1997 Chevrolet Tracker Owners Manual

On vehicles with a key release lever, try to turn the key to LOCK without pressing the lever. The key should turn to LOCK only when you press the key lever. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.

Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check

A CA "TION:

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Exhaust System Inspection 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. Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection Inspect the hoses and have them replaced if they are cracked, swollen or deteriorated. Inspect all pipes, fittings and clamps; replace as needed.

Part 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 department or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Proper procedures to perform these services may be found in a GM service manual. See “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index. Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection Inspect the front 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 hook-up, binding, leaks, cracks, chafing, etc. Clean and then inspect the drive axle boot seals for damage, tears or leakage. Replace seals if necessary.

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Throttle Linkage Inspection Inspect the throttle linkage for interference or binding, and for damage or missing parts. Replace parts as needed. Replace any cables that have high effort or excessive wear. Do not lubricate accelerator and cruise control cables. Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive) Service 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 section, to determine when to change the lubricant.

Brake System Inspection Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hook-up, 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. Clutch System Service Check clutch pedal free travel and adjust as necessary. See “Clutch Adjustment’’ in the Index.

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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants NOTE: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE Engine Oil

FLUIDLUBRICANT Engine oil with the American Petroleum Institute Certified For Gasoline Engines “Starburst” symbol of the proper viscosity. To determine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle’s engine, see “Engine Oil” in the Index. 50150 mixture of clean water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base coolant (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification 1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM Specification 1825M. See “Engine Coolant” in the Index.

Engine Coolant

USAGE Hydraulic Brake System

Parking Brake Cable Guides

Power Steering System Manual Transmission (All) and Transfer Case (Four- Wheel Drive) Automatic Transmission Key Lock Cylinders

Brake Fluid

FLUIDLUBRICANT Delco Supreme 11 (GM Part No. 12377967 or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid). Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. DEXRON@-111 Automatic. Transmission Fluid. GM Goodwrench Synthetic Manual Transmission Gear Oil (GM Part No. 12346190 - 1 quart) or equivalent SAE 75W-90 GL-4 gear oil.

DEXRON@-I11 Automatic Transmission Fluid. Multi-Pur ose lubricant, Superlube & (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent).

FLUIDLUBRICANT Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB. Chassis lubricant (GM Part No. 12377985 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2 Category LB or GC-LB. Wheel bearing lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category GC or GC-LB (GM Part No. 105 1344 or equivalent).

USAGE ~~~ Manual Transmission Shift Linkage

Clutch Linkage Pivot Points

Floor Shift Linkage

Chassis Lubrication

Front Wheel Bearings

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FLUIDLUBRICANT ~ Axle Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE SOW-90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant.

USAGE Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-wheel Drive) Windshield Washer Solvent

Hood Latch Assembly, Pivots, Spring Anchor and Release Pawl Hood and Door Hinges

GM Optikleen@ Washer Solvent (GM Part No, 1051515) or equivalent. Lubriplate lubricant aerosol (GM Part No. 12346293 or equivalent) or lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI # 2, Category LB or GC-LB. Multi-pu ose lubricant, Superlube (GM Part No. 12346241 or equivalent). Dielectric Silicone Grease (GM Weatherstrip Part No. 12345579 or equivalent). Conditioning See “Replacement Parts” in the Index for recommended replacement filters, valves and spark plugs.

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

Any additional information from “Owner Checks and Services” or “Periodic Maintenance” can be added on the following record pages. Also, you should retain all maintenance receipts. Your owner information portfolio is a convenient place to store them.

Maintenance Record

DATE

ODOMETER READJNG

SERVICED BY

MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

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Maintenance Record

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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information

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

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Customer Satisfaction Procedure Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program Canadian Roadside Assistance Courtesy Transportation GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

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Warranty Information Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada

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Customer Satisfaction Procedure

Chevrolet/Geo dealers have the facilities, trained technicians and up-to-date information to promptly address any concerns you may have. However, if a concern has not been resolved to your complete satisfaction, take the following steps: 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.

