Transportation is not part of the BUMPER TO BUMPER New Vehicle Limited Warranty. Chevrolet‘Geo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification. For additional program details, contact your ChevroletlGeo dealer.

In Canada, please consult your GM Dealer for information on courtesy transportation. . . .238

Service Publications [nformation on how to obtain Product Service Publications (PSP’s) and Indexes 3s described below is applicable only in $e fifty U.S. states (and the District of Columbia) and only for cars and light trucks with GVWR less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg). [n 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 8W Chevrolet/Geo regularly sends its dealers useful service bulletins about ChevroletlGeo products. ChevroletlGeo 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

:epair a new or unexpected condition. 3thers 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.

[ndividual PSP’s If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s issued by ChevroletlGeo 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: 0 A list of all PSP’s published by

ChevroletlGeo in a model year (1 990 or later). PSP’s covering all models of ChevroletlGeo cars or light trucks (less than 10,000 pounds (4 536 kg) GVWR) are listed in the same index.

Toll-Free Telephone Number If you want an additional ordering form for an index, 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 1-800-55 1-4 123. A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: These PSP’s are meant for technicians. They are not meant for the “do-it-yourselfer.” Technicians have the squipment, tools, safety instructions, and know-how to do a job quickly and safely.

Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications You can get these by using the order form.

0 Ordering information so you can buy

the specific PSP’s you may want.

0 Price information for the PSP’s y ~ p

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. p i s 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. 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 ii that an index is mailed to you. There is no charge for indexes for the 1990- 1994 model years.

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Customer Assistance Information

1994 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION

The following publications covering the operation and servicing of in this book and mailing it with p u r check, money order or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address listed

pur vehicle can be purchased by filling out the Service Publications Order h r m

below).

CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1994 GEO TRACKER

PRODUCT SERVICE PUBLICATIONS

Product Service Publications (PSP’s), are bulletins, letters and 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.

Number

Form

Price

Form

Year 1994 PSPI-94. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1993 PSPI-93. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

1990-92 PSPI-90-92

. . ,

Price Free Free Free

PSP Index

SERVICE MANUALS

Service Manuals have the diagnosis, repair and overhaul information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steer- ing, body, etc. Model $60.00 1994 Geo Tracker NOTE: Please specify special body or engine types on order form. Write information in the Form Number column. For example: Turbo, Convertible.

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ST-377-94

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.

PSP Bound Bulletin Book (Complete Year Bulletins)

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

Form Number

PSP-91-4 PSP-904

Price

40.00

40.00

1994 Geo Tracker Owner’s Manual

In Portfolio: lncludes RMfo/io, Owner‘s Manualand Warranty Booklet. 1994 Geo Tracker In-Portfolio Without Portfolio: Includes Owner‘s Manual. 1994 Geo Tracker

. . . . . . . . . . .lo260660 $15.00

. . . . . .lo260663 $10.00

Without Portfolio

CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Address

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

all inquiries to: HELM, INCORPORATED

RO. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

For information and inquiries call: 1-800-?82-4356

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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

1 -8001782-4356

(Monday-Friday 8:OO A.M.-6:00 P.M. EST)

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company name, and be sent.

NAME)

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Prices are subject to change without notice + without incurring obligation. NOTE TO CANADIAN CUSTOMERS All listed prices are quoted in US. funds. Canadian residents are to Orders cannot be returned w'Wout prior authorization. A restocking fee may apply. make C ~ ~ A S W m i n V.S. funds. Tocovsr Canadian Wage, add $1 1.5Oplus the U.S. Handling Charge.

(CUSTOMER SIGNATURE)

Requests for manuals prlnted in French should be directed to Canadtan General Motors dealerships. Pleaw allow adequate time for postal senrice.

241 . . .

Notes

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A bout Driving Your Tracker . . . . . 3

ABS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Add-on Electrical Equipment . . . . . 196 Adding Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 171 Additives. Engine Oil . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Adjustment. Clutch . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 Adjustable Steering Column . . . . . . 53 Air Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Air Conditioner Controls . . . . . . . . . 85 Air Filter Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . 166 Air Intake Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Airflow Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Alignment and Tire Balance . 187 Aluminum Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 AM/FM Stereo

Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

With Cassette Tape and Compact

To Use .....................

Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anti-Lock Brakes

Disc Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93 With Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . 89 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 103 Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I89 Appearance Care and Materials . . . . 195 Appearance Care. Service and . . . . . 155 Approaching a Hill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1 0 Ashtrays and Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Ashtray. Front Ashtray. Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Assist Grips. Passenger . . . . . . . . . . 62

Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87 Audio Systems. Comfort

Controls and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Automatic

Freewheeling Hubs . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 167 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Axle. Front Axle . Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169 B a b i e s . Smaller Children

and (Safety Belts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Balance. Wheel Alignment

and Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Battery ....................... BBB Auto Line - Alternative Dispute

187 176

Resolution Program. GM

Participation in . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Before Leaving on a Long Trip . . . . 120 Belt. Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Bi-Level ...................... 84 Bin. Coinholder and . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Bins. Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Blizzard. If You’re Caught in a . . . 124 Box. Glove . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Brakes

Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 Anti-Lock (ABS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 74 Master Cylinder . . . . . . . . . . 174 Parking . . . . . . . . . 48

Brakes

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . i76 Pedal Travel System Parts. Replacing . . . . . . . . 176 . . . . . . . . . 69 System Warning Light Trailer ...................... i27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wear 175 Braking (Control of a Vehicle) . . . . . 102 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . 104 “Break.In. .. New Vehicle . . . . . . . . 39 Bright Metal Parts. Protecting Exterior ....................

192 Brightness Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177

Center High-Mounted

Stoplight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181 Front Parking and Turn Signal . . . 178 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Rear Combination . . . . . . . . . . . . 180 Rear Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179 . . 1 7 9 Sidemarker . . . . . . . . . Bulbs. Halogen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Bulbs. Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199

Canadian Roadside Assistance . . . 237 Canvas Top

Preparing for Storage . . . . . . . . . . 80 Removing and Installing Your . . . 76 Special Care for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . 200 Carbon Monoxide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

243 ...

Index Care

Appearance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Canvas Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Cassette Tape Player . . . . . . . . . . 97 Compact Discs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Case. Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Case. Transfer (Service) . . . . . . . . . . 170 Cassette Tape. To Play a

AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape

and Cornpact Disc Player . . . . . 94

AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape

Player ....................

90

Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player.

AM/FM Stereo with . . . . . . . . . . . 93

Cassette Tape Player. AM/FM

Stereo with . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Cassette Tape Player. Care

ofYour .....................

97 Certification/Tire Label . . . . . . . . . . 18 1 Chains. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 188 Changing a Flat Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . 70 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71 Check Engine Light Checking Things under the 159 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . 33 Chemical Paint Spotting . . . . . . . . . . 194 Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program .................... ... 244

Hood .......................

237

Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications

Child Restraints

(Ordering Information)

. . . . . . . . 240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . 28 Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Right Front Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Top Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 Where to Put the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Children (Safety Belts) . . . . 32 Children. Larger (Safely Belts) Cigarette Lighter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Circuit Breakers. Fuses and . . . . . . . 196 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I19 City Driving Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Cleaning

. . . . . . . . 193 Aluminum Wheels Canvas Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I90 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 Inside of Your Geo . . . . . . . . . . . . 189 Instrument Panel. Top of . . . . . . . 19 1 Leather . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1 Outside of Your Geo . . . . . . . . . . 192 Problems. Special . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 191 Vinyl Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . 192 Clock. Setting the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Clutch Adjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I69 Coinholder and Bin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Comfort Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Comfort Controls and Audio

......................

Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

83

Compact Disc. To Play a . . . . . . . . . 95 Compact Disc Player. AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and . . . . . . . . . 93 Compact Discs. Care of Your . . . . . . 98 Compartments. Door Storage . . . . . . 60 . . . . . . . 60 Compartments. Storage and Control of a Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102 Control. Loss of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 Controls

Air Conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 Comfort .................... 84 Features and . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Heater ...................... 84 Seat ........................ 10 Convertible Top . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 Convex Outside Mirror . . . . . 59 Coolant

Adding ..................... 171 Engine ..................... 170 Heater. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 How to Add to the Coolant Recovery Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . 142 How to Add to the Radiator . . . . . 144 Temperature Gage. Engine . . . . . . 70 Cooling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Cooling System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141 Courtesy Transportation . . . . . . . . . . 237 Cupholder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Curves. Driving on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Defects. Safety

Deep Standing Water.

