Chevrolet tracker 2003 repair manual




















The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. Page 35 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. In a crash, you would move dealer will order you an extender.

If possible, an older child should wear a Older Children lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face or neck. The belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the thighs.

Page 38 Never do this. Here two children are wearing the same belt. In a crash, the two children can becrushed together and seriously injured. Page 39 behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Page 40 People should never hold baby in their arms while riding in a vehicle.

During a crash a baby much will become so heavy it is not possible to holdit. Page 41 Children who are up against, or very close to, any air bag when it inflates can be seriously injured killed.

Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offer outstanding protection for adults and older children, but not for young children and infants. Page 42 For most basic types of child restraints, there are many different models available. When purchasing a child restraint, be sure it designed to be used in a motor vehicle. Page 43 Child Restraint Systems A rear-facing infant seat B provides restraint with the seating surface against the back of the infant.

The An infant car bed A , a special bed made for use in a harness system holds the infant in place and, in a crash, motor vehicle, is an infant restraint system designed acts to keep the infant positioned in the restraint. Some with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields. Page 45 When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child child restraints work? If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets federal motor A child restraint system is any device designed for vehicle safety standards.

Accident statistics show that children are safer if they Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat. Page 47 If the child restraint does not have a top strap, one can Anchor the top strap to one of the following anchor be obtained, in kit form, for many child restraints. Be sure to use an anchor point located on the Ask the child restraint manufacturer whether or not a kit same side of the vehicle as the seating position is available.

If your vehicle is equipped with a luggage compartment cover, remove it before using the top strap. In a crash, the child could be seriously injured or killed. Put the child restraint on the seat. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for adult or larger child passenger. Page 54 Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is plate and pulling it along the belt.

Put the restraint on the seat. Page 56 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of 4. Make sure the release button is the retractor to set the lock. Page 57 7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger. Your vehicle has air bags one air bag for the driver You can be severely injured or killed in a crash and another air bag for the right front passenger.

The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See Air Bag Readiness Light on page for more information. Page When Should An Air Bag Inflate If something is between an occupant and an air bag, the bag might not inflate properly or it might force the object into that person causing severe injury or even death.

The path of an inflating air bag must be kept clear. The air bag is not designed to inflate in In an impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing rollovers, rear impacts, or in many side impacts because system detects that the vehicle is in a crash. After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates, so quickly the vehicle sh Id out as I n as it safe that some people may not even realize the air bag to do so.

Page 64 If your vehicle ever gets into a lot of water such as Your vehicle is equipped with a crash sensing and water up to the carpeting or higher or if water enters diagnostic module, which records information your vehicle and soaks the carpet, the air bag about the air bag system.

If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the There are parts of the air bag system in several places front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bags around your vehicle. Look for any other A crash can damage the restraint systems in loose or damaged safety belt system parts.

See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. Parking Over Things That Burn Page Keys Keys Leaving children in a vehicle with the ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Page Remote Keyless Entry System If you need a new key, contact your dealer who can One key is used for the obtain the correct key code.

See Roadside Assistance ignition, the doors and all Program on page for more information. Notice: Your vehicle has a number of features that can help prevent theft. Page Remote Keyless Entry System Operation Remote Keyless Entry System Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to Operation use this equipment.

If your vehicle has this feature, you can lock and unlock At times you may notice a decrease in range. This is your doors from about 3 feet 1 m up to 30 feet normal for any remote keyless entry system. Page 73 3. Read the instructions inside the case. To resynchronize your transmitter and receiver, follow these directions: 4. Put the two halves back together. Stand close to your vehicle. From the outside, use your key.

To lock the door, turn the key toward the front of the vehicle. To unlock Door Locks the door, turn the key toward the rear. To lock the door from the inside, push down on the manual lock rod located To lock all the doors and the tailgate, press the right side of the switch. To unlock the doors and the tailgate, press the left side of the switch. If you have a convertible, you can still open close the closed. Je with the tai open because carbon monoxide CO gas can come into your vehicle.

Page Windows Windows Leaving children in a vehicle with the windows closed is dangerous. A child can be overcome by the extreme heat and can suffer permanent injuries or even death from heat stroke. Never leave a child alone in a vehicle, especially with the windows closed in warm or hot weather. Push down on the front of the switch to lower a window and lift up the front of the switch to raise a window.

