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Summary of Contents for Tracker 1994

Page 1: ...1994 TRACKER...

Page 2: ...t Systems Features Controls Comfort Controls Audio Systems Your Driving and the Road 99 1 Problems on the Road 131 I Service Appearance Care 155 I Maintenance Schedule 203 Customer Assistance informat...

Page 3: ...me General Motorsof Canada Limited for Chevrolet Motor Division whereverit appears in this manual For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual Aux propriktaires canadiens Vous pouvez vous p...

Page 4: ...ehicles of this type fdure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident Be sure to read the on pavement and off road driving guidelines in this manual See Driving Gui...

Page 5: ...e your manual and includes safety and vehicledamage warnings and symbols Part 1 Seats Restraint Systems This part tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly Part 2 Features Controls Thi...

Page 6: ...ence of service information You can find it on the last page of this These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people L Safety Warningsand Symbols You will find a number of safety cau...

Page 7: ...so seewarning labels on your vehicle Theyuse yellow for cautions bluc for notices and the words CAUTION or NOTICE Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle For exampl...

Page 8: ...r and Washer Rear Window Wiper Rear Window Defogger VentilatingFan Recirculate Inside Air Circulate OutsideAir Bi Level Vent Heater These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights Engine Coolan...

Page 9: ...How to Use This Manual Here are some other symbols you may see Hood Release Lighter Horn a...

Page 10: ...traint Systems Seats and Seat Controls 10 Safety Belts They re for Everyone 15 Why Safety BeltsWork 16 Here Are Questions Many People Ask about Safety Belts and the Answers I8 Safety Belt Reminder Lig...

Page 11: ...the front seat to unlock it Slide the seatto where you want it Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the seat is lockedinto place I 3 Reclining Front Seatbacks T...

Page 12: ...ts are fixed on some vehicles and adjustable on others Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears This position reduces the chanc...

Page 13: ...iclemake it easy to getin and out of the rear seat 0 When you pull up on the recliner release lever the seatback will tilt forward and the whole seat willslide forward After someone gets into the rear...

Page 14: ...r seatback and then flip the whole rear seat up against the front seats 1 Swing the safety belt buckles forward and down Pull the knobs on both sides of the seatback If you have a split rear seat you...

Page 15: ...swing it down Push the support bar into the floor bracket Be sure the support bar is secured 0 unfold the seat ieep your hands safetybelts and other bjects away from where the seat will st Pull the s...

Page 16: ...to wear safety belts Here s vhy Thev work tou never know if you ll be in a crash If rou do have a crash you don t know if it vi11be a bad one 1few crashes are mild and some crashes an be so serious t...

Page 17: ...When you ride in or on anything you go as fast as it goes For example if the bike is going 10 mph 16 km h so is the child I6 When the bike hits the block it stops But the child keeps going Fdke the si...

Page 18: ...Put someone on it Get it up to speed Then stop the vehicle I he rider doesn t stop The person keeps going until stopped by something In a real vehicle it could be the windshield 17...

Page 19: ...e whether you re wearing a safety belt or not But you can easily unbucklea safety belt even if you re upside down And your chance of being consciousduring and after an accident so you an unbuckle and...

Page 20: ...d the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less than 40 mph 65 km h Safety belts are for everyone w How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for peopl...

Page 21: ...nd lock the door 2 Adjustthe seat to seehow see Seats in the Index so you can sit up straight 3 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you Don t let it get twisted 4 Pushthelatchplate into t...

Page 22: ...der the lap belt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest Thes...

Page 23: ...ION You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm In a crash your budy would move too far forward which would increase the chance of head and neck injury Also the belt woul...

Page 24: ...ap shoulder belt and the lap portion should be worn as lowas possible throughout the pregnancy The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother Whena safety belt is worn properly it smore li...

Page 25: ...Shoulder Belt The rear seats have lap shoulder belts Here s how t o wear one properly 1 Pickupthelatchplateandpullthe belt across you Don t let it get twisted 2 Push the latch plate into the buckle u...

Page 26: ...pelvic bones Andyou d be less likely to slide under the lapbelt If you slid under it the belt would apply force at your abdomen This could cause serious or even fatal injuries The shoulder belt shoul...

Page 27: ...hildren Everyone in a vehicle needs protection That includes infants and all children smaller than adultsize In fact the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says chi...

Page 28: ...w that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the front seat We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in the rear seat unless the child is...

Page 29: ...ons for the child restraint 2 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 3 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety belt through or ar...

Page 30: ...he retractor while you push down on the child restraint 7 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s saf...

Page 31: ...low the instructions for the childrestraint 3 Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say 4 Pick up the latch plate and run the lap and shoulder portions of the vehicle s safety be...

Page 32: ...the retractor while you push down on the child restraint 8 Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is secure To remove the childrestraint just unbuckle the vehicle s sa...

Page 33: ...wear the vehicle s safety belts Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rearseat But they need to use the safety belts properly 0 Childrenwhoaren tbuckled up ca...

Page 34: ...der you an extender It s free When you go in to order it take the heaviest coat you will 3L v I wear so the extender will be long enough the hips just touching the child s thighs for you The extender...

Page 35: ...edat the time of the collision Q What s wrong withthis A The belt is torn Tom or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash They can rip apart under impact forces If a belt is torn or frayed get a ne...

Page 36: ...DoorLocks 37 Theft 39 NewVehicle Break In 39 Ignitionswitch 39 Starting Your Engine 40 Automatic Transmission 42 Manual Transmission 44 Four wheel Drive 46 Parking 48 EngineExhaust 51 Windows 52 Horn...

Page 37: ...has a code onit that tells our dealer or a qualified locksmithhow 3 make extra keys Keep the code ina afe place If you lose your keys you ll le able to have new ones made easily sing this code NOTICE...