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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 Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center by calling 1-800-222- 1020. In Canada, contact GM of Canada Customer Communication Centre in Oshawa by calling 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). For help outside of the United States and Canada, call the following numbers as appropriate:

In Mexico: (525) 625-3256

0 In Puerto Rico: 1-800-496-9992 (English) or

1-800-496-9993 (Spanish)

In the U.S. Virgin Islands: 1-800-496-9994 In the Dominican Republic: 1-800-75 1-4 135 (English) or 1-800-75 1-41 36 (Spanish)

0 In the Bahamas: 1-800-389-0009

In Bermuda, Barbados, Antigua and the British Virgin Islands: 1-800-534-0122 In all other Caribbean countries: (809) 763- 131 5 In other overseas locations, call GM International Product Center in Canada at: (905) 644-4112.

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Refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for addresses of GM Overseas offices. When contacting Chevrolet/Geo, please remember that your concern will likely be resolved in the dealership, using the dealer’s facilities, equipment and personnel. That is why we suggest you follow Step One first if you have a concern. Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users To assist customers who are deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-impaired and who use Text Telephones (TTYs), Chevrolet/Geo has TTY equipment available at its Customer Assistance Center. Any TTY user can communicate with Chevrolet/Geo by dialing: 1 -800-833-CHEV. (TTY users in Canada can dial 1-800-263-3830.)

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

Your name, address, home and business telephone numbers Vehicle Identification Number (This is available from the vehicle registration or title, or the plate at the top left 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 us so we can give your inquiry prompt attention. However, if you wish to write Chevrolet/Geo, address your inquiry to:

Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, MI 48007-7047

In Canada, write to:

General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre, 163-005 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7

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Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program

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To enhance Chevrolet/Geo's strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet/Geo is excited to announce the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Center. As the owner of a 1997 Chevrolet/Geo, membership in Roadside Assistance is free.

Roadside Assistance is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, by calling 1-800-CHEV-USA (1 -800-243-8872). This toll-free number will provide you over-the-phone roadside assistance with minor mechanical problems. If your problem cannot be resolved over the phone, our advisors have access to a nationwide network of dealer recommended service providers. Roadside membership is free, however some services may incur costs. Roadside offers two levels of service to the customer, Basic Care and CourtesyT" Care:

Toll-free number, 1 -800-CHEV-USA Free towing for warranty repairs

0 Basic over-the-phone technical advice

Available dealer services at reasonable costs (ie., wrecker services, locksmitldkey service, glass repair, etc.)

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ROADSIDE Courtesy TM Care PROVIDES:

Roadside Basic Care services (as outlined above) Plus: FREE Non-Warranty Towing (to the closest dealer from a legal roadway)

0 FREE Locksmith/Key Service (when keys are lost

on the road or locked inside)

0 FREE Flat Tire Service (spare installed on the road)

FREE Jump Start (at home or on the road) FREE Fuel Delivery ($5 of fuel delivered on the road)

ChevroletIGeo offers Courtesy Transportation for customers needing wamanty service. Courtesy Transportation will be offered in conjunction with the coverage provided by the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty to eligible purchasers of 1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger car and light duty trucks. (Please see your selling dealer for details.)

Note: Courtesy Care is available to Retail and Retail Lease Customers operating 1997 and newer Chevrolet/Geo vehicles for a period of 3 years/36,000 miles (60 000 km), whichever occurs first. All Courtesy Care services must be pre-arranged by Chevrolet/Geo Roadside or dealer Service Management. Basic Care and Courtesy Care are not part of or included in the coverage provided by the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ChevroletIGeo reserves the right to modify or discontinue Basic Care and Courtesy Care at any time. For complete program details, see your Chevrolet/Geo dealer to obtain a Roadside Assistance Center brochure. 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.

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

e Vehicle location

Telephone number where you can be reached Vehicle mileage Description of problem

Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your owner information portfolio for full program details.

CanadLn Roadside Assistance Vehicles purchased in Lanada have an extensive Roadside Assistance program accessible from anywhere in Canada or the United States. Please refer to the separate brochure provided by the dealer or call 1-800-268-6800 for emergency services. 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 purchasers of 1997 Chevrolet/Geo passenger cars and light duty trucks (please see your selling dealer for details).

