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Ignition Transmission Lock Check While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position. Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the parking brake. • With an automatic transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P). • To check the parking brake's holding ability: With the engine running and transmission in NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only. • With a manual transmission, the key should turn to LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while turning it towards LOCK. On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK. • To check the PARK (P) mechanism's holding ability: With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then release the parking brake followed by the regular brake. If your vehicle is four-wheel drive, be sure the transfer case is not in NEUTRAL. Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission Park (P) Mechanism Check Underbody Flushing Service {CAUTION: When you are doing this check, your vehicle could begin to move. You or others could be injured and property could be damaged. Make sure there is room in front of your vehicle in case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the regular brake at once should the vehicle begin to move. At least every spring, use plain water to ﬂush any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris can collect. 6-27

Section	Page
2004 Chevrolet Tracker Book TOC	1
Seats and Restraint Systems	7
Front Seats	8
Manual Seats	8
Manual Lumbar	9
Reclining Seatbacks	9
Head Restraints	11
Rear Seats	11
Rear Seat Operation	11
Safety Belts	15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone	15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts	19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly	20
Driver Position	21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy	29
Right Front Passenger Position	30
Center Passenger Position	30
Rear Seat Passengers	32
Safety Belt Extender	34
Child Restraints	35
Older Children	35
Infants and Young Children	37
Child Restraint Systems	41
Where to Put the Restraint	44
Top Strap	45
Top Strap Anchor Location	47
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)	48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System	50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position	50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position	53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position	55
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)	58
Where Are the Air Bags?	60
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?	61
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?	61
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?	62
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?	62
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	64
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle	65
Restraint System Check	65
Checking Your Restraint Systems	65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash	66
Features and Controls	67
Keys	68
Remote Keyless Entry System	69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation	70
Doors and Locks	72
Door Locks	72
Power Door Locks	73
Rear Door Security Locks	74
Leaving Your Vehicle	75
Tailgate	75
Windows	76
Manual Windows	77
Power Windows	77
Sun Visors	77
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle	78
New Vehicle Break-In	78
Ignition Positions	78
Starting Your Engine	80
Engine Coolant Heater	81
Automatic Transmission Operation	82
Manual Transmission Operation	86
Four-Wheel Drive	88
Parking Brake	90
Shifting Into Park (P)	91
Shifting Out of Park (P)	93
Parking Your Vehicle	94
Parking Over Things That Burn	94
Engine Exhaust	95
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked	96
Mirrors	97
Manual Rearview Mirror	97
Outside Manual Mirrors	98
Outside Power Mirrors	98
Outside Convex Mirror	99
Storage Areas	99
Glove Box	99
Cupholder(s)	99
Coinholder(s)	99
Luggage Carrier	100
Convenience Net	102
Cargo Cover	102
Instrument Panel	103
Instrument Panel Overview	104
Hazard Warning Flashers	106
Other Warning Devices	107
Horn	107
Tilt Wheel	107
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever	108
Exterior Lamps	115
Interior Lamps	118
Accessory Power Outlets	120
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter	121
Climate Controls	121
Climate Control System	121
Outlet Adjustment	124
Passenger Compartment Air Filter	125
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators	128
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators	128
Instrument Panel Cluster	129
Speedometer and Odometer	130
Tachometer	130
Safety Belt Reminder Light	130
Air Bag Readiness Light	131
Charging System Light	132
Brake System Warning Light	132
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light	133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage	134
Malfunction Indicator Lamp	135
Oil Pressure Light	138
Overdrive Off Light	139
Four-Wheel-Drive Light	139
Power Indicator Light	139
Fuel Gage	140
Audio System(s)	141
Setting the Time	141
Radio with CD	142
Radio Reception	147
Care of Your CDs	147
Care of Your CD Player	147
Fixed Mast Antenna	147
Driving Your Vehicle	149
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle	150
Driver Behavior	150
Driving Environment	150
Vehicle Design	151
Defensive Driving	151
Drunken Driving	152
Control of a Vehicle	155
Braking	155
Steering	158
Off-Road Recovery	161
Passing	161
Loss of Control	163
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle	164
Driving at Night	178
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads	179
City Driving	182
Freeway Driving	183
Before Leaving on a Long Trip	184
Highway Hypnosis	185
Hill and Mountain Roads	186
Winter Driving	188
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow	192
Towing	195
Towing Your Vehicle	195
Recreational Vehicle Towing	195
Loading Your Vehicle	199
Towing a Trailer	205
Service and Appearance Care	213
Service	215
Doing Your Own Service Work	215
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle	216
Fuel	216
Gasoline Octane	216
Gasoline Specifications	216
California Fuel	217
Additives	218
Fuels in Foreign Countries	218
Filling Your Tank	219
Filling a Portable Fuel Container	221
Checking Things Under the Hood	222
Hood Release	222
Engine Compartment Overview	224
Engine Oil	225
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter	230
Automatic Transmission Fluid	232
Manual Transmission Fluid	235
Hydraulic Clutch	236
Engine Coolant	237
Radiator Pressure Cap	240
Engine Overheating	240
Cooling System	243
Power Steering Fluid	249
Windshield Washer Fluid	249
Brakes	251
Battery	254
Jump Starting	255
Rear Axle	260
Four-Wheel Drive	261
Bulb Replacement	263
Halogen Bulbs	263
Headlamps	263
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps	265
Sidemarker Lamps	265
Rear Combination Lamps	266
Replacement Bulbs	267
Tires	267
Inflation - Tire Pressure	275
Tire Inspection and Rotation	276
When It Is Time for New Tires	278
Buying New Tires	279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading	280
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance	281
Wheel Replacement	282
Tire Chains	283
If a Tire Goes Flat	284
Changing a Flat Tire	284
Appearance Care	297
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle	298
Care of Safety Belts	300
Weatherstrips	300
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle	301
Sheet Metal Damage	303
Finish Damage	303
Underbody Maintenance	303
Chemical Paint Spotting	303
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials	304
Vehicle Identification	305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)	305
Service Parts Identification Label	305
Electrical System	305
Add-On Electrical Equipment	305
Fuses and Circuit Breakers	306
Capacities and Specifications	310
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts	312
Engine Drive Belt Routing	313
Maintenance Schedule	315
Maintenance Schedule	316
Introduction	316
Maintenance Requirements	316
Your Vehicle and the Environment	316
How This Section is Organized	317
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services	318
Using Your Maintenance Schedule	318
Selecting the Right Schedule	318
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance	321
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance	331
Part B: Owner Checks and Services	338
At Each Fuel Fill	338
At Least Once a Month	338
At Least Twice a Year	339
At Least Once a Year	339
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections	342
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection	342
Exhaust System Inspection	342
Fuel System Inspection	342
Engine Cooling System Inspection	342
Throttle System Inspection	343
Rear Axle and Front Axle (Four-Wheel-Drive) Service	343
Brake System Inspection	343
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants	344
Part E: Maintenance Record	346
Customer Assistance and Information	349
Customer Assistance and Information	350
Customer Satisfaction Procedure	350
Online Owner Center	351
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users	352
Customer Assistance Offices	352
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities	353
Roadside Assistance Program	353
Courtesy Transportation	355
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records	357
Reporting Safety Defects	358
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government	358
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government	358
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors	358
Service Publications Ordering Information	359