Page 38: ...oward the front of the vehicle To unlock the door turn the key toward the rear To lock the door from the inside push down the button on the door To unlock it pull up on the button Leaving Your Vehicle...

Page 39: ...t opening the tailgate See Opening and Closing Your Rear Window in the Index Open the tailgate with the bottom of the window still altached to the tailgate When closing the tailgate be sure e 0 Both l...

Page 40: ...ed an elaborate break in But it will per form better in the long run if you fol low these guidelines 0 Keep yourspeedat 55 mph 88 km h or less for the first 500 miles 804 km 0 Don t drive at any one s...

Page 41: ...be sure it is all the way in If it is then turn thesteer ing wheelleft and right while you turn the key hard But turn the key only with your hand Usinga tool to force it could break the key or the ig...

Page 42: ...form properly If you ever have to have your vehicle towed see the part of this manual that tells how to doit without damag ing your vehicle See Towing Your Vehicle in the Index riving through Deep Sta...

Page 43: ...ther thekind of oil you have and some other things Instead of trying to list everything here we ask that you contact a Geo dealer in the area where you ll be parking your vehicle The dealer can give y...

Page 44: ...nd Mud Ice or Snow in the Index t 0 N Neutral In this position your engine doesn t connect with the wheels To restart when you re already moving use N Neutral only Also use N when your vehicle is bein...

Page 45: ...al as you press the accelerator pedal You can shift into I when you re going less than 20 mph 32 km h If you ve come to a complete stop and it s hard to shift into 1 put the shift lever in Neutral and...

Page 46: ...Shift Speed Cruise Shift Speed Engine 1to2 2 to3 3 to 4 4 to5 2 to3 3 to 4 1 6L L4 15 26 35 45 4 to 5 16 valve 24 40 64 72 63 to 72 48 to 56 1 6L L4 15 25 40 45 32 to 42 39 to 45 30 to 35 8 valve 24...

Page 47: ...brakes will still work When you shift back into two wheel drive your FreewheelingHubs Your vehicle may have either manual or automatic freewheeling hubs You must NOTICE Manual To lock or unlock the h...

Page 48: ...ting engages your front axle o help drive your vehicle Use 4 vhen you need extra traction such as on vet or icy roads or in most off road ituations q Shift to this setting only when your rehicle needs...

Page 49: ...ld the brake pedal down Pull the parking brake lever up until youcan push in therelease button Hold the release button in as you move the lever all the way down NOTICE Driving with the parking brake o...

Page 50: ...e the vehicle with the engine running it could overheat and even catchfie You or others could be injured Don t leave your vehicle with the engine running unless you have to TorqueLock AUTOMATIC TRANSM...

Page 51: ...ff Turn the key to ON or ACC 3 Find the access hole cover A on the driver s side of the console near the shift lever 4 Remove the screw B and cover A 5 Inside you ll see the return plate C Using your...

Page 52: ...haust system had been modified improperly If you ever suspect exhaust is coming into your vehicle 0 Driveitonly with all the windows down to blow out any CO and immediatelv Haveyourvehicle fixed Runni...

Page 53: ...is in a drive gear not in N Neutral Follow the proper steps to be sure your vehicle won t move See Shifting into P Park in the Index If you re parking ona hill and if you re pulling a trailer also se...

Page 54: ...g canbe dangerous The movementof tha columncould startleor confuse you causingyou to lose control of the vehicle Adjust the steeringcoIumn only when the vehicle is not being driven An adjustable steer...

Page 55: ...r he lever on the left side of the steering olumn includes your 1 TurnSignalandLane Change 1 HeadlightHigh LowBeamand 1 Lighting Operation Indicator Passing Signal irumSignal and Lane Change ndicafor...

Page 56: ...ements certain states and provinces may apply their own lighting regulations that may require special attention before you operate these lights For example somejurisdictions may require that you opera...

Page 57: ...vehicle more visible to pedestrians and other drivers during daylight hours DRL arerequired on new vehicles sold in Canada The low beam headlights will come on at reduced brightness in daylight when 0...

Page 58: ...lights Turn the knob to he right to brighten the lights or tothe eft to dim them Windshield WiperlWasherLever The lever on the right side of the steering olumn controls thewindshield wipers md washers...

Page 59: ...A circuit breaker will stop them until the motor cools Clear away snow or ice to preventan overload NOTICE 0 0 0 0 When using concentrated washer fluid follow the manufacturer s instructions for addi...

Page 60: ...add washer fluid see Windshield Washer Fluid in the Index Mirrors Inside Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached above your windshield The mirror has pivots so that you can adjust it up...

Page 61: ...io that you can just see the side of your Iehicle when you are sitting in a omfortable position Storage and Compartments Glove Box To open the glove box pull the latch toward you Use your key to lock...

Page 62: ...nt panel is a storage bin Coinholder and Bin Your console has a coinholder and a smal storage bin Cupholder Two cupholders are on the center console next to the parking brake lever Sun Visors To block...

Page 63: ...r III Ashtrays and Lighter Zigarette Lighter ro use the lighter push the lighter in all he way and let go When it s ready it wil mp back by itself NOTICE Don t hold a cigarette lighter in with your ha...

Page 64: ...y Rear Ashtray The rear ashtray is on the back of the enter console Pull the door to open it T o remove the ashtray press down on the ab and pull the ashtray out NOTICE Don t put papers and other thin...

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Page 66: ...sher Lever 7 Rear Window Wiper Switch 8 Comfort Controls Beam Lever 9 Audio System 10 Lighter 11 Assist Grip 12 Glove Box 13 Transmission ShiftLever 14 Coinholder andBin 15 Transfer Case Shift Lever 1...

Page 67: ...eed to know to drive safely and economically Optional Cluster If you have the optional cluster your instrument panel gives you additional information The cluster includes a tachometer UNLEADED FUEL ON...