There is an individual control near each window. To use express down, push the You can also swing them to the side.

The visors may switch all the way down. Page 82 ON C : This is the position that the switch returns to after you start your engine and release the switch. The switch stays in ON when the engine is running. But even when the engine is not running, you can use to operate your electrical accessories and to display On manual transmission vehicles, turning the some instrument panel cluster warning and indicator And the excessive heat Automatic Transmission can damage your starter motor.

Turn off the engine. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord. Page 85 How long should you keep the coolant heater plugged in? The answer depends on the outside temperature, the kind of oil you have, and some other things. If you have four- wheel c.. Je, your vehic. Page Instrument Panel three-speed automatic transmission. While in the Overdrive Off three-speed mode, the transmission will not shift into the overdrive position.

To convert the transmission to the three-speed mode, press in the overdrive-off button and release it. Slowly let up on the clutch pedal as you press the accelerator pedal. To stop, let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Your front axle your front axle to give you extra traction and can not engaged in two-wheel drive.

Page Parking Brake Nofice: Driving with the parking brake on can Parking Brake cause your parking brake to overheat. You may have to replace them, and you could also damage other parts of your vehicle. If you are towing a trailer, see Towing a Trailer on page Page 94 Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. Running It can be dangerous to leave your vehicle with the engine running. Your vehicle could move suddenly if the shift lever is not fully in PARK with the parking brake firmly set.

Page Parking Your Vehicle 3. Remove the screw and cover. Using your finger, move the return plate toward the rear of the vehicle until it stops.

But if you ever have here are some things to know. Engine exhaust can RII1. See Shifting Into Park P page Page Mirrors Outside Manual Mirrors Mirrors Adjust these mirrors by hand so that you can just see Manual Rearview Mirror the side of your vehicle when you are sitting in a comfortable driving position. An inside rearview mirror is attached to your windshield. Outside Power Mirrors The mirror can be adjusted up and down or side to side.

A convex to select the mirror you wish to adjust. Use If you try to carry something on top of your your key to lock and unlock the glove box.

Page Use GM accessory racks that are compatible with your luggage carrier for transporting sports equipment. These are available through your GM dealer. The crossrails, if equipped, are adjustable, but are only designed to move a limited amount. The front and rear crossrails are not interchangeable. When you carry large things, never Luggage or other cargo placed in the luggage let them hang over the rear or the sides of your compartment can be hidden from view by a luggage vehicle.

Swing your sun visors down. Swing the front top bow up and back while folding the canvas top as shown. Page 7. Push the front top bow latches down until they click 8. Swing your sun visors up. Reverse the steps to close your sunroof. Be sure your front top bow latched securely. Wrap the holding strap around the canvas top and snap it to the front top bow retaining strap. Page Convertible Top Convertible Top Removing and Installing the Rear Window Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable rear window and removable side windows.

The rear window on your vehicle is removable. This Notice: allows you to open the back opening all the way or to Never raise or lower the top while the vehicle is replace the window if it becomes deteriorated.

Pull the rear window frame bar rearward see illustration above. Then slide the bar to the left to remove the window. Page 3. Release the plastic strip sewn along the bottom To install the side window: edge of the window by gently pulling down and out. Then release the plastic along the front edge of the window by pulling it forward and out.

Pull rearward on the rear edge of the window to Lowering and Raising the make sure the window is secure and finish zipping Canvas Top the window. Remove the side windows of the canvas top as shown previously. Remember to release the tension in the canvas top support arms first. Page 5. Engage the latches by pushing down on the 4. Unhook the front end of the rear canvas top. You support arms at the hinges. Lower the bow slowly while Reverse the steps to raise your canvas top.

Instrument Panel Overview.. Hazard Warning Flashers 3. Charging System Light Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your key is in, and even if the key isn't in. Press this button to make the front and rear turn signal lamps flash on and off. You can raise it to the highest level to give your legs more room when you exit and enter your vehicle. For high beams, The turn signal has an upward for right and a push the turn signal lever toward the instrument downward for left position.