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Courtesy Transportation includes:

One way shuttle ride for any warranty repair completed during the same day. Up to $30 maximum daily vehicle rental allowance for any overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR Up to $30 maximum daily cab, bus or other transportation allowance in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five days, OR Up to $10 daily fuel allowance for rides provided by another person (i.e., friend, neighbor, etc.) in lieu of rental for any overnight warranty repair up to five days. Note: All Courtesy Transportation arrangements will be administered by your ChevroletlGeo dealer service management. Claim amounts should reflect all actual costs. ChevroletlGeo Courtesy Transportation is not part of the Bumper to Bumper New Vehicle Limited Warranty. ChevroletlGeo reserves the right to make any changes or discontinue Courtesy Transportation at any time without notification. For additional program details, contact your ChevroletlGeo dealer.

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rent vehicles to people under 21 years of age. If you are under 21 and have difficulty renting a vehicle, Chevrolet/Geo will reimburse up to $30/day for documented transportation you receive. For warranty repairs during the Complete Vehicle Coverage period in the New Vehicle Limited Warranty, interim transportation may be available under the Courtesy Transportation Program. Please consult your dealer for details. The Roadside Assistance program is available only in the United States and Canada. In Canada, please consult your GM dealer for information on Courtesy Transportation.

GM Participation in an Alternative Dispute Resolution Program This program is available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Canadian owners refer to your Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet for information on the Canadian Motor Vehicle Arbitration Plan (CAMVAP). General Motors reserves the right to change eligibility limitations and/or to discontinue its participation in this program. Both ChevroletlGeo and your ChevroletlGeo 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 automotive disputes. 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, Inc. 4200 Wilson Boulevard Suite 800 Arlington, VA 22203- 1804 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.

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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. 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 40 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. Warranty Information Your vehicle comes with a separate warranty booklet that contains detailed warranty information.

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 366-0123 in the Washington, D.C. area) or write to:

NHTSA, U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590

You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that your vehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. You may write to:

Transport Canada Box 8880 Ottawa, Ontario K 1G 352

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS In addition to notifying NHTSA (or Transport Canada) in a situation like this, we certainly hope you’ll notify us. Please call us at 1-800-222-1020 or write:

ChevroletIGeo Customer,Assistance Center P.O. Box 7047 Troy, Michigan 48007-7047

In Canada, please call us at 1-800-263-3777 (English) or 1-800-263-7854 (French). Or, write: General Motors of Canada Limited Customer Communication Centre 1908 Colonel Sam Drive Oshawa, Ontario LlH 8P7

Ordering Service and Owner Publications in Canada Service manuals, service bulletins, owner’s manuals and other service literature are available for purchase for all current and past model General Motors vehicles. The toll-free telephone number for ordering information in Canada is 1-800-668-5539.

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1997 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation and servicing of your vehicle can be purchased by filling out

the Service Publication Order Form in this book and mailing it in with your check, money order,

or credit card information to Helm, Incorporated (address below.)

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CURRENT PUBLICATIONS FOR 1997 CHEVROLETIGEO

SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis and repair information on engines, transmission, axle, suspension, brakes, electrical, steering, body, etc. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $90.00

TRANSMISSION, TRANSAXLE, TRANSFER CASE UNIT REPAIR MANUAL This manual provides information on unit repair service procedures, adjustments and specifications for the 1997 GM transmissions, transaxles and transfer cases. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $40.00

SERVICE BULLETINS Service Bulletins give technical service information needed to knowledgeably service General Motors cars and trucks. Each bulletin contains instructions to assist in the diagnosis and service of your vehicle.

OWNER’S INFORMATION Owner publications are written directly for Owners and intended to provide basic operational information about the vehicle. The owner’s manual will include the Maintenance Schedule for all models. In-Portfolio: Includes a Portfolio, Owner’s Manual and Warranty Booklet. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $15.00 Without Portfolio: Owner’s Manual only. RETAIL SELL PRICE: $1 0.00

CURRENT & PAST MODEL ORDER FORMS Service Publications are available for current and past model GM vehicles. To request an order form, please specify year and model name of the vehicle.

PLEASE COMPLETE THE ORDER FORM SHOWN ON THE FOLLOWING PAGE AND MAIL TO:

Helm, Incorporated P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

OR ORDER TOLL FREE: 1-800-782-4356

Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM Eastern Time For Credit Card Orders Only (VlSA-MasterCard-Discover)

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(STATE)

ORDER TOLL FREE

(NOTE: For Credit Card Holders Only) (Monday-Friday 8:OO AM - 6:OO PM EST)

1-800-782-4356

FAX Orders Only 1-31 3-865-5927

service. If further information is needed, write to the address s gn own below or call

Orders will be mailed within 10 days of receipt. Please allow ade uate time for postal 1-800-782-4356. Material cannot be returned for credit without packing slip with return information within 30 days of delivery. On returns, a re-stocking fee may be applied against the original order.