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Ignition Transmission Lock Check

While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn

the ignition key to LOCK in each shift lever position.

•

With an automatic transmission, the key should turn

to LOCK only when the shift lever is in PARK (P).

•

With a manual transmission, the key should turn to

LOCK only if you push the key in farther, while

turning it towards LOCK.

On all vehicles, the key should come out only in LOCK.

Parking Brake and Automatic

Transmission Park (P) Mechanism

Check

{

CAUTION:

When you are doing this check, your vehicle

could begin to move. You or others could be

injured and property could be damaged. Make

sure there is room in front of your vehicle in

case it begins to roll. Be ready to apply the

regular brake at once should the vehicle begin

to move.

Park on a fairly steep hill, with the vehicle facing

downhill. Keeping your foot on the regular brake, set the

parking brake.

•

To check the parking brake’s holding ability: With

the engine running and transmission in

NEUTRAL (N), slowly remove foot pressure from

the regular brake pedal. Do this until the vehicle is

held by the parking brake only.

•

To check the PARK (P) mechanism’s holding ability:

With the engine running, shift to PARK (P). Then

release the parking brake followed by the regular

brake.

If your vehicle is four-wheel drive, be sure the

transfer case is not in NEUTRAL.

Underbody Flushing Service

At least every spring, use plain water to flush any

corrosive materials from the underbody. Take care to

clean thoroughly any areas where mud and other debris

can collect.

6-27