These positions allow you panel. Turn the inner band up for longer intervals between wiper cycles. Turn the band down for shorter intervals. For steady wiping at low speed, move the stalk down to LO. Page Windshield Washer Rear Window WasherMiper To wash your windshield, pull the stalk with the wiper turn on wiper, your rear symbol it toward you time. When release the upper push button.

Cruise control can be dangerous on slippery roads. On such roads, fast changes in tire traction can cause needless wheel spinning, and you could lose control.

Page Exterior Lamps Exterior Lamps! Page When the DRL are on, only your headlamps will be on There is a delay in the transition between the daytime at a reduced brightness.

Once the parking brake is released Instrument Panel Brightness the DRL will turn on if it is daylight or the Automatic Headlamp System will turn on if it is dark enough This feature controls the brightness of the instrument outside.

Page Dome Lamp Entry Lighting If your vehicle has remote keyless entry, it is equipped with an entry lighting feature that controls your dome lamp and cargo lamp, if equipped. For the dome lamp to operate as described below, the switch must be in the middle position: Your interior lamps will come on and stay on for a set time whenever you press the UNLOCK button on Some four-door models are equipped with a cargo lamp. The cargo lamp comes on when any door is opened, and goes off when doors are shut.

Accessory Power Outlets If your vehicle has an accessory power outlet, you can plug in auxiliary electrical equipment. Page Ashtrays And Cigarette Lighter Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter Certain power accessory plugs may not be compatible to the power accessory outlet and could result in To use the lighter, if equipped, the ignition key must be blown vehicle or adapter fuses. Push the lighter in all the way and let If you experience a problem see your dealer for go. Page Climate Controls Climate Controls If the airflow seems low when the fan is at the highest setting, the passenger compartment air filter, if equipped, may need to be replaced.

When N C is pressed, right for outside air. With the lever in this position, an indicator light in the button will come on to let you outside air will circulate throughout your vehicle. Page Defogging and Defrosting Rear Window Defogger If your vehicle has this feature, the rear window defogger Fog on the inside of windows is a result of high humidity uses a warming grid to clear fog from the rear window.

This can be minimized if the climate control system is The button is located on used properly. There are two modes to clear fog or frost An indicator light in the button will come on to let your know that the rear Use the air outlets located window defogger is activated. Be sure to clear as in the center and outboard much snow from the rear window as possible. Page Passenger Compartment Air Filter Operation Tips Passenger Compartment Air Filter Clear away any ice, snow or leaves from the air All models come equipped from the factory with a slot in inlets at the base of the windshield that may the ventilation system that is ready to accept passenger block the flow of air into your vehicle.

Page To install the air filters, do the following: 2. Lift the top tab on the cover to remove the filter cover. Lower the glove box door, then push in the sides of the glove box to completely lower the door to allow access to the slot where the air filters will be installed. Page 4. Then line up the grooves of the second filter with the lower one and slide in on top of the lower one.

Reverse the steps to remove the air filters and then install new ones. Once you remove the filter, if you choose not to replace it, it will not damage your vehicle.

This part describes the warning lights and gages When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on that may be on your vehicle. Page Instrument Panel Cluster Instrument Panel Cluster Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is running.

You can use it while Your odometer shows how far your vehicle has driving to select correct shift points. The light start your vehicle, it means the air bag system tells you if there is an electrical problem.

You may notice that the pedal is Warning Light harder to push. Or, the pedal may go closer to the floor. It may take longer to stop. If the light is still on, With the anti-lock brake have the vehicle towed for service. If the gage properly if the anti-lock brake system warning pointer moves to the light is on.

Driving with the anti-lock brake H red side, your engine system warning light on can lead to an is too hot. Page If the Light Is On Steady If the Light Is Flashing The following may prevent more serious damage to You may be able to correct the emission system your vehicle: malfunction by considering the following: Reducing vehicle speed.

Did you recently put fuel into your vehicle? If so, reinstall the fuel cap, making sure to fully install Avoiding hard accelerations. Page Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Have you recently changed brands of fuel? If so, be sure to fuel your vehicle with quality fuel. See Programs Gasoline Octane on page When the gage first indicates on and the transfer E empty , you still have case lever is in one of the about one or two gallons four-wheel drive Page Audio System Audio System s Some models do not include a radio, however all models come with four speakers, an antenna and all of the wiring needed to install a radio.