PUBLICATION FORM

NUMBER

Repair

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Unit

I Service Manual

Car & Light Truck Transmission Owner’s Manual In Portfolio I Owner’s Manual Without Portfolio

VEHICLE MODEL

NAME

TOTAL PRICE PRICE

QTY.

I YEAR I 1997 I 1997

EACH* I $90.00 I $40.00

1997 I 1997 I

$1 5.00 I $10.00 I

NOTE: Dealers and Companies please provide dealer name of the person to whose attention the shipment should be sent. Mail completed order form to:

or company name, and also the

HELM, INCORPORATED P.O. Box 07130 Detroit, MI 48207

For purchases outside U.S.A. please write to the above address for quotation.

(CUSTOMER’S NAME)

(ATTENTION)

(STREET ADDRESS-NO P.O. BOX NUMBERS)

(CITY)

DAYTIME TELEPHONE NO.

(ZIP CODE)

AREA CODE

GM-CHE-ORD97 *(Prices are subject

to change without notice and without incurring

obligation. Allow ample time for delivery.)

Check Order payable to Michigan Purchasers

or

TOTAL MATERIAL Money

add 6% sales tax

only - do not send cash.) Helm, Inc. (USA funds

Mastercard

U.S. Order Processing Canadian Postage

$5.00

11111 m m]

VISA c] Discover

Account Number: Expiration Date molyr:

Check here if your billing address is different from your shipping address shown.

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CUSTOMER SIGNATURE

Note to Canadian Customers: All listed prices are quoted in US. funds. Canadian residents are to make checks payable in US. funds. To cover Canadian postage, add $11 5 0 plus the US. order processing.

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Gem Section 9 Index

Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle . . . . . 6-3 AirBag ....................................... 1-25 Adding Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3 1 How Does it Restrain .......................... 1-29 How it Works ................................ 1-27 Location .................................... 1-27 Readiness Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26. 2-63 Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 What Makes it Inflate .......................... 1-28 What Will You See After it Inflates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29 When Should it Inflate ......................... 1-28 Aircleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Air Conditioning ................................ 3-3 Air Conditioning Refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-64 Alignment and Balance. Tire ...................... 6-46 Aluminum Wheels. Cleaning ...................... 6-55 Antenna ...................................... 3-19 Antifreeze ..................................... 6-23 Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-66. 4-9 Brake System Warning Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65. 4-7 Brakes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Appearance Care ............................... 6-48 Appearance Care Materials ....................... 6-57

Arbitration Program .............................. 8-9 Ashtrays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-43 Audio Systems .................................. 3-6 Automatic Overdrive ................................... 2-14 Overdrive Off Switch .......................... 2-14 Automatic Transmission .......................... 2-9 Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 Fluid ....................................... 6-16 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-10 Park Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52 Shifting ..................................... 2-10 Starting Your Engine ........................... 2-9 Axle. Front .................................... 6-23 Axle. Rear .................................... 6-21

Battery ...................................... 6-33 Jump Starting ................................. 5-3 Warnings ................................ 5-3, 5-5 BBB Auto Line ................................. 8-9 Better Business Bureau Mediation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9 Blizzard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-42

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Adjustment .................................. 6-32 Fluid ....................................... 6-29 Master Cylinder .............................. 6-29 Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 PedalTravel ................................. 6-32 Replacing System Parts ........................ 6-32 System Warning Light ......................... 2-64 Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Transmission Shift Interlock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Transmission Shift Interlock Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 1 Wear ....................................... 6-31 Brakes, Anti-Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-7 Braking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Braking in Emergencies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-9 ........................... 2-7 Break-In, New Vehicle Brightness Control .............................. 2-38 BTSI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 BTSICheck ................................... 7-51 Bulb Replacement .............................. 6-33

