Geo TRACKER 1997 - Winter Driving

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Winter Driving

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Contents3
Vehicle Damage Warnings7
Vehicle Symbols8
Seats and Restraint Systems9
Seats and Seat Controls10
Manual Front Seat10
Reclining Front Seatbacks11
Easy Entry Seats (2-Door)12
Head Restraints12
Folding the Rear Seatback (2-Door Models)14
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone20
Why Safety Belts Work22
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts25
Lap-Shoulder Belt26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly26
Driver Position26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy32
Right Front Passenger Position33
Air Bag System33
How the Air Bag System Works35
Where Are the Air Bags?35
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?36
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?36
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?37
What will You See after an Air Bag Inflates?37
Servicing Your Air Bag Equipped Geo38
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Geo39
Rear Seat Passengers39
Children42
Smaller Children and Babies42
Child Restraints44
Where to Put the Restraint44
Top Strap45
Securing a Child Restraint in Rear Seat Position45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position47
Larger Children50
Safety Belt Extender53
Checking Your Restraint Systems53
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash54
Features and Controls55
Keys56
Door Locks57
Power Door Locks58
Rear Door Security Locks58
Leaving Your Vehicle59
Tailgate59
Tailgate Lock Release60
Theft60
Key in the Ignition60
Parking at Night60
New Vehicle “Break-In”61
Ignition Positions61
Starting Your 1.6 Liter Engine63
Manual Transmission63
Automatic Transmission63
Starting Your Engine63
Automatic Transmission Operation64
Power Mode Selector Switch68
Overdrive off Switch68
5-Speed68
Shift Speeds70
Four-Wheel Drive71
Freewheeling Hubs71
Manual72
Automatic73
Locking the Hubs73
Unlocking the Hubs73
Transfer Case74
Parking Brake75
Shifting into or out of FOUR-WHEEL LOW (4L)75
Shifting into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Models Only)77
Leaving Your Vehicle with the Engine Running78
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)78
Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)79
Parking over Things that Burn80
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)80
Engine Exhaust81
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)81
Windows82
Manual Windows82
Power Windows82
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever83
Horn83
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator84
Lamps Control85
Lamps on Reminder85
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer85
Flash-To-Pass86
Windshield Wipermasher Lever86
Windshield Washer87
Rear Window Wiper/Washer87
Cruise Control88
Setting Cruise Control89
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control90
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control90
Resuming a Set Speed90
Exterior Lamps91
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control91
Using Cruise Control on Hills91
Getting out of Cruise Control91
Interior Lamps92
Instrument Panel Brightness Control92
Dome Lamp93
Mirrors93
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror93
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors94
Power Remote Control Mirrery94
Door Storage95
Convex Outside Mirror95
Glove Box95
Storage Compartments95
Front Seat Side Pockets96
Coinholder and bin96
Cupholder96
Ashtrays and Lighter97
Sun Visors98
Convertible Top98
Opening and Closing Your Sunroof99
Removing and Installing Your Rear Window101
Removing and Installing the Side Window102
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top104
Removing and Installing the Canvas Top109
Preparing the Canvas Top for Storage110
Instrument Panel Cluster114
Speedometer and Odometer115
Trip Odometer115
Tachometer115
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators116
Safety Belt Reminder Light116
Air Bag Readiness Light117
Charging System Light117
Brake System Warning Light118
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light119
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp121
If the Light Is Flashing122
If the Light Is on Steady122
Oil Pressure Light123
Power Indicator Light124
Overdrive off Light125
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light125
Fuel Gage126
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems127