Customer Assistance for the Hearing or Speech Impaired (TDD) ..... 234 Customer Assistance Information . . 233 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ... 234 D a m a g e . Finish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 Damage. Sheet Metal . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Daytime Running Lights . . . . . . . . . 56 Daytime Running Lights Indicator Light ....................... 72 Driving through .............. 41 Reporting to General Motors . . . . 236 Reporting to the Canadian Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Defensive Driving .............. 100 Defogger. Rear Window . . . . . . . . . 86 Defogging and Defrosting Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Dehumidifying . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 Dimensions. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Doing Your Own Service Work . . . . 156 Dome Light ................... 57 Door Locks .................... 37 Door Storage Compartments ...... 60 Downhill. Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 12 Drive. Four-wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Drive. Four-wheel (Service) . . . . . . 170

Reporting to the United States

Driver Position (Safety Belts) . . . 20 Driving Across an Incline . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 3 At Night .................... 1 16 City ........................ 119 Defensive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 Downhill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 12 Drunken .................... 100 Freeway .................... 120 Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107 In Mud. Sand. Ice or Snow . . . . . 1 15 In the Rain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 In Water .................... 115 0ff.Road. With Your Geo Four- Wheel-Drive Vehicle . . . . . . . . 108 On Curves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 On Off-Road Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . I10 On Snow or Ice .............. 123 Through Deep Standing Water ... 41 Uphill ...................... 111 Winter ...................... 122 With a Trailer ................ 127 Your Tracker. About . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Drunken Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100 E a s y Entry Seats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Electrical Equipment. Add-on . . . . . 196 . . . . . . . . . 104 Emergencies. Braking in Emergencies. Steering in . . . . . . . . . 105

Engine

Coolant ..................... 170 Coolant (Block) Heater ........ 41 Coolant Temperature Gage . . . . . 70 Exhaust ..................... 51 Identification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 Oil ........................ 162 Oil Pressure Light ............ 71 Overheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 200 Starting Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

and the

.....................

Environment. Your Vehicle 204 Exhaust. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Extender. Safety Belt ....... 1 .... 33 Exterior Bright Metal Parts. Protecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 F a b r i c Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 Fan Control Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Features and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Filling Your Tank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 . . . . . . . . . . 166 Filter. Air. Replacement Finish Care (Paint) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 192 Finish Damage (Paint) . . . . . . . . . . . 194 . . . . . . . . 132 Flashers. Hazard Warning Flat Tire. Changing a . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Flat. If a Tire Goes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 Flow-Through Ventilation System . . 86

245 ..

Index Fluid

Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . 167 Brake ...................... 174 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . 168 Power Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 Recommended . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225 Windshield Washer . . . . . . . . . . . 174 Folding Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Foreign Countries. Fuels in . . . . . . . 1.57 Foreign Material Paint Damage . . . . 194 Four-wheel Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Four-wheel Drive (Service) . . . . . . . 170 Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle. Off-Road

Driving With Your Geo . . . . . . . . 108 Freeway Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 Freewheeling Hubs Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Manual ..................... 46

Front

Ashtray ..................... 63 Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Seat ........................ 10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Seat Side Pockets . . . . . . . . . . I O Seatbacks. Reclining Towing Hook-ups . . . . . . . . . . . . . 138 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 Fuel FuelGage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69 Fuels in Foreign Countries . . . . . . . . 157 Fuse Block, Instrument Panel . . . . . 198 Fuse Block, Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Fuses and Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . 196 ... 246

G a g e s

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Engine Coolant Temperature . . . . 70 Fuel 69 Warning Lights and Indicators . . . 68 Gasolines for Cleaner Air . . . . . . . . 157 Glass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 1 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 GM Participation in RBB Auto Line .

Alrernative Dispute Resolution Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235 Grips . Passenger Assist . . . . . . . . . . 62 Guidelines. Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107

H a l o g e n Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . 132 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I 1 Headlight High/Low Beam . . . . . . . 56 Headlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Heater Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Heater. Engine Coolant (Block) . . . . 41 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84 Highway Hypnosis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 1 Hill and Mountain Roads . . . . . . . . . 121 Hill. Approaching a . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 I O Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126 Hood Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IS9 Hood . Checking Things under the . . 159 Hook.Ups . Front Towing . . . . . . . . . 138 Hook.Ups. Rear Towing . . . . . . . . . I39 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

How to Add Coolant to the

Coolant Recovery Tank . . . . . . . . 142

How to Add Coolant to the

Radiator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Hubs. Freewheeling

Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47 Manual ..................... 46 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118 Hypnosis. Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121

. . 1 4 4

Identification Number. Vehicle . . . . 196 Identification. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 196 If a Tire Goes Flat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 146 If You’re Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................... 153 Ignition Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Incline . Driving Across an . . . . . . . . 113 Incline. Stalling on an . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Intlation - Tire Pressure . . . . . . . . . . 184 Inside Day/Night Rearview 59 Inside Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66 Instrument Cluster Instrument Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Instrument Panel Bins Instrument Panel Fuse Block . . . . . . 198 Instrument Panel . Cleaning the Topof 191 Interior Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Mirror ......................