Canadian Roadside Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Canvas Top Lowering and Raising . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-50 Preparing for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Removing and Installing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-55 Capacities and Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-62 Carbon Monoxide ..................... 2-5,2-27, 4-43 Cassette Deck Service ........................... 7-49 Cassette Tape Player 3-8, 3-11 Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3- 1 8 CD Player Theft-Deterrent Feature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 15 9-2

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Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement . . . . 6-39 Certification Label .............................. 4-47 Chains. Safety ................................. 4-53 Chains. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 Changing a Flat Tire ............................. 5-23 Charging System Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-63 Checking Your Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45 Chemical Paint Spotting .......................... 6-56 Child Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35. 1-36 Securing in a Rear Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 Securing in the Right Front Seat Position . . . . . . . . . . 1-39 TopStrap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 WheretoPut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36 Cigarette Lighter ............................... 2-43 Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-59 Cleaner. Air . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Cleaning Aluminum Wheels ............................ 6-55 Canvas Top and Plastic Window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Exterior LampsLenses Fabric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Glass Surfaces . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Inside of Your Ceo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-49 Instrument Panel ............................. 6-51 Outside of Your Geo .......................... 6-53 Special Problems ............................. 6-50 Stains ...................................... 6-50 Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Vinyl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-51 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Windshield and Wiper Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Climate Control System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2

Clock. Setting the ................................ 3-6 ClutchAdjustment .............................. 6-21 Clutch System Service ........................... 7-54 Coinholder .................................... 2-42 Comfort Controls ................................ 3-1 Compact Disc Care ............................. 3- 19 Compact Disc Player ............................ 3 . 11 Control. Loss of ................................ 4-14 Control of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6 ConvertibleTop ................................ 2-44 Convex Outside Mirror .......................... 2-41 Coolant ....................................... 6-23 Level Check ................................. 5-16 Radiator .................................... 5-20 Recovery Tank ............................... 5- 17 ............................ 2-66 Temperature Gage CoolingSystem ................................ 5-15 Courtesy Transportation ........................... 8-7 Cruise Control ................................. 2-34 CruiseLight ................................... 2-35 Cupholders .................................... 2-42 Customer Assistance for Text Telephone Users . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Customer Assistance Information ................... 8- 1 Customer Satisfaction Procedure ..................... 8-2

Damage. Finish ............................... 6-56 Damage. Sheet Metal ............................ 6-55 Daytime Running Lamps ......................... 2-37 Daytime Running Lamps Indicator Light ............ 2-71 Dead Battery ................................... 5-3 ........................ 8-10 Defects. Reporting Safety Defensive Driving ............................... 4-2

3-5 3-5 3-5 6-64 6-39 2-39

.......................... Defogger. Rear Window Defogging ..................................... Defrosting ..................................... ............................ Dimensions. Vehicle Dome Lamp Bulb Replacement .................... Dome Lamps .................................. Door Locks ....................................... 2-3 Storage ..................................... 2-41 Downshifting .................................. 2-16 Drive Position. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-12 DriverPosition ................................. 1-18 Driving City ........................................ 4-35 Defensive .................................... 4-2 Drunken ..................................... 4-2 Freeway .................................... 4-36 Guidelines .................................. 4-15 InaBlizzard ................................. 4-42 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 IntheRain .................................. 4-32 Night ...................................... 4-30 Off-Road ................................... 4-15 OnCurves .................................. 4-10 On Grades While Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 On Hill and Mountain Roads .................... 4-38 On Snow and Ice ............................. 4-41 Throughwater ............................... 4-34 WetRoads .................................. 4-32 Winter ...................................... 4-40 WithaTrailer ................................ 4-53 DrunkenDriving ................................ 4-2

9-3

Filter. Air ..................................... 6-15 Finish Care .................................... 6-53 Finish Damage ................................. 6-56 First Gear. Manual Transmission ................... 2-14 Flashers. Hazard Warning . . . ..................... 5-2 ........................... 2-32 Flash-to-Pass Feature Flat Tire. Changing ............................. 5-23 Fluid Capacities ................................ 6-63 Fluid Level Check .............................. 7-50 Fluids and Lubricants ............................ 7-55 Foreign Countries. Fuel ........................... 6-5 Fourth Gear. Manual Transmission ................. 2-15 Four-wheel Drive .................... 2-17.2-20. 6-22 .. French Language Manual 11 .................................... 6-23 Front Axle Front Seat Side Pockets .......................... 2-42 Front Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement ........... 6-36 FrontTowing .................................. 5-10 Front Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement .......... 6-35 Fuel .......................................... 6-3 Canada ...................................... 6-3 DoorLock ................................... 6-6 Filling Your Tank .............................. 6-5 Gage ....................................... 2-72 In Foreign Countries ........................... 6-5 Fuses and Circuit Breakers ....................... 6-59