Page 68: ...the old reading numbers probably someone has tried to The trip odometer can tell you how far be then it s Set at zero but a label onthe turn it back The numbers may not be and when the newone was inst...

Page 69: ...you or others from injury Warning lights go on when there may be or is a problem withone of your vehicle s functions As you will see in the details on the next few pages some warning lights come on br...

Page 70: ...but it took more or less than half of the tank s capacity to fill it J 0 0 The gage moves a little when you turn stop or speed up When you turn theengine off the gage doesn t go back to E Brake System...

Page 71: ...brake problem ngine Coolant Temperature Gage rhis gage shows the engine coolanl emperature If the gage pointer moves to he H red side your engine is too hot t means that your engine coolant has verhea...

Page 72: ...l your fuel economy won t be a s good and your engine may not run as smoothly This could lead to costly repairs not covered by your warranty Engine Oil Pressure Light If you have a problem with your o...

Page 73: ...it catches fae You UT ol krerscould be burned Check your oil as SQOD aspossible and have yaw vehicle serviced NOTICE Damage to your engine from neglected oil problems can be costly and is not covered...

Page 74: ...e windows and to the top as it is being lowered or raised Don t lower the top if it is damp or wet After the top is down the trapped water can cause stains mildew and damage to the inside of your car...

Page 75: ...eeze the front top bow latch buttons and pull the latch back I I 3 Unhookthelatchfromthefronttop 4 Swing the front top bow up andback bow while folding the canvas topout from between the top bow and t...

Page 76: ...e your sunroof Be sure your front top bow is latched securely until they click your antenna Opening and Closing Your Rear Window Make sure your rear window is clean before you try to remove it See Spe...

Page 77: ...anvas at the center of the tailgate Unzip andremove the rear window I Lay the rear window inside up on a clean dry flat surface and roll therear window from the bottomto the top teverse the steps to i...

Page 78: ...support of the rear side window frames 5 6 Unfaten the rear side windows from the frames Hook the frames back to the body of your vehicle Be sure the strap is above the frame so you don t pinch the s...

Page 79: ...from thefronttop bow J 9 Swing the front top bow back so you ll have some slack in the canvas top top bow 10 Unhook the canvas top from the front 11 Unsnap the tension straps at the roof rails and pul...

Page 80: ...e dome light that hold the canvas top to the roof support 13 Slide out the rear corner pieces 14 Unsnap the canvas from the rear top 15 Remove the canvas top from the bow vehicle and lay inside up on...

Page 81: ...ont top bow forward and teverse the steps to install your canvas op Be sure b b b The front top bow is securely latched The rear side window frames are installed all the way into the corners of the ca...

Page 82: ...side windows onto the top Fold the front part of the canvas top over the windows Lay the rear window on topof the folded canvas top 5 6 Roll the canvas top around the rear window Store in a clean dry...

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Page 84: ...ols8t Audio Systems Comfort Controls 84 Heater Controls 85 Air Conditioner Controls 85 RearWindow Defogger 86 Flow Through VentilationSystem 86 Audiosystems 87 AM FMStereo 88 AM FM Stereo with Cassett...

Page 85: ...erature Control Lever Slide the lever to change the temperature of the air flowing from the system Move it to the rightfor warmer air and to the left for cooler air The airtemperature can t be less th...

Page 86: ...his part The ncoming air is cooled and dehumidified nstead of being heated UC Push this button to change your omfort control system from heating to lir conditioning A light will come on when the air c...

Page 87: ...the ignition witch to ACC or LOCK l o not attach anything like a temporary xhicle license or a decal across the lefogger grid on the rear window NOTICE Don t use a razor blade or something else sharp...

Page 88: ...istening pleasure But you will get the most enjoyment out of it if you acquaint yourself with it first Find out what your Delco system can do and how to operate all its controls to be sure you re gett...

Page 89: ...pact Disc Player 1 Press and hold RCL TA TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE 4 HR until the correct hour appears 2 Press and hold RCL TA TIME SET At the same time press and hold TUNE b MIN u...

Page 90: ...ront and rear speakers Balance Turn the BAL conrrol behind the FADE knob to move the sound between the left and right speakers Recall Press RCL to see the station being played for a moment Or press it...

Page 91: ...the FADE knob to move the sound betweenthe front and rear speakers Balance Turn the BAL control behind the FADE knobto move the sound between theright and left speakers Recall Press RCL to see the sta...

Page 92: ...able if it s ever stolen Setting Your Security Code The instructions below tell you how to mter a security code into the system If qour vehicle loses battery power for any eason you must enter the sec...

Page 93: ...red matches the one you wrote down display 6 Press AM F after you have 6 4 should nowappear in the If the code is correct the radio will now operate If the code is wrong Err will appear in the display...

Page 94: ...pushbuttons let you return to your favorite stations To set the pushbuttons for up to 18 stations 6 AM 6 FM1 and 6 FM2 just 1 Tune inthe station 2 Press and hold one of the pushbuttons for more than t...

Page 95: ...rows show which side of the tape is playing Metal Tapes Your bias is set automatically Whena metal or chrome tape is inserted MTL will appear on the display Fast Forward Press FF to advance rapidly to...

Page 96: ...present track is finished If you hold this button or press it more than once the disc will advance further Rewind Press and hold REW to return rapidly to a favoritepassage Release it to play the pass...

Page 97: ...r code appears Release the button 8 Press TUNE 4 and hold it until the third digit of your code appears Release the button 9 Press TUNE b and hold it until the fourth digit of your code appears Releas...

Page 98: ...e best sound But FM signals will reach only about I O to 40 miles 16 to 65 ktn And tall buildings or hills can interfere with FM signals causing the sound to come and go A1 L I The range for most AM s...