.....................

J u m p Starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

1 K e y s .......................

36 L a b e l . Certification/Tire ........ 18 1 Label. Service Parts Identification . . 196 Lamp. Malfunction Indicator ...... 7 1 Lane Change Indicator. Turn Signal and .............. 54 Lap-Shoulder Belt (Safety Belts) ... 20 Larger Children (Safety Belts) . . . . . 32 Leaving Your Vehicle ............ 37 Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Lighter. Ashtrays and ............ 62 Lights Brake System Warning ......... 69 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 177 Charging System ............. 70 Check Engine ................ 71 Daytime Running ............. 56 Daytime Running Lights Indicator .................. 72 Dome ...................... 57 Engine Oil Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . 71 . . 68 Gages and Indicators. Warning Interior ..................... 57 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . 71 Operation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Safety Belt Reminder . . . . . . . . . . 19 Lights On Reminder . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 . 181 Loading Your Vehicle

. . . .

Locks. Door ................... 37 Loss of Control ................ 107 Lubricant Front Axle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 Rear Axle ................... 169 Recommended ............... 225 Transfer Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 170 M a i n Fuse Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . 198 Maintenance Inspections. Periodic . . . . . . . . . . 223 Record ..................... 228 Schedule .................... 203 Services. Scheduled . . . . . . . . . . . 206 Underbody . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 194 When Trailer Towing . . . . . . . . . . 129 Malfunction Indicator Lamp . . . . . . 71 Manual Adjust Mirrors. Outside . . . . . . . . 60 Freewheeling Hubs ........... 46 Transmission Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . 168 . . . . . . 44 Transmission. Five-Speed Windows ................... 52 .......... 174 Convex Outside .............. 59 Inside Daymight Rearview . . . . . 59 Inside Rearview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59 . . . . . . . . 60 Outside Manual Adjust Mountain Roads. Hill and . . . . . . . . 121

Master Cylinder. Brake Mirrors

N e w Vehicle “Break-In” . . . . . . . 39 Night Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 Night Vision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Nuts. Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 202 Odometer. Speedometer and ..... 66 Odometer. Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Off-Road Driving

After ....................... 116 Before You Go ............... 108 Getting Familiar With . . . . . . . . . 109 Loading Your Vehicle for ....... 108 On Hills .................... 110 With Your Geo Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108 Off-Road Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Oil. Engine .................... 162 Opening and Closing Your Rear Window .................... sunroof .....................

Opening and Closing Your 74 Operation of Lights . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55 Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors . . . . 60 Overheating. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Owner Checks and Services . . . . . . . 218 P (Park) Shifting into ...

75

P (Park). Shifting out of . . .

. . . . 48 . . . . 49

247 ...

Paint

Parking

............ 194 Chemical Spotting Finish Care .................. 192 Finish Damage ............... 194 Foreign Material .............. 194 Brake ...................... 48 ...... 128 On Hills (Trailer Towing) Over Things That Burn ........ 51 ................. 50 Your Vehicle Parts. Replacement .............. 200 ........... 62 Passenger Assist Grips Passenger Positions (Safety Belts) . . 23 ................... 24 Rear Seat Right Front .................. 23 Passengers. Rear Seat ................ 24 (Safety Belts) Passing ....................... 106 ................. 56 Passing Signal ............. 176 Pedal Travel. Brake Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . 223 .......... 61 Pockets. Front Seat Side Power Steering ................. 104 ............ 173 Power Steering Fluid Pregnancy. Safety Belt Use

during .................... Storage .....................

Preparing Your Canvas Top for 80 Pressure Cap. Radiator ........... 172 Problems on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . 13 1

23

Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts .......................

Publications. Service

192 ............ 238

Questions Many People Ask about

Safety Belts - and the Answers.

Radio Reception. Understanding Radio. To Play the

Here are .................. 18 Radiator Pressure Cap .......... 172 Radiator. How to Add Coolant to the ....................... 144 ... 97 AM/FM Stereo ............... 88 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape ..... 93 89 ............. 11 7 Rain. Driving in the Rainy Weather Tips. Some Other ... 118 Rear Ashtray ..................... 63 Axle ....................... 169 ... 33 Seat Passengers (Safety Belts) ................ 13 Seat. Folding Seat. Securing a Child Restraint

and Compact Disc Player Player ....................

AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape

in the .....................