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Fetbric C1eani;ag; ............................... 45-49 & a r 9 1 k f g m d Tkmxqaimion ................... 2-15 Fifth Fillitrg YOW 'Jk& ................................ 6-5:

Gag&% Enghe C.OP~UI% Temgmat~~e .................... 2-66 Fuel ....................................... 2-72 GABR ....................................... 447 Gear Pasidom. Automatic TmmmiSsion ............. 2-10

Gear Positions. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 14 Glove Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Gross Axle Weight Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating ...................... 4-47 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Guide en FranGais 11 GV WR. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47

Halogen Bulbs . . ............................. 6-33 Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Head Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-4 Headlamps .................................... 2-3 1 Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-34 HighLow Beam Changer ...................... 2-3 1 Hearing Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Highway Hypnosis .............................. 4-38 Hill and Mountain Roads ......................... 4-38 Hitches. Trailer ................................. 4-52 Hood Checking Things Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Prop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8 Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7 Hood Latch Operation Check ..................... 7-49 Horn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Hubs, Freewheeling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 17 Hydroplaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-34

Ignition Positions ............................... 2-7 Ignition Transaxle Lock Check .................... 7-52 Inflation. Tire .................................. 6-41 Inside Daymight Rearview Mirror . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39

Inspections

Brakesystem ................................ 7-54 Exhaust Systems ............................. 7-53 FrontAxle .................................. 7-54 Front Drive Axle Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53 Front Drive Axle Seal ......................... 7-53 Radiator and Heater Hose ...................... 7-53 RearAxle ................................... 7-54 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53 Suspension .................................. 7-53 Throttle Linkage .............................. 7-54 Instrument Panel ............................... 2-58 Brightness Control ............................ 2-38 Cleaning .................................... 6-51 Cluster ..................................... 2-60 FuseBlock .................................. 6-59 Interior Lamps ................................. 2-38

Jack. Tire . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Jump Starting ................................... 5-3

K e y Lock Cylinders Service ..................... Keys ..........................................

7-50 2-2

Labels

Certification ................................. 4-47 Service Parts Identification ..................... 6-58 ...................... 4-47 Tire-Loading Information Vehicle Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58

9-5

Methanol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 Mirrors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Convex Outside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 ManualAdjust ............................... 2-40 Power Remote Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 MMT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4 ... ModelReference . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 111 Mountain Roads ................................ 4-38 Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29

Neutral. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 12 Neutral. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-7 New Vehicle Break-In Nightvision . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-31

Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 Odometer. Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 Off-Road Driving .............................. 4- 15 Off-RoadRecovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Oil. Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10 Oil Pressure Light ......................... I O Overdrive. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 14 Overdrive Off Light ............................. 2-71 Overheating Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 . 13 Owner Checks and Services ....................... 7-49 Owner Publications. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 11

2.69. 6.

Paint Spotting. Chemical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-56 Park 2- 10

Automatic Transmission .......................

Parking

Shifting Into . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-23 Shifting Out of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 AtNight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21 Brake Mechanism Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-52 Over Things That Burn ........................ 2-26 With a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Your Vehicle. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-26 Parking Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-35 Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.25. 1-31 Passing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-53 DoorLocks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4 Remote Control Mirror ........................ 2-40 Steering .................................... 4-10 Steering Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Windows ................................... 2-28 Power Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-70 Power Mode Selector Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24 Preparing Your Canvas Top for Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-56 Problems on the Road . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1 Publications. Service and Owner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-11

Radiator. Coolant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-20 Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... 6-26 Radio Reception ................................ 3-17 Radios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7.3-8. 3-11 Rain. Driving In . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-32