The display will show your selection. TUNE: Turn this knob to choose radio stations. SEEK : Press the right or the left arrow to seek to the next or to the previous station and stay there. Then press and hold the AUDIO button for The six numbered pushbuttons let you return to your more than two seconds until you hear a beep. B and favorite stations.

The than two seconds until you hear a beep. L and a zero player will pull it in. Release it to play playing, press this button to play the compact disc. CD the passage. The display will show elapsed time while will appear on the display. The range for most AM stations is greater than for FM, especially at night. Page Your Driving. The Road.

Page Defensive Driving But driver behavior factors are far more often the cause telephone call, reading, or reaching for something on of a utility vehicle rollover than are environmental or the floor makes proper defensive driving more difficult vehicle factors. Safe driver behavior and understanding and can even cause a collision, with resulting injury. Page There is a gender difference, too. Women generally But the ability to drive is affected well below a BAC of have a lower relative percentage of body water 0.

Research shows that the driving skills than men. Since alcohol is carried in body water, this of many people are impaired at a BAC approaching means that a woman generally will reach a higher BAC 0. Page Braking Braking Avoid needless heavy braking. Some people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy Braking action involves perception time and braking rather than keeping pace with traffic.

This is reaction time. Your brakes may not have time to cool between hard stops. ABS is an advanced electronic braking system that will help prevent a braking skid. If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes, this warning light on the instrument panel will come on briefly when you start your vehicle. The computer is to get your foot up to the brake pedal or always decrease stopping distance.

If you get too close to the programmed to make the most of available tire and road conditions. This will give you maximum braking while turn the front wheels. You can do this by pushing will keep the vehicle going in the same direction. Page If you need to reduce your speed as you approach a curve, do it before you enter the curve, while your front wheels are straight ahead.

Maintain a reasonable, steady speed. Wait to accelerate until you are out of the curve, and then accelerate gently into the straightaway.

For start your left lane change signal before moving out one thing, following too closely reduces your area of the right lane to pass. Page Loss Of Control Loss of Control If your vehicle starts to slide, ease your foot off the accelerator pedal and quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. For example, be sure to have all necessary maintenance This off-road guide is for vehicles that have four-wheel and service work done.

Check to make sure all drive. Page Traveling to Remote Areas Environmental Concerns Off-road driving can provide wholesome and satisfying It makes sense to plan your trip, especially when going to a remote area. Know the terrain and plan your recreation. However, it also raises environmental route. You are much less likely to get bad surprises.

Page Controlling your vehicle is the key to successful off-road Scanning the Terrain driving. One of the best ways to control your vehicle Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds is to control your speed. Here are some things to keep of terrain.

Page When you drive over obstacles or rough terrain, keep a Driving on Off-Road Hills firm grip on the steering wheel. Ruts, troughs or Off-road driving often takes you up, down or across a other surface features can jerk the wheel out of your hill. With the brake pedal pressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the transmission to Use your headlamps even during the day.

Page Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill. Page Are there any hidden surface obstacles? Are there some things I should not do when Logs? Is there a hidden Yes! These are important because if you ignore creek bank or even a river bottom with large them you could lose control and have a serious rocks?

Page from tilting and rolling over. Also, driving across an Am I likely to stall when going downhill? This could cause a downhill slide or a rollover. What should I do? If you feel your vehicle starting to slide sideways, turn downhill. This should help straighten out the vehicle and prevent the side slipping. At faster speeds, water splashes on your ignition system and your vehicle can stall.

Stalling can also occur if you Fh-mve any brush debris that has collected on the get your tailpipe under water. Drive defensively. Adjust your inside rearview mirror to reduce the glare from headlamps behind you. It can take a second or two, or even several seconds, for your eyes to readjust to the dark. Page Driving too fast through large water puddles or even The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your going through some car washes can cause problems, windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy too.

The water may affect your brakes. Try to avoid rain can make it harder to see road signs and puddles. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. When your vehicle is hydroplaning, it has little or no contact with the road. Page City Driving City Driving Here are ways to increase your safety in city driving: Know the best way to get to where you are going. Get a city map and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross-country trip.

Page Freeway Driving Freeway Driving The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Drive at the same speed most of the other drivers are driving. Too-fast or too-slow driving breaks a smooth traffic flow. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. If it needs allow a reasonable following distance.

