Chevrolet TRACKER 2001

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2001 Chevrolet Tracker

Owner's Manual

Litho in U.S.A.

Part Number 22625229 A First Edition

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual8
About Driving Your Vehicle9
How to Use this Manual9
Safety Warnings and Symbols9
Vehicle Damage Warnings10
Vehicle Symbols11
Service Station Guide12
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems13
Seats and Seat Controls14
Manual Front Seat14
Reclining Front Seatbacks15
Head Restraints17
Rear Seats19
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone22
Why Safety Belts Work24
Here Are Questions Many People Ask27
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly28
Driver Position28
Lap-Shoulder Belt28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy35
Right Front Passenger Position36
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)36
How the Air Bag System Works38
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle42
Adding Equipment to Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle42
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions43
Rear Seat Passengers43
Center Passenger Position (4 - Door Models)46
Lap Belt46
Infants and Young Children47
Restraint Systems for Children51
Where to Put the Restraint54
Top Strap54
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position56
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position61
Older Children63
Safety Belt Extender66
Checking Your Restraint Systems66
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash66
Section 2 Features and Controls67
Manual Windows68
Power Windows - if Equipped69
Door Locks72
Power Door Locks - if Equipped73
Leaving Your Vehicle75
Remote Keyless Entry System (if Equipped)75
Operation76
Matching Transmitter(S) to Your Vehicle77
Battery Replacement77
Tailgate Lock Release79
Key in the Ignition79
Parking at Night80
Parking Lots80
Ignition Positions81
Starting Your Engine82
Automatic Transmission82
Manual Transmission82
Engine Coolant Heater (if Equipped)84
To Use the Engine Coolant Heater84
Automatic Transmission Operation85
Manual Transmission Operation90
Shift Speeds91
Four - Wheel Drive (if Equipped)92
Transfer Case92
Parking Brake94
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)95
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)96
Parking over Things that Burn98
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)98
Engine Exhaust99
Running Your Engine While You're Parked (Automatic Transmission)99
Tilt Wheel (if Equipped)100
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever101
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator101
Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer102
Windshield Wipers102
Flash-To-Pass102
Windshield Washer103
Cruise Control (if Equipped)104
Exterior Lamps107
Parking Lamps107
Daytime Running Lamps107
Automatic Light Control (ALC)108
Lamps on Reminder108
Interior Lamps109
Instrument Panel Brightness Control109
Battery Run-Down Protection109
Dome Lamp109
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror110
Power Remote Control Mirrors (if Equipped)110
Storage Compartments111
Glove Box111
Convenience Net (if Equipped)112
Luggage Compartment Cover (if Equipped)112
Luggage Carrier (Option)114
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter118
Sun Visors118
Accessory Power Outlet119
Convertible Top (if Equipped)120
Removing and Installing the Side Window123
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top126
Instrument Panel Cluster130
Speedometer and Odometer131
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators132
Safety Belt Reminder Light132
Airbag Readiness Light133
Charging System Light134
Brake System Warning Light134
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage137
Malfunction Indicator Lamp137
Oil Pressure Light141
Fuel Gage143
Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems144
Comfort Controls145
Climate Control System145
Air Conditioner Controls146
Defogging and Defrosting147
Rear Window Defogger (if Equipped)147
Ventilation System148
Audio Systems149
Setting the Clock149
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player152
AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (if Equipped)157
Understanding Radio Reception161
Tips about Your Audio System161
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player162
Care of Your Compact Disc Player164
Care of Your Compact Discs164
Section 4 Your Driving and the Road165
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle166
Driver Behavior166
Driving Environment167
Vehicle Design167
Defensive Driving167
Drunken Driving168
Control of a Vehicle171
Braking in Emergencies174
Power Steering174
Steering Tips175
Steering in Emergencies176
Off-Road Recovery177
Loss of Control179
Off - Road Driving with Your Four - Wheel - Drive Vehicle180
Before You Go Off-Roading180
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving180
Environmental Concerns181
Traveling to Remote Areas182
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving182
Scanning the Terrain183
Driving on Off-Road Hills184
Approaching a Hill184
Driving Uphill185
Driving Downhill188
Driving Across an Incline190
Stalling on an Incline191
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice192
Driving in Water193
After Off-Road Driving194
Driving at Night194
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads196
Driving through Deep Standing Water198
Driving through Flowing Water198
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips198
City Driving199