Page 99: ...tective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust 11 the surface of a disc is soiled dampen a clean soft cloth in a mild neutral detergent solution and clean it wiping from the center to theedge Be...

Page 100: ...I I DefensiveDriving Drunken Driving Part 4 Your Driving and the Road 100 100 Control of a Vehicle 102 Driving Guidelines 107 Off Road Driving with Your GL O Four wheel DriveVehicle 108 DrivingatNigh...

Page 101: ...ghway death toll claiming thousands of victims every year Alcohol takes away three things that anyone needs to drive a vehicle 0 Judgment 0 Muscular Coordination Vision Police records show that almost...

Page 102: ...e ve seen it depends on how much alcohol is in the drinks and how quickly the person drinks them But it s very important to keep in mind that the ability to drive is affected well below a RAC of 0 10p...

Page 103: ...can provide That means you can lose control of your vehicle Braking Braking action involvesperception time and reactiontime First you haveto decide to push on the brake pedal That s perceptiontime The...

Page 104: ...t You re driving safely Suddenly an animaljumps out in front of you You slam on the brakes Here s what happens with ABS A computer senses that the rear wheels are slowing down If one of the rear wheel...

Page 105: ...ost control accidents mentioned on the news happen oncurves Here s why Experienced driver or beginner eachof us is subject to the same laws of physics when driving on curves The traction of the tires...

Page 106: ...n steer around the problem to the leftor right depending on the space available 4n emergency like this requires close ittention and a quick decision If you are holding the steering wheel at the recomm...

Page 107: ...cle Also you won t have adequate space if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops Keep back a reasonable distance When it looks like a chance to pass is coming up start to accelerate but stay in the...

Page 108: ...ol more limited While driving on a surface with reduced traction try your best to avoid sudden steering acceleration or braking including engine braking by shifting EOa lower gear Any sudden changes c...

Page 109: ...ng tips and suggestions These will help make your off road drivingsafer and more enjoyable l o 8 Before You Go Off Roading There are some things to do before you go out For example be sure to have a l...

Page 110: ...sful off roaddriving One of the best ways to control your vehicle is to control your speed Here are some things to keep in mind At higher speeds 0 you approach things faster and you have less time to...

Page 111: ...al accident if you drink anddrive or ride with a driver who has been drinking See Drunken Driving in the Index Driving On Off Road Hills Off road driving often takes you up jown or across a hill Drivi...

Page 112: ...there Use your headlights even during the day They make you more visible t o oncoming traffic Q What should I do if my vehicle A 0 0 0 0 stalls or is about to stall and I can t make it up the hill If...

Page 113: ...arking brake and slowly back straight down Never attempt to turn around if you are about to stall when going up a hill If the hill is steep enough to stall your vehicle it s steep enough to cause you...

Page 114: ...hard that you lock the front wheels when goingdownhill If your front wheelsare locked you can t steer your vehicle If your wheels lock up during downhill braking you may feel the vehicle starting to...

Page 115: ...he trail goes across the incline doesn t mean you have to drive it The last vehicle t o iry it might have rolled over Road Drivihg across an incline that s too steep will make your vehicle roll over Y...

Page 116: ...nd This will improve traction Hard packed snow and ice offer the worst tire traction On these surfaces it s very easy to lose control On wet ice for example the traction is so poor that you will have...

Page 117: ...steering suspension wheels tires and exhaust system for damage Also check the fuel lines and cooling systemfor any leakage Your vehicle will require more frequent service due to off road use Refer to...

Page 118: ...vehicle clean inside and out Glare at night is nladc much worse by dirt on the glass Even the inside of the glass can build up a film caused by dust Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash more tha...

Page 119: ...s wet enough and you re going fast enough When your vehicle is hydroplaning it has little or no contact with the road Hydroplaning doesn t happen often But it can if your tires haven t much tread or i...

Page 120: ...ty driving 0 Know the best way to get to where you are going Get a city rnap and plan your trip into an unknown part of the city just as you would for a cross country trip Try to usethe freeways thatr...

Page 121: ...lane glance quickly over your shoulderto make sure there isn t another vehicle in your blind spot Once youare moving on the freeway make certain you allow a reasonable following distance Expectto move...

Page 122: ...et it happento you If it does your vehicle can leave the road in less than a second and you could crash and be injured What can youdo about highway hypnosis First be aware that it can happen Then here...

Page 123: ...icle in gear when you go downhill Know how to go uphill You may want to shift down to a lower gear The lower gears help cool your engine and transmission and you can climb the hill better Stay in y o...

Page 124: ...0 C and freezing rain begins to f a l l Try to avoid hiving onwetice until salt and sand rews can get there Whatever the condition smooth ice packed blowing or loose snow drive with caution Accelerate...

Page 125: ...tuck under your clothingto keep warm You can runthe engine to keep warm but be careful Run your engineonly as long as you must This saves fuel When you run the engine make it go a little faster thanj...

Page 126: ...ully before you pulla trailer Load pulling components such as the engine transmission wheel assemblies and tires are forced to work harder against the drag of the added weight The engine is required t...

Page 127: ...ongue loadto the GVW because your vehicle willbe carrying that weight too See Loading Your Vehicle in the Index for more information about your vehicle s maximum load capacity If you re using a dead w...

Page 128: ...trailer brake parts take 3 000 psi 20650 kPa of pressure If not the trailer brake system must not be used with your vehicle If everything checks out this far then make the brake fluid tap at the port...

Page 129: ...ailer bulbs are still working Driving on Grades Reduce speed andshift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade If you don t shift down you might have to use your brakes so much...

Page 130: ...nt belts cooling system and brake adjustment Each of these is covered in this manual and the Index will help you find them quickly If you re trailering it s a good idea to review these sections before...