Expect to move slightly slower at night. Or is it just plain falling asleep at the wheel? Call it highway hypnosis, lack of awareness, or whatever. There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along with the hum of the tires on the road, the drone of the engine, and the rush of the wind against the vehicle that can make you sleepy.

Coas Jownh ignition off is dangerous. Page Winter Driving Here are some tips for winter driving; You may see highway signs on mountains that warn of special problems. Examples are long Have your vehicle in good shape for winter.

Be alert to these and take You may want to put winter emergency supplies in appropriate action. Page Whatever the condition smooth ice, packed, blowing or loose snow drive with caution. Accelerate gently. Try not to break the fragile traction. If you accelerate too fast, the drive wheels will spin and polish the surface under the tires even more. Page Remember, unless you have anti-lock, if you brake so If You're Caught in a Blizzard hard that your wheels stop rolling, you'll just slide.

Brake so your wheels always keep rolling and you can still steer. Whatever your braking system, allow greater following distance on any slippery road. Put on extra clothing or wrap a blanket around you. If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make Snow can trap exhaust gases under your body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, vehicle.

Start the engine again and repeat this only when you feel really uncomfortable from the cold. But do it as little as j o u let your tires sk,,r at high speed, they possible.

The hooks are provided at the front and rear of your vehicle. Page These hooks, when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. The hooks could break off and you or others could be injured from the chain or cable snapping back. Page Towing Towing With the proper preparation and equipment, many vehicles can be towed in these ways. Towing Your Vehicle Here are some important things to consider before you do recreational vehicle towing: Consult your dealer or a professional towing service if you need to have your disabled vehicle towed.

Page Follow these steps: Dinghy Towing 1. Set the parking brake. To tow your vehicle from the front four-wheel-drive 2.

Page Notice: The front wheels transmit shocks during Dolly Towing towing. The steering column may not be strong enough to withstand the shocks. Always unlock the To tow your vehicle from the rear, do the following: steering wheel before towing. Page And, if you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out. Page Your vehicle can tow a trailer. To identify what the Consider using a sway control. You can ask a hitch vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should dealer about sway controls.

Page You can ask your dealer for our trailering information or advice, or you can write us at: Chevrolet Chevrolet Customer Assistance P. The arrows on your instrument panel will flash whenever you signal a turn or lane change. Properly hooked up, You really should not park your v d c l e , with a the trailer lamps will also flash, telling other drivers trailer attached, on a hill. Parking on a Hill 6. Release the regular brakes. Apply your regular brakes and hold the pedal down while you: start your engine, shift into a gear, and Windshield Washer Fluid Service Genuine GM parts have one of these marks: Your dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it.

It tells you You can be injured and your vehicle could be much more about how to service your vehicle than this damaged if you try to do service work on a manual can.

Page Fuel Fuel Gasoline Specifications It is recommended that gasoline meet specifications Use of the recommended fuel is an important part of the which were developed by the American Automobile proper maintenance of your vehicle.

Manufacturers Association and endorsed by the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers Association for better Gasoline Octane vehicle performance and engine protection. It can corrode metal parts in your fuel If your vehicle is certified to meet California Emission system and also damage the plastic and rubber Standards see the underhood emission control label , it parts. It burns violently, and that can cause very bad injuries.

Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from fuel. Page If you get fuel on yourself and then something ignites it, you could be badly burned. Fuel can spray out on you if you open the fuel cap too quickly. This spray can happen if your tank is nearly full, and is more likely in hot weather. Make sure you fully install the cap. The diagnostic system can left off or improperly determine if the fuel cap has been installed.

Page Lift the hood, release the hood prop from its retainer and put the slot hood prop into the in the hood. Then go to the front of the vehicle, pull up on the Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood hood, and push the hood release lever to your Page G.

Engine Oil Dipstick A. Engine Compartment Fuse Block 6. Engine Air CleanedFilter H. Engine Oil Fill Cap C. Battery I. Brake Fluid Reservoir D. Power Steering Fluid Reservoir J. Engine Coolant Recovery Tank E. Page When open the hood on the 2. Engine Compartment Fuse Block B. We know this sounds crazy. It's a stupid rule in our opinion, but they authorize our manuals and that's what their lawyers require.

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