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GEED
Section
5
Problems
on
the
Road
Here you’ll
find
what
to
do
about
some
problems
that
can occur
on
the road.
5-2
5-3
5-8
5-
13
Hazard Warning
Flashers
Jump
Starting
Towing
Your
Vehicle
Engine
Overheating
5-15
5-23
5-23
5-34
Cooling System
If
a
Tire Goes Flat
Changing
a
Flat Tire
If
You’re
Stuck:
In Sand,
Mud,
Ice
or
Snow
5-1
I
202
204
Table of Contents
Contents
3
Vehicle Damage Warnings
7
Vehicle Symbols
8
Seats and Restraint Systems
9
Seats and Seat Controls
10
Manual Front Seat
10
Reclining Front Seatbacks
11
Easy Entry Seats (2-Door)
12
Head Restraints
12
Folding the Rear Seatback (2-Door Models)
14
Safety Belts: They’re for Everyone
20
Why Safety Belts Work
22
Questions and Answers about Safety Belts
25
Lap-Shoulder Belt
26
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
26
Driver Position
26
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
32
Right Front Passenger Position
33
Air Bag System
33
How the Air Bag System Works
35
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 Geo
38
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Geo
39
Rear Seat Passengers
39
Children
42
Smaller Children and Babies
42
Child Restraints
44
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Top Strap
45
Securing a Child Restraint in Rear Seat Position
45
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
47
Larger Children
50
Safety Belt Extender
53
Checking Your Restraint Systems
53
Replacing Restraint System Parts after a Crash
54
Features and Controls
55
Keys
56
Door Locks
57
Power Door Locks
58
Rear Door Security Locks
58
Leaving Your Vehicle
59
Tailgate
59
Tailgate Lock Release
60
Theft
60
Key in the Ignition
60
Parking at Night
60
New Vehicle “Break-In”
61
Ignition Positions
61
Starting Your 1.6 Liter Engine
63
Manual Transmission
63
Automatic Transmission
63
Starting Your Engine
63
Automatic Transmission Operation
64
Power Mode Selector Switch
68
Overdrive off Switch
68
5-Speed
68
Shift Speeds
70
Four-Wheel Drive
71
Freewheeling Hubs
71
Manual
72
Automatic
73
Locking the Hubs
73
Unlocking the Hubs
73
Transfer Case
74
Parking Brake
75
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 Running
78
Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
78
Shifting out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission)
79
Parking over Things that Burn
80
Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission)
80
Engine Exhaust
81
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (Automatic Transmission)
81
Windows
82
Manual Windows
82
Power Windows
82
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
83
Horn
83
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
84
Lamps Control
85
Lamps on Reminder
85
Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
85
Flash-To-Pass
86
Windshield Wipermasher Lever
86
Windshield Washer
87
Rear Window Wiper/Washer
87
Cruise Control
88
Setting Cruise Control
89
Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
90
Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
90
Resuming a Set Speed
90
Exterior Lamps
91
Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
91
Using Cruise Control on Hills
91
Getting out of Cruise Control
91
Interior Lamps
92
Instrument Panel Brightness Control
92
Dome Lamp
93
Mirrors
93
Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
93
Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors
94
Power Remote Control Mirrery
94
Door Storage
95
Convex Outside Mirror
95
Glove Box
95
Storage Compartments
95
Front Seat Side Pockets
96
Coinholder and bin
96
Cupholder
96
Ashtrays and Lighter
97
Sun Visors
98
Convertible Top
98
Opening and Closing Your Sunroof
99
Removing and Installing Your Rear Window
101
Removing and Installing the Side Window
102
Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
104
Removing and Installing the Canvas Top
109
Preparing the Canvas Top for Storage
110
Instrument Panel Cluster
114
Speedometer and Odometer
115
Trip Odometer
115
Tachometer
115
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
116
Safety Belt Reminder Light
116
Air Bag Readiness Light
117
Charging System Light
117
Brake System Warning Light
118
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
119
Anti-Lock Brake System Active Light
120
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
120
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
121
If the Light Is Flashing
122
If the Light Is on Steady
122
Oil Pressure Light
123
Power Indicator Light
124
Overdrive off Light
125
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) Indicator Light
125
Fuel Gage
126
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
127
Comfort Controls
128
Climate Control System
128
Fan Control Lever
128
Temperature Control Lever
128
Air Conditioner Controls (Option)
129
Heating
130
Ventilation System
130
Ventilation Tips
131
Defogging and Defrosting
131
Rear Window Defogger
131
Audio Systems
132
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo
132
Setting the Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
132
Setting Clock for AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape/Compact Disc Players
132
AM-FM Stereo
133
Playing the Radio
133
Finding a Station
133
Adjusting the Speakers
134
Setting the Tone
134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player
134
AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape and Compact Disc Player
137
Theft-Deterrent Feature
141
Activating the Theft-Deterrent Feature
141
Disabling the Theft-Deterrent Feature
142
Unlocking the Theft-Deterrent Feature after a Power Loss
143
Understanding Radio Reception
143
FM Stereo
143
Am
143
Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
144
Care of Your Compact Discs
145
Antenna
145
Your Driving and the Road
147
Defensive Driving
148
Drunken Driving
148
Control of a Vehicle
152
Braking
152
Anti-Lock Brakes (Option)
153
Braking in Emergencies
155
Using Anti-Lock
155
Power Steering
156
Steering Tips
156
Driving on Curves
156
Steering in Emergencies
157
Off-Road Recovery
158
Passing
158
Loss of Control
160
Skidding
160
Driving Guidelines
161
Off-Road Driving with Your Geo Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
161
Before You Go Off-Roading
162
Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
162
Environmental Concerns
163
Traveling to Remote Areas
163
Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
164
Scanning the Terrain
165
Driving on Off-Road Hills
166
Approaching a Hill
166
Driving Uphill