Comfort Controls128
Climate Control System128
Fan Control Lever128
Temperature Control Lever128
Air Conditioner Controls (Option)129
Heating130
Ventilation System130
Ventilation Tips131
Defogging and Defrosting131
Rear Window Defogger131
Audio Systems132
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo132
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player132
Setting Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape/Compact Disc Players132
AM-FM Stereo133
Playing the Radio133
Finding a Station133
Adjusting the Speakers134
Setting the Tone134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player137
Theft-Deterrent Feature141
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature141
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature142
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss143
Understanding Radio Reception143
FM Stereo143
Am143
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player144
Care of Your Compact Discs145
Antenna145
Your Driving and the Road147
Defensive Driving148
Drunken Driving148
Control of a Vehicle152
Braking152
Anti-Lock Brakes (Option)153
Braking in Emergencies155
Using Anti-Lock155
Power Steering156
Steering Tips156
Driving on Curves156
Steering in Emergencies157
Off-Road Recovery158
Passing158
Loss of Control160
Skidding160
Driving Guidelines161
Off-Road Driving with Your Geo Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle161
Before You Go Off-Roading162
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving162
Environmental Concerns163
Traveling to Remote Areas163
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving164
Scanning the Terrain165
Driving on Off-Road Hills166
Approaching a Hill166
Driving Uphill167
Driving Downhill170
Driving Across an Incline171
Stalling on an Incline173
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice174
Driving in Water175
After Off-Road Driving176
Driving at Night176
Night Vision177
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads178
Hydroplaning180
Driving through Deep Standing Water180
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips180
City Driving181
Freeway Driving182
Before Leaving on a Long Trip183
Highway Hypnosis184
Hill and Mountain Roads184
Winter Driving186
Driving on Snow or Ice187
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard188
Recreational Vehicle Towing190
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear190
Towing from the Front191
Loading Your Vehicle193
Towing a Trailer195
Weight of the Trailer197
Weight of the Trailer Tongue197
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires198
Hitches198
Driving with a Trailer199
Safety Chains199
Trailer Brakes199
Following Distance200
Backing up200
Making Turns200
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer201
Driving on Grades201
Parking on Hills201
Maintenance When Trailer Towing202
Problems on the Road203
Hazard Warning Flashers204
Other Warning Devices204
Jump Starting205
Towing Your Vehicle210
Front Towing212
Rear Towing213
Engine Overheating215
Steam Is Coming from Your Engine215
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine216
Cooling System217
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank219
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator222
If a Tire Goes Flat225
Changing a Flat Tire225
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools226
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire229
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools234
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out237
Using the Recovery Hooks237
Service and Appearance Care239
Underbody Maintenance239
- Service240
- Doing Your Own Service Work240
- Fuel241
- Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle241
- Fuels in Foreign Countries243
- Filling Your Tank243
- Checking Things under the Hood245
- Engine Oil248
- When to Add Oil249
- Checking Engine Oil249
- What Kind of Oil to Use250
- Engine Oil Additives251
- When to Change Engine Oil251
- What to Do with Used Oil252
- Air Cleaner252
- Air Filter Replacement253
- Automatic Transmission Fluid254
- When to Check and Change254
- How to Check255
- Checking Transmission Fluid Hot255
- Checking Transmission Fluid Cold256
- Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold256
- How to Add Fluid257
- Manual Transmission Fluid257
- Clutch Adjustment259
- Rear Axle259
- When to Check and Change Lubricant259
- Front Axle261
- Checking Coolant263
- Adding Coolant263
- Radiator Pressure Cap264
- Thermostat264
- Power Steering Fluid264