Page 131: ...r wheel drive vehicle with manual freewheeling hubs it can be towed from the front with a l l four wheels on the ground Follow these steps 1 Set theparkingbrake 2 Turn the ignition key to ACC t o unlo...

Page 132: ...bout some problems that can occur on the road I Part 5 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers 132 JumpStarting 133 Towing Yourvehicle 136 Engine Overheating 140 If a Tire Goes Flat I46 If You re...

Page 133: ...o make your front and rear turn signal lights flash on andoff Your hazard warning flashers work no matter what position your keyis in and even if the key isn t in To turn off the flashers push the swi...

Page 134: ...ust have a 12 volt battery with a negative ground system NOTICE If the other system isn t a 12 volt system with a negative ground both vehicles can be damaged 2 Get the vehicles close enough so the ju...

Page 135: ...cables don t have loose or missing insulation If they do you could get a shock The vehicles could be damaged too 6 Positive goes to positive and negative goes to negative or a metal engine part Conne...

Page 136: ...n t go to the dead battery It goes t o a heavy unpainted metal part on the engine of the vehicle with the dead battery Attach the cable at least 18 inches 45cm away from the tiead battery but not near...

Page 137: ...ike fog lamps aero skirting or special tires and wheels these instructions and illustrations may not be correct Before you do anything turn on the hazard warning flashers When you call tell the towing...

Page 138: ...ervice Do not use the vehicle s steering column lock for this The transmi ssion and transfer case if you have one should be in Neutral and the parking brake released Don t have your vehicle towed with...

Page 139: ...sition 4x4 wood beam across sling hains and against lower control arm fron machment brackets Position the lower lingcrossbar in front and against 4x4 wood beam INOTICE IDollies are required under the...

Page 140: ...round axle tube INOTICE ITake care not to darnage the brake pipes on the axle tubes Position the sling crossbar under and forward of the rear bumper Attach a separate safety chain around the outboard...

Page 141: ...Your Engine If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam the problem may not be too serious Sometimes theengine can get a little too hot when you 0 Climb a long hill on a hot day 0 Stop a...

Page 142: ...s while you re parked to see if the warning stops But then if you still have the warning TURN OFF THE ENGINE AND GETEVERYONE OUT OF THE VEHICLE until it cools down You may decide not to lift the hood...

Page 143: ...without coolant isn t covered by your warranty f there seems to be no leak check to see if the electric engine fan is running If the mgine is overheating the fan should be running If it isn t your veh...

Page 144: ...proper coolant mix directly to the radiator but be sure the coolink 7 4 y stem is cool before you do it A CAUTION Steam andscalding liquids from a hot cooling system can blow out and burn you badly T...

Page 145: ...s no longer hot Turn the pressure cap slowly to the left until it first stops Don t press down while turning the pressure cap If you hear a hiss wait for thatto stop A hiss means there is still some p...

Page 146: ...cap off 6 0 Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose getting hot Watch out for the engine fan By this time the coolant level inside the radiator filler neck may be lo...

Page 147: ...that side Tdke your foot off the accelerator pedal and grip the steering wheel firmly Steer to maintain lane position then gently brake to a stop well out of the traffic lane A rear blowout particular...

Page 148: ...a four wheel drive vehicle be sure the transfer case is in a drive 4 Turn off the engine transmission to 1 First or R Reverse gear not in N Neutral To be even more certain the vehicle won t move you c...

Page 149: ...ems on the Road The jack handle is under the driver s seat tart with Ihejack A jack handle R nd wheel wrench C Attach thejack handle to the jack Turn thejack handle to the right to raise the lift head...

Page 150: ...e wheel lock on the paretire and pull the wheel lock off Remove wheel nuts with the wheel wrench Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket and place it near your flat tire Attach thejack handle...

Page 151: ...the bosses arest the tlat tire A CAUTION Getting under a vehicle whenit is jacked upis dangerous If the vehicle slips off the jack you could be badly injured or killed Never get under a vehicIe when...

Page 152: ...vehicle far enqugh off the ground so there is enough room for the spare tire to fit Remove all the wheel nuts and takeoff the flat tire Remove anyrust or dirt from the wheel bolts mounting surfaces an...

Page 153: ...nded end of the nuts toward the wheel Tighten each nut by hand untilthe wheel is held against the hub Lower the vehicle by turning thejack handle counterclockwise Lower the jack zompletely 3ghten the...

Page 154: ...Seat Replace the jack jackhandle flat tire and wheel wrench If You reStuck In Sand Mud Ice or Snow What youdon t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels The method known as rockin...

Page 155: ...lerator pedal while you shift and press lightly on the accelerator pedal when the transmission is in gear If that doesn t get you out after a few tries you may need to be towed out Or you can use your...

Page 156: ...ircleaner Automatic Transmission Fluid Manual Transmission Fluid Clutch Adjustment RearAxle Four WheelDrive Enginecoolant Power Steering Fluid Windshield Washer Fluid Brake Master Cylinder Bulb Replac...

Page 157: ...any service work you perform See MaintenanceRecord in the Index NOTICE If you try todo your ownservice work without knowing enough about it your vehicle could be damaged Fuel Use regular unleadedgaso...

Page 158: ...ng materials such as MTBE and ethanol By doing so you can help clean the air especially in those parts of the country that have high carbon monoxide levels In addition some gasoline suppliers are now...

Page 159: ...Clean gasoline from painted surfaces as soon as possible See Cleaning the Outside of Your Geo in the Index When you put the cap back on turn it to the right until you hear at leastthree licks NOTICE...

Page 160: ...rst pull the release nandle inside the glove box I rhen go to the front of the vehicle push lown lightly on thehood and push the lood release lever to your left ift the hood release the hood prop from...