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Rear

Rear Window

Axle ....................................... 6-21 Combination Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Door Security Locks ........................... 2-4 Folding Seatbacks ......................... 1-6. 1-9 Seat Passengers .............................. 1-3 1 Sidemarker Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 Towing ..................................... 5-11 Turn Signal Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 Window Defogger ............................. 3-5 Window Defogger Light ........................ 3-5 ........................... Windshield Washer 2-33 Defogger Light ................................ 3-5 Opening and Closing Your ...................... 2-47 Removing and Installing ....................... 2-47 Inside Daymight ............................. 2-39 Rearview Mirrors ............................... 2-39 Convex Outside .............................. 2-41 Inside Daymight Rearview ..................... 2-39 ManualAdjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-40 Power Remote Control ......................... 2-40 Reclining Front Seatbacks ......................... 1-3 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-55 RecoveryHooks ................................ 5-35 Recovery Tank. Coolant .......................... 5- 17 Recreational Vehicle Towing ...................... 4-44 Refrigerants. Air Conditioning .................... 6-64 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... Parts ....................................... Wheel ......................................

6-62 6-62 6-46

9-8

1-46 8-10

Replacing Safety Belts ........................... Reporting Safety Defects ......................... Restraints Checking ................................... 1-45 Child ....................................... 1-36 Head ....................................... l-4 Replacing Parts After a Crash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-46 System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 Reverse, Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-11 Reverse, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-15 Right Front Passenger Position .................... 1-25 Roadside Assistance .............................. 8-5 Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-7 ........................... 5-35 Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation, Tires ................................. 6-42

Safety Belt Extender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12 Safety Belts Adults ...................................... 1-18 Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Children .................................... 1-34 Driver Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18 Extender .................................... 1-45 How to Wear Properly ......................... 1-18 Incorrect Usage .................... 1-20, 1-43, 1-44 Lap-Shoulder ........................... 1 - 18, 1 -32 Larger Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-42 Passenger Position ............................ 1-25 Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17 Rear Seat Passengers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31

Seats

Reminder Light ......................... 1 . 13. 2.62 Replacing After a Crash ........................ 1-46 Right Front Passenger Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25 Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-34 Use During Pregnancy ......................... 1-24 WhyTheyWork .............................. 1-14 Safety Chains .................................. 4-53 Safety Defects. Reporting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-10 Safety Warnings and Symbols ....................... iv Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4 Seatback

1-6. 1-9 1-3

Folding Rear .............................. Reclining Front ............................... EasyEntry ................................... 1-4 ManualFront ................................. 1-2 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6. 1.9 1 . 1 Restraint Systems .............................. Seat Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2 Securing a Child Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36 Second Gear. Automatic Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 12 Second Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 15 Service ........................................ 6-2 Bulletins. Ordering ............................ 8- 11 Engine Soon Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67 Manuals. Ordering ............................ 8- 1 1 Parts Identification Label ....................... 6-58 Publications. Ordering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 11 Work. Doing Your Own ......................... 6-2 Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1 Service and Owner Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 1 1

Service Publications .............................. 8-1 1 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Geo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30 Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-55 Shift Lever ............................... 2- 10. 2- 14 Shiftspeeds ................................... 2-16 Shifting Automatic Transmission ....................... 2-10 IntoPARK(P) ............................... 2-23 Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-14 Out of PARK (P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-25 Side Window. Removing and Installing the ........... 2-48 Signaling Turns ................................ 2-30 Skidding ...................................... 4-14 Sound Equipment. Adding ........................ 3-18 Specifications and Capacities ...................... 6-62 Specifications. Engine ........................... 6-62 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-4 Speedometer ................................... 2-61 Stains. Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-50 Starter Switch Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-51 Steam ........................................ 5-13 Steering ...................................... 4-10 In Emergencies ............................... 4-11 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10 Tips ........................................ 4-10 StorageAreas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-41 Storage. Vehicle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-34 Sunvisors .................................... 2-44 Sunroof ....................................... 2-45 Symbols. Vehicle ................................. vi

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Tachometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 1 Tailgate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Tailgate Lock Release TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-18 Theft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6 Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 15 Thermostat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Third Gear. Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 15 Tirechains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-48 TireLoading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Tire-Loading Information Label Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Alignment and Balance Buying New . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-44 Chains ..................................... 6-48 ChangingaFlat .............................. 5-23 Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Inflation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Inflation Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Inspection and Rotation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-42 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-47 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Storing a Flat or Spare . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-32 Temperature ................................. 6-46 Traction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Treadwear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-45 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45 Wear Indicators .............................. 6-43 Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-43 When It’s Time for New