167
Driving Downhill
170
Driving Across an Incline
171
Stalling on an Incline
173
Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
174
Driving in Water
175
After Off-Road Driving
176
Driving at Night
176
Night Vision
177
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
178
Hydroplaning
180
Driving through Deep Standing Water
180
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
180
City Driving
181
Freeway Driving
182
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
183
Highway Hypnosis
184
Hill and Mountain Roads
184
Winter Driving
186
Driving on Snow or Ice
187
If You’re Caught in a Blizzard
188
Recreational Vehicle Towing
190
Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear
190
Towing from the Front
191
Loading Your Vehicle
193
Towing a Trailer
195
Weight of the Trailer
197
Weight of the Trailer Tongue
197
Total Weight on Your Vehicle’s Tires
198
Hitches
198
Driving with a Trailer
199
Safety Chains
199
Trailer Brakes
199
Following Distance
200
Backing up
200
Making Turns
200
Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
201
Driving on Grades
201
Parking on Hills
201
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
202
Problems on the Road
203
Hazard Warning Flashers
204
Other Warning Devices
204
Jump Starting
205
Towing Your Vehicle
210
Front Towing
212
Rear Towing
213
Engine Overheating
215
Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
215
If no Steam Is Coming from Your Engine
216
Cooling System
217
How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
219
How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
222
If a Tire Goes Flat
225
Changing a Flat Tire
225
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
226
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
229
Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
234
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It out
237
Using the Recovery Hooks
237
Service and Appearance Care
239
Underbody Maintenance
239
Service
240
Doing Your Own Service Work
240
Fuel
241
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
241
Fuels in Foreign Countries
243
Filling Your Tank
243
Checking Things under the Hood
245
Engine Oil
248
When to Add Oil
249
Checking Engine Oil
249
What Kind of Oil to Use
250
Engine Oil Additives
251
When to Change Engine Oil
251
What to Do with Used Oil
252
Air Cleaner
252
Air Filter Replacement
253
Automatic Transmission Fluid
254
When to Check and Change
254
How to Check
255
Checking Transmission Fluid Hot
255
Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
256
Checking the Fluid Hot or Cold
256
How to Add Fluid
257
Manual Transmission Fluid
257
Clutch Adjustment
259
Rear Axle
259
When to Check and Change Lubricant
259
Front Axle
261
Checking Coolant
263
Adding Coolant
263
Radiator Pressure Cap
264
Thermostat
264
Power Steering Fluid
264
Windshield Washer Fluid
265
How to Check Power Steering Fluid
265
Adding Washer Fluid
266
Brake Fluid
267
Checking Brake Fluid
268
Brake Wear
269
Brake Pedal Travel
270
Brake Adjustment
270
Replacing Brake System Parts
270
Battery
271
Vehicle Storage
271
Bulb Replacement
271
Headlamps
272
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps
273
Sidemarker Lamps
274
Rear Sidemarker Lamps
275
Rear Combination Lamps
276
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp, Four Door Models
277
Tires
278
Inflation Tire Pressure
279
Tire Inspection and Rotation
280
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
283
Treadwear
283
Traction
283
Temperature
284
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
284
Wheel Replacement
284
Used Replacement Wheels
285
Appearance Care
286
Tire Chains
286
Cleaning the Inside of Your Geo
287
Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric
287
Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric
288
Fabric Protection
288
Special Cleaning Problems
288
Greasy or Oily Stains
288
Cleaning Vinyl
289
Non-Greasy Stains
289
Combination Stains
289
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
289
Care of Safety Belts
290
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
290
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
290
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
291
Cleaning the Outside of Your Geo
291
Washing Your Vehicle
291
Weatherstrips
291
Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic Windows
292
Protecting Exterior Bright Metal Parts
292
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
293
Cleaning Tires
293
Sheet Metal Damage
293
Finish Damage
294
Underbody Maintenance
294
Chemical Paint Spotting
294
Appearance Care Materials Chart
295
Add-On Electrical Equipment
296
Service Parts Identification Label
296
Engine Identification
296
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
296
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
297
Instrument Panel Fuse Block
297
Main Fuse Block
299
Replacement Bulbs
300
Capacities (Approximate)
301
Maintenance Schedule
303
Scheduled Maintenance Services
306
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
306
Selecting the Right Schedule
306
Short Trip/City Definition
307
Short Trip/City Intervals
307
Long Trip/Highway Definition
309
Long Trip/Highway Intervals
309
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 Miles
315
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 Miles
338
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 Services
351
At each Fuel Fill
351
Engine Oil Level Check
351
At Least Twice a Year
352
Restraint System Check
352
Wiper Blade Check
352
Fluid Level Check
352
Starter Switch Check
353
Ignition Transaxle Lock Check
354
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
354
Underbody Flushing Service
354
Radiator and Heater Hose Inspection
355
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
355
Exhaust System Inspection
355
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
355
Throttle Linkage Inspection
356
Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Service
356
Brake System Inspection
356
Clutch System Service
356
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
357
Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program
365
Index
375
Service Station Checkpoint
386
Windshield Washer
386
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Geo TRACKER 1997 Specifications
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Brand
Geo
Model
TRACKER 1997
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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