Page 161: ...Radiator Pressure Cap 9 Electric Engine Fan IO Engine OiI Dipstick 11 WindshieldWasher Rescrvoir 12 Main Fuse Box Things that burn can get on hot engine parts and start a fire These include liquids l...

Page 162: ...p 9 Electric Engine Fan IO Engine OilDipstick 11 WindshieldWasher Reservoir 12 MainFuse Box A CAUTION Things that b m can geton hot engiae parts and start afxe These include liquids like gasoline oil...

Page 163: ...check your engine oil level every time youget fuel In order to get an accurate reading the oil must be warm and the vehicle must be on level ground Turn off the engine and give the oil a few minutes t...

Page 164: ...gine Just fill it enough to put the level somewhere in the proper operating range Push the dipstick all the way back in when you re through What Kind of Oil to Use Beginning midyear 1993 oils of the p...

Page 165: ...th the new starburst symbol on the front of the container you should look for and use oils containing the following three things Ski or SG SH or SG must be on the oil container either by itself or com...

Page 166: ...may be unhealthy for your skin and could even cause cancer Don t let used oil stay on your skin for very long Clean your skin and nails with soap and water or a good hand cleaner Wash or properly thr...

Page 167: ...ur engine which will damage it Always have the air cleaner in place when you re driving Air Filter Replacement 8 Valve Engine To check or replace the filter 1 Removethe screws 2 Liftupthecover 3 Pull...

Page 168: ...mal operating temperature which is 180 Fto 200 F 82 C to 93 C To check transmission fluid hot Get the vehicle warmed up by driving about IS miles 24 km when outside temperatures are above 50 F 10 C If...

Page 169: ...vel up to the COLD area for acold check or the HOT area for a hot check It doesn t take much fluid generally less than a pint Don t overfill We recommend you use only fluid labeled DEXRON IIIor DEXRON...

Page 170: ...ller plug 2 Add tluid at the filler plug hole Add only enough fluid to bring the fluid level LIP to the bottom of the filler plug hole 3 Install the filler plug Be sure the plug is fully seated CIutch...

Page 171: ...omof the filler plug hole you ll need to addsome lubricant If the differential is at operating temperature warm add enough lubricant to raise the level to the bottom of thefiller plug hole If the diff...

Page 172: ...epair cost wouldn t be covered by your war ranty Too much water i n the mix can freeze and crack the engine radiator heater core and other parts Some conditions such as air trapped in the cooling syst...

Page 173: ...nstalled to prevent coolant loss and possible engine damage from over heating Be sure the amowson the cap line up withthe overflow tube on the radiator filler neck When you replace your radiator press...

Page 174: ...compartment is hot the level should be at the MAX mark D When the engine compartmentiscool the level should be at the MIN mark hatto Add fer to the Maintenance Schedule to terrnine what kind of fluid...

Page 175: ...the tank if it is completely full Don t use radiator antifreeze in your windshield washer It can damage your washer system and paint Brake Master Cylinder Your brake master cylinder is here It is ille...

Page 176: ...d When you do need brake fluid use only DOT 3 brake fluid such as Delco Supreme 11s GM Part No 1052535 Use newbrake fluid from a sealed container only and always clean the brakl fluid reservoir cap be...

Page 177: ...m by backing up and firmly applying the brakes a few times Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex Its many parts have to be of top quality and work welltogether...

Page 178: ...er storage periods Bulb Replacement See Replacement Bulbs in theIndex to check the size and type of bulb you need to use Halogen Bulbs Headlights To replace the headlight bulb 1 Open thehood 2 Push in...

Page 179: ...lock ring and the headlight bulb straight out Save the lock ring and use with the new bulb 5 Reverse the steps with a newbulb Front Parking and Turn Signal Lights ro replace the parking and turn signa...

Page 180: ...from the vehicle 2 Turn the socket toward the rear of the vehicle and pull it out of the housing 3 Pull the bulb out of the socket 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Rear Sidemarker Lights To replace...

Page 181: ...he rear combination bulbs 1 Remove the two screws from the combination lights 2 Pullthecombinationlightout Fdr enough to reach the bulb socket 1 Turn the socket to the right and pull it 1 Pull the bul...

Page 182: ...nterclockwiseand 3 Pull the bulb out o f the socket 4 Reverse the steps with a new bulb Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry The Tire Loading Info...

Page 183: ...or rear axle ind if you do have a heavy load you hould spread it out Don tcarry more han 400 pounds 181kilograms in your ear area when four people are in your wo wheel drive vehicle If you have a our...

Page 184: ...ires made by a leading tire manufacturer These tires are warranted by the tire manufacturers and their warranties are delivered with every new Geo If your spare tire is a different brand than your roa...

Page 185: ...ch heat 0 Tire overloading 0 Bad wear 0 Bad handling 0 Bad fuel economy If your tires have too much air overinflation you can get 0 Unusual wear 0 Bad handling 0 Rough ride 0 Needless damage fromroad...

Page 186: ...3 rear ifter the tires have been rotated adjust he front and rear intlation pressure as hown on the Certificationflire label dake certain that all wheel nuts are lroperly tightened See Wheel Nut orque...

Page 187: ...ame TPC Spec number That way your vehiclewill continue to have tires thatare designed to give proper endurance handling speed rating traction ride and other things during normal service on your vehicl...

Page 188: ...e that is properly inflated and not overloaded Excessive speed underinflation or excessive loading either separately orin combination can cause heat buildup and possible tire failure These grades arem...

Page 189: ...rous You can t know how it s been used or how many miles it s been driven It could fail suddenly and cause an accident If you have to replace awheel use a new GM original equipmentwheel Tire Chains NO...

Page 190: ...Turpentine Lacquer Thinner Nail Polish Remover They can all be hazardous some more thanothers and they can all damage your vehicle too Don t use any ofthese unless this manual says you can In many use...