Top Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37 TorqueLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-24 Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5-32. 6-64 Towing ATrailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 4-44 Recreational Vehicle 5-8

.......................... Towing Your Vehicle ............................. Trailer Brakes ..................................... 4-53 Driving on Grades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55 Driving with ................................. 4-53 Hitches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-52 Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-56 Parking on Hills .............................. 4-55 Safety Chains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 Tongueweight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-51 Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-52 Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-49 Turnsignals ................................. 4-55 Weight ..................................... 4-51 Transfer Case. Manual Shift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20, 6-22 Transmission Fluid Automatic ................................... 6-16 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-19 Transportation. Courtesy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-7 Trip Odometer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-61 TTYUsers ..................................... 8-4 Turn Signal and Lane Change Signals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-30 Turn SignaVMultifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-55

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Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6 Damagewarnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dimensions ................................. 6-64 Identification Number . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-58 Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.16. 4.47 Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-33 Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4 Visors. Sun .................................... 2-44

'Warning Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-2 Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-62 Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8- 10 Washer Fluid. Windshield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-53 Washing Your Vehicle

Weatherstrips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Wheel

6-53 Alignment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 LockKey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-26 Nut Torque . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.32. 6.64 Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46 Wrench . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25 Window Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-28 Windows. Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-32 Windshield Washer Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-49 Fluid Level Check Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 .............................. 2-32 Windshield Wiper Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-40 Wiper Blade Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-50 Wiper Blades, Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-52 Wrench, Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-25

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WINDSHIELD

WASHER RESERVOIR

ENGINE OILDIPSTICK

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SECONDARY

HOOD RELEASE

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Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the air bag system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your Geo. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine., etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your Geo running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact ChevroletlGeo for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-10. Index Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

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4-Door Hardtop

2-Door Convertible

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

How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it 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 what’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.

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a You will also find a circle

with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

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

1 A CAUTION:

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

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

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Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices:

NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

These symbols have to do with your lamps:

These symbols are on some of your controls:

For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

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

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

DOOR LOCK UNLOCK

TURN SIGNALS

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

POWER WINDOW

CAUSTIC B A ~ E R Y

ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY

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WINDSHIELD WIPER

WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER

WINDOW DEFOGGER

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VENTILATING FAN

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Here are some other symbols you may see:

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ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

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Here 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 air bags and safety belts.

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Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position

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Air Bag System Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash

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

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

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

Reclining Front Seatbacks

To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever, and the seat will go to its original upright position.

But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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

Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. To raise or lower the restraint, push in the release while you pull up or push down on the restraint. 1-4

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 can slide forward by hand. After someone gets into the rear seat area, move the seatback to its original position. Then move the seat rearward until it locks.

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To get out, pull the release handle on the rear of the passenger’s side front seat.

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Folding the Rear Seatback (2-Door Models) The rear seat in your Geo folds to provide more cargo space. To fold the rear seat, lower the rear seatback and then flip the whole rear seat up against the front seats.

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

1. Swing the safety belt buckles forward and down.

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4. Unlock the bottom part of the seat:

On the one-piece rear seat, pull out the release ring.

0 On the split rear seat, lift the release lever on

either seat.

5. Lift the bottom of the seat up and push it toward the

front of the vehicle.

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6. Find the support bar on the bottom of the seat. This

bar keeps the rear seat from unfolding.

7. Pull the inner end of the support off of the seat

bracket and swing it down.

8. Attach support bar to the floor bracket.

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To unfold the seat: Keep your hands, safety belts and other objects away from where the seat will rest. 1.

Pull the support bar out of the floor bracket and swing it up and toward the bottom of the seat. Push and secure 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 into position.

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place. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure the seatback is locked into position.

Folding the Rear Seatback (4-Door Models) The rear seat in your Geo folds forward to provide more cargo space. To fold the rear seat forward:

2. Pull up on the lock knob on the top of each seatback.

1. Tuck the seatbelts into the storage groove between

the seatbacks.

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seatback down. Both rear seatbacks must be folded down in order to move the seat forward.

4. Unsnap the strap located on the back of the

passenger’s side rear seatback.

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5. Pull the release ring out to unlock the bottom of the seat.

6. Lift the bottom of the seat up and push it toward the

front of the vehicle.

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. And it explains the air bag system.

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