Swing-Out Side Windows Towing Hook-Ups

28 . . . . . . 52 ............ 139

Rear

and Lubricants

Rearview Mirror

Window. Removing and Installing

............ 86 Window Defogger Window Wipermasher ........ 59 Window. Opening and Closing Your ..................... 75 Your ..................... 76 Inside ...................... 59 Inside Daymight ............. 59 ........ 10 Reclining Front Seatbacks Recommended Fluids ............... 225 Recovery Hooks. Using the ....... 154 Recovery. Off-Road ............. 105 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...... 129 Release. Hood ................. 159 ...... 19 Reminder Light. Safety Belt ............ 55 Reminder. Lights On Remote Areas. Traveling to ....... 109 Removing and Installing Your Canvas Top .................. 76 ................ 76 Rear Window Air Filter .................... 166 Bulbs (Part Numbers) .......... 199 Bulbs (Service) ............... 177 Parts ....................... 200 Wheel ...................... 187 Wheels. Used ................ 188

Removing and Installing Your

Replacement

Replacing Brake System Parts . . . . . 176 Replacing Safety Belts after

a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . . . . 236 Restraint Systems. Seats and . . . . . . 9 Restraints

Checking Your System . . . . . . . . . 33 Child . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Head ....................... I 1 Where to Put the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Right Front Passenger Position

(Safety Belts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Right Front Seat. Securing a Child

Restraint in the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Road. Problems on the . . . . . . . . . . . 13 I Road. Your Driving and the . . . . . . . 99 Roads. Hill and Mountain . . . . . . . . 121 Roadside Assistance Program.

It out ......................

Chevrolet/Geo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237 Roadside Assistance. Canadian . . . . 237 Rocking Your Vehicle to Get 154 Rotation. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 185 Running Lights. Daytime . . . . . . . . . 56 Running Your Engine while

You’re Parked

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

S a f e t y Belts Adults . . . Care of ..................... Children ....................

. . . . . . . . . . . . 19 191 26

Safety Belts

Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 How to Wear Properly . . . . . . . . . 19 Lap-Shoulder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Larger Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Questions People Ask . . . . . . . . . 18 Reminder Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Replacing after a Crash . . . . . . . . 34 Smaller Children and Babies . . . . 26 They’re for Everyone . . . . . . . . . . 15 Use during Pregnancy . . . . . . . . . 23 Why They Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127 Safety Defects

Reporting to General Motors . . . . 236 Reporting to the Canadian

Government . . . . . . . . . . . Reporting to the United States

. . 236

Government . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 236 Safety Warnings and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Scanning the Terrain Schedule. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . 203 Scheduled Maintenance Services . . . 206 Scheduled Maintenance Services.

Explanation of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 14 And Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . 9 And Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Easy Entry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Folding Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Seatback. Reclining Front . . . . . . . . 10

Seats

Securing a Child Restraint

Rear Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Right Front Seat Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156 And Appearance Care . . . . . . . . . 155 Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . 196 Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 238 Publications Ordering Information.

Chevrolet/Geo . . . . . . . . . . . . . 240 Work. Doing Your Own . . . . . . . . 156 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Setting the Clock Sheet Metal Damage . . . . . . . . . . . . 193 Shift Speeds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45 Shifting into P (Park) . . . . . . . . . . . . 48 Shifting out of P (Park) . . . . . . . . . . 49 Skidding ...................... 107 Smaller Children and Babies

(Safety Belts) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Snow or Ice. Driving on . . . . . . . . . . 123 Speakers. Adjusting the

AM/FM Stereo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89 AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player . . . . . 94

AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape

Player ....................

90 Special Care for Canvas Top . . . . . . 193 Specifications. Capacities and . . . . . 200 Speedometer and Odometer . . . . . . . 66 Stalling on an Incline . . . . . . . . . . . . 114 Starting Your Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Starting. Jump . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133 249 . .

Index Steam Corning from Your Engine Steering ......................

. . 140 104 . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Column. Adjustable Fluid. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173 In Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105 Power ...................... 104 Tips ........................ 104

Storage

. . . . . . . . . . 60 Compartments. Door Preparing Your Canvas Top for . . 80 Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176 . . 153 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow Sun Visors Sunroof. Opening and Closing

Your .......................

74 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Switch. Ignition Symbols. Safety Warnings and . . . . Symbols. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68 Tailgate ....................... 38 Tank. Filling Your . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158 . . . . . . . 84 Temperature Control Lever Terrain. Scanning the . . . . . . . . . . . . 109 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39