Page 191: ...u have to use solvent type cleaner at all Some spots and stains will clean off better with just water and mild soap If you need to use a solvent 0 Gently scrape excess soil from the trim material with...

Page 192: ...an once Things like tar asphalt and shoe polish will stain if yoa don t get them off quickly Use a cleancloth and solvent type vinyl cleaner Cleaning Leather Use a softcloth with lukewarm water and a...

Page 193: ...use strong soaps or chemical detergents Use liquid hand dish or car washing mild detergent soaps Don t usecleaning agents that are petroleum based or contain acid or abrasives All cleaning agents sho...

Page 194: ...tape and then lift it off again keep doing this until all the adhesive lifts off with the sticker or tape Aluminum Wheels If So Equipped Your aluminum wheels have a protective zoating similarto the p...

Page 195: ...n the underbody If these are not removed accelerated corrosion rust can occur on the underbody parts such as fuel lines frame floor pan andexhaust system even though they have corrosion protection At...

Page 196: ...erialsChart IPART NUMBERI SIZE DESCRIPTION USAGE I Not recommendedfor pigskin suede leather See your General Motors Dealer for these products See the Index under Recommended Fluids and Lubricants for...

Page 197: ...ul if you ever need to order parts O n this label is B yourVIN the model designation B paint information and a list of all production options and special equipment Be sure that this label is not remov...

Page 198: ...r colored band inside the fuse If the band is broken or melted replace the fuse Be sure you replace a bad fuse with a new one of the correct size If you ever have a problem on the road and don t have...

Page 199: ...Headlight 15A Left Headlight High Beam Indicatol Light 1SA I Taillights Interior Light Sidemarker Lights InstrumentCluster Lights 1SA Stop Lights Horn 15A Hazard Lights 15A I Door Lock Option 20A Lig...

Page 200: ...arging System 9433184 EngineOilPressure 9433184 4WD 9433184 Headlight High Beam 9433184 InstrumentCluster 9605156 Rear DefoggerSwitch 96061736 RearHazardand Turn Signal 1156 Rear WipermasherSwitch 960...

Page 201: ...0 35 in 6 9 mm I 22 lbs 10 kg Pressure Fan Belt Tension Inspection Deflect Belt 0 24 0 32 in 6 8 mm 22 lbs 10 kg Pressure Replacement Deflect Belt 0 20 0 28 in 5 7 mm 22 lbs 10kg Pressure Thermostat...

Page 202: ...Fuel Tank 11 1 gal 42 L Manual Transmission Cooling System Crankcase Four wheel Drive 1 6 qt 1 5L Two WheelDrive 1 8 qt 1 7 L Rear Differential 2 3qt 2 2 L Transfer Case 1 8 qt 1 7L T Not all air cond...

Page 203: ...d Appearance Care Wheel Nuts Wheel Nut Torque 60 lb ft 80N m Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase 86 6 2 200 mm Tread Front 54 9 1 395 mm Rear 55 1 1400mm Length 142 5 3620mm Height 6 5 0 1651mm Width 64 2 1...

Page 204: ...zed Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedule Selecting the Right Schedule Schedule1 Schedule11 Owner Checks and Services At Each Fuel Fill At Least Once a Month At Least Twice a...

Page 205: ...also helps the environment All recommended maintenance procedures are important Improper vehicle maintenanceor the removal of important components can significantly affect the qualityof the air we br...

Page 206: ...hicle best and wants you to be happy withit If you go to your dealer for your service needs you ll knoN that GM trained and supported service people will perform the work using genuine GM parts These...

Page 207: ...See E xplanationof Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I und 11 Engine O T I and Filter Change Tire and Wheel Rotation and Inspection Fan Water Pump Drive Belt Service Camshaft TimingBe...

Page 208: ...to 60 000miles 100 000 km should be performed after60 000 miles 100000 km at the same intervals MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 3 1 6 17 5 1 9 112 115 118 121 122 5 124 127 130 133 136 137 5 3 9 142 145 I 4...

Page 209: ...Cap and Lines Inspection t ISee Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Services following Schedules I and 11 1 6 Every 80 000 miles 133 000 km Heated Oxygen Sensor Replacement 1 8 Every 100 000miles 16...

Page 210: ...The services shown on this chartup to 60 000 miles 100 000 km should be performed after 60 000 miles 100 000 km at the same intervals I MILES 000 209...

Page 211: ...d Schedules I and II ITEM NO Maintenance Services following WHEN TO PERFORM Miles kilometers or Months whichever occursFrst 1 Engine Oil and Filter Change Every 7 500miles 12 500 km or 7 5 months 2 Ti...

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Page 213: ...rative Emissions Canister Replacement Engine Control Module ECM and Associated Sensors Inspection Emission System Hoses Inspection Three Way Catalytic Converter Inspection Engine Timing and Distributo...

Page 214: ...60 000 miles 100 000km should be performed after 60 000miles 100 000ktn at the same intervals MILES 000 KILOMETERS 000 i 3 1 6 1 7 5 1 9 112 115 118 121 122 5 124 127 130 133 136 137 5 139 142 145 I 4...

Page 215: ...ollowing the instructions in this manual See Ties Inspection and Rotation in the Index Check the tires for uneven wear or damage If you see irregular or premature wear check the wheelalignment Check f...

Page 216: ...U Joints Inspection Inspect for looseness and damage Do this every l5months or at 15 000 mile 25 000 km intervals more frequently if used off roador for pulling a trailer Tighten U joint flange bolts...

Page 217: ...ted O w n Sensor dacemea Replace at 80 000 miles 133 000 km E t i v e va E n s Canister Redacernent Replace at 100 000mile 166 000 km intervals m e Control Module ECM and Associated Sensors Jnspectipn...