Freeway Driving200
Before Leaving on a Long Trip201
Highway Hypnosis202
Hill and Mountain Roads202
Winter Driving204
Driving on Snow or Ice204
If You're Caught in a Blizzard206
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear208
Recreational Vehicle Towing208
Towing Your Vehicle from the Front209
Loading Your Vehicle211
Towing a Trailer213
If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer214
Weight of the Trailer214
Weight of the Trailer Tongue215
Total Weight on Your Vehicle's Tires216
Safety Chains216
Trailer Brakes216
Driving with a Trailer217
Following Distance217
Making Turns218
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer218
Driving on Grades218
Parking on Hills219
When You Are Ready to Leave after Parking on a Hill220
Maintenance When Trailer Towing220
Section 5 Problems on the Road221
Hazard Warning Flashers222
Other Warning Devices222
Jump Starting223
Towing Your Vehicle228
Engine Overheating229
If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine229
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine230
Cooling System231
Recovery Tank233
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator235
If a Tire Goes Flat238
Changing a Flat Tire238
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools239
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire242
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools248
If You're Stuck: in Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow250
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out251
Using the Recovery Hooks251
Section 6 Service and Appearance Care253
Doing Your Own Service Work254
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle255
Fuels in Foreign Countries257
Filling Your Tank258
Filling a Portable Fuel Container260
Checking Things under the Hood261
Hood Release261
Engine Compartment Overview263
Checking Engine Oil266
When to Add Engine Oil268
What Kind of Engine Oil to Use269
Engine Oil Additives270
When to Change Engine Oil271
What to Do with Used Oil271
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter272
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter Replacement273
Passenger Compartment Air Filter (if Equipped)274
Automatic Transmission Fluid276
When to Check and Change276
How to Check276
How to Add Fluid278
Manual Transmission Fluid279
When to Check and What to Use280
Hydraulic Clutch280
Rear Axle281
Four-Wheel Drive282
Transfer Case282
Front Axle283
Engine Coolant284
Checking Coolant285
Radiator Pressure Cap287
When to Check Power Steering Fluid287
Adding Washer Fluid288
Windshield Washer Fluid288
Brake Fluid289
Brake Wear292
Brake Adjustment293
Vehicle Storage293
Bulb Replacement294
Halogen Bulbs294
Sidemarker Lamps296
Rear Combination Lamps297
Inflation -- Tire Pressure299
Tire Inspection and Rotation300
Buying New Tires302
Uniform Tire Quality Grading303
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance304
Wheel Replacement304
Tire Chains306
Appearance Care306
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle307
Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet307
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems308
Cleaning Vinyl308
Cleaning Leather308
Care of Safety Belts309
Cleaning Glass Surfaces309
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades309
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components309
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle310
Washing Your Vehicle310
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses311
Finish Care311
Plastic Windows312
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (if Equipped)313
Cleaning Tires313
Sheet Metal Damage313
Finish Damage314
Underbody Maintenance314
Chemical Paint Spotting314
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials315
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)316
Engine Identification316
Service Parts Identification Label316
Electrical System317
Add-On Electrical Equipment317
Fuses and Circuit Breakers317
Instrument Panel Fuse Block318
Engine Compartment Fuse Block319
Replacement Bulbs320
Capacities and Specifications321
L Engine Specifications322
Wheel and Tires322
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts323
Vehicle Dimensions324
Section 7 Maintenance Schedule325
Your Vehicle and the Environment326
Maintenance Requirements326
How this Section Is Organized327
Using Your Maintenance Schedule328
Selecting the Right Schedule328
Scheduled Maintenance329
Short Trip/City Definition329
Short Trip/City Intervals329
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance333
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance354
At each Fuel Fill368
At Least Once a Month368
At Least Twice a Year369
Exhaust System Inspection372
Engine Cooling System Inspection372
Throttle System Inspection372
Brake System Inspection373
Maintenance Record377
Section 8 Customer Assistance Information379
Customer Satisfaction Procedure380
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users382
Customer Assistance Offices382
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities383
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program384
Canadian Roadside Assistance385
Courtesy Transportation386
Plan Ahead When Possible386
Transportation Options386
Additional Program Information387
Warranty Information387
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government388
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government388
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors389

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