- Windshield Washer Fluid265
- How to Check Power Steering Fluid265
- Adding Washer Fluid266
- Brake Fluid267
- Checking Brake Fluid268
- Brake Wear269
- Brake Pedal Travel270
- Brake Adjustment270
- Replacing Brake System Parts270
- Battery271
- Vehicle Storage271
- Bulb Replacement271
- Headlamps272
- Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps273
- Sidemarker Lamps274
- Rear Sidemarker Lamps275
- Rear Combination Lamps276
- Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Four Door Models277
- Tires278
- Inflation Tire Pressure279
- Tire Inspection and Rotation280
- Uniform Tire Quality Grading283
- Treadwear283
- Traction283
- Temperature284
- Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance284
- Wheel Replacement284
- Used Replacement Wheels285
- Appearance Care286
- Tire Chains286
- Cleaning the Inside of Your Geo287
- Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric287
- Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric288
- Fabric Protection288
- Special Cleaning Problems288
- Greasy or Oily Stains288
- Cleaning Vinyl289
- Non-Greasy Stains289
- Combination Stains289
- Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel289
- Care of Safety Belts290
- Cleaning Glass Surfaces290
- Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades290
- Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses291
- Cleaning the Outside of Your Geo291
- Washing Your Vehicle291
- Weatherstrips291
- Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic Windows292
- Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts292
- Cleaning Aluminum Wheels293
- Cleaning Tires293
- Sheet Metal Damage293
- Finish Damage294
- Underbody Maintenance294
- Chemical Paint Spotting294
- Appearance Care Materials Chart295
- Add-On Electrical Equipment296
- Service Parts Identification Label296
- Engine Identification296
- Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)296
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers297
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block297
- Main Fuse Block299
- Replacement Bulbs300
- Capacities (Approximate)301
- Maintenance Schedule303
- Scheduled Maintenance Services306
- Using Your Maintenance Schedule306
- Selecting the Right Schedule306
- Short Trip/City Definition307
- Short Trip/City Intervals307
- Long Trip/Highway Definition309
- Long Trip/Highway Intervals309
- 3,000 Miles (5 000 Km)311
- 6,000 Miles (10 000 Km)312
- 9,000 Miles (15 000 Km)312
- 12,000 Miles (20 000 Km)313
- 15,000 Miles (25 000 Km)313
- 18,000 Miles (30 000 Km)314
- 21,000 Miles (35 000 Km)315
- 24,000 Miles315
- 27,000 Miles (45 000 Km)316
- 30,000 Miles (50 000 Km)316
- 33,000 Miles (55 000 Km)318
- 36,000 Miles (60 000 Km)318
- 39,000 Miles (65 000 Km)319
- 42,000 Miles (70 000 Km)319
- 45,000 Miles (75 000 Km)320
- 48,000 Miles (80 000 Km)321
- 50,000 Miles (83 000 Km)321
- 51,000 Miles (85 000 Km)322
- 54,000 Miles (90 000 Km)323
- 57,000 Miles (95 000 Km)323
- 60,000 Miles (100 000 Km)324
- 63,000 Miles (105 000 Km)326
- 66,000 Miles (110 000 Km)327
- 69,000 Miles (115 000 Km)327
- 72,000 Miles (120 000 Km)328
- 75,000 Miles (125 000 Km)328
- 78,000 Miles (130 000 Km)329
- 81,000 Miles (135 000 Km)330
- 84,000 Miles (140 000 Km)330
- 87,000 Miles (145 000 Km)331
- 90,000 Miles (150 000 Km)331
- 93,000 Miles (155 000 Km)333
- 96,000 Miles (160 000 Km)334
- 99,000 Miles (165 000 Km)334
- 100,000 Miles (1 66 000 Km)335
- 7,500 Miles (12 500 Km)336
- 22,500 Miles338
- 37,500 Miles (62 500 Km)340
- 52,500 Miles (87 500 Km)343
- 67,500 Miles (112 500 Km)346
- 82,500 Miles (137 500 Km)347
- 97,500 Miles (162 500 Km)349
- Owner Checks and Services351
- At each Fuel Fill351
- Engine Oil Level Check351
- At Least Twice a Year352
- Restraint System Check352
- Wiper Blade Check352
- Fluid Level Check352
- Starter Switch Check353
- Ignition Transaxle Lock Check354
- Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check354
- Underbody Flushing Service354
- Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection355
- Periodic Maintenance Inspections355
- Exhaust System Inspection355
- Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection355
- Throttle Linkage Inspection356
- Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Service356
- Brake System Inspection356
- Clutch System Service356
- Recommended Fluids and Lubricants357
- Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program365
- Index375
- Service Station Checkpoint386
Windshield Washer386

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