Page 218: ...wer Steering System ITEM NO SERVICE 27 Wiring Harness and Connectors Inspection Inspect the underhood wiring harness for loose connections chafed wires and damage refill and bleed the brake system eve...

Page 219: ...WHAT TO DO Engine Oil Level Check the engine coolant level and add the proper coolant mixif necessary See Coolant in Engine Coolant Level Check the engine oil level and add the proper oil if necessar...

Page 220: ...deck Cleaning should be done every 15hours of tape play See Audio Systems in the Index for further details I At least Twicea Year CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO Fluid Level Check Check the transfer case...

Page 221: ...cle 2 Firmly apply both the parking brake see Parking Brake in the Index if necessary and the NOTE Do not use theaccelerator pedal and be ready to turn off the engine immediately if it starts 3 On aut...

Page 222: ...lying the regular brake try to move the shift lever out of P Park with normal effort If the shift lever moves out of P Park your vehicle s BTSI needs service While parked and with the parking brake se...

Page 223: ...e parking brake With theengine running and transmission in N Neutral _ _ slowly remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal Do this until the vehicle is held by the parking brake only To check t...

Page 224: ...or damage If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job have it repaired Inspect the froht and rear suspension and steering system for damaged loose or missing parts signs...

Page 225: ...kup binding leaks cracks chafing etc Inspect disc brake pads for wear androtors for surface condition Also inspect drum brake linings for wear andcracks Inspect other brake parts including drums wheel...

Page 226: ...etermine the preferred viscosity for your vehicle s engine see Engine Oil in the Index 50 50 mixture of water preferably distilled and good quality ethylene glycol base antifreeze GM Part No 1052753or...

Page 227: ...tion icants Cont FLUID LUBRICANT Lubricate with Multi Purpose Lubricant GM Part No 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W 30 engine oil Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497or equivalent or lubricant meeting req...

Page 228: ...RICANT SAE 7SW 90 GL 5 Hypoid Gear Lubricant GM Optikleen Washer Solvent GM Part No 1051515 or equivalent SAE 75W 90 GL 4 Gear Lubricant a Engine oil b Chassis lubricant GM Part No 1052497 or equivale...

Page 229: ...columns indicated When completing the Maintenance Performed column insert the numbers from the Schedule I or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the maintenance performed Also you shoul...

Page 230: ...OATE READING ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 229...

Page 231: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record Cont DATE READING ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED 230...

Page 232: ...DATE READING ODOMETER SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED I I I I I I I I 231...

Page 233: ...Maintenance Schedule Section E Maintenance Record cont DATE 232 ODOMETER READING I SERVICED BY 1 MAINTENANCEPERFORMED...

Page 234: ...8 Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure 234 Customer Assistance tor the Hearing or Speech Impaired 234 GM Participation in BBB AUTO LINE Alternative Dispute Resolution Progr...

Page 235: ...pt assistance please have the following information available t o give the Customer Assistance Representative 0 Yourname address homeand business telephone numbers 1 905 644 4I 12 0 VehicleIdentificat...

Page 236: ...elephone 1 800 955 5 100 To file a claim you will be askedto provide your name and address your vehicle identification number VIN and a statement of the nature of your complaint Eligibility is limited...

Page 237: ...rea or write to NHTSA U S Department of Transportation Washington D C 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian G...

Page 238: ...izing outside services For prompt assistance when calling please have the following available to give to the advisor 0 Vehicle Identification Number 0 License plate number Vehicle color 0 Vehicle loca...

Page 239: ...ations Department 1908 Colonel Sam Dr Oshawa Ontario L1H 8 W Chevrolet Geo regularly sendsits dealers useful service bulletins about ChevroletlGeoproducts ChevroletlGeo monitors product performance in...

Page 240: ...ou order an index for a model year that is notover yet we ll sendyou the most recently published issue Check the ordering form for indexes for earlier model years Cut out the ordering form fill it out...

Page 241: ...0 For subscription information call Helm Incorporated SERVICE MANUALS Service Manuals have the diagnosis repair and overhaul information on engines transmission axle suspension brakes electrical steer...

Page 242: ...ADDRESS NOP O BOX NUMBERS APT NO Account 1 1 1 1 1 11111m l Number Expiration r lr l Check here if your billing Datemolyr addressis different from your shipping address shown CUSTOMER SIGNATURE J Orde...

Page 243: ...Notes 242...

Page 244: ...r Children and Safety Belts 26 Balance Wheel Alignment and Tire 187 Battery 176 BBB Auto Line Alternative Dispute Resolution Program GM Participation in 235 Before Leaving on a Long Trip 120 Belt Lap...

Page 245: ...hildren Larger Safely Belts 32 Cigarette Lighter 62 Circuit Breakers Fusesand 196 CityDriving I19 Cleaner Air 165 Cleaning AluminumWheels 193 Canvas Top 193 Fabric I90 Glass 191 Inside of Your Geo 189...

Page 246: ...12 Drunken 100 Freeway 120 Guidelines 107 In Mud Sand Ice or Snow 115 In theRain 117 In Water 115 0ff Road With Your Geo Four Wheel Drive Vehicle 108 On Curves 104 On Off Road Hills I10 OnSnow or Ice...

Page 247: ...ist 62 Guidelines Driving 107 Halogen Bulbs 177 Hazard Warning Flashers 132 Head Restraints I 1 Headlights 177 Heater Controls 84 Heater EngineCoolant Block 41 Heating 84 Highway Hypnosis 121 Hill and...

Page 248: ...k 198 Maintenance Inspections Periodic 223 Record 228 Schedule 203 Services Scheduled 206 Underbody 194 WhenTrailerTowing 129 Malfunction Indicator Lamp 71 Manual Adjust Mirrors Outside 60 Freewheelin...

Page 249: ...e 144 RadioReception Understanding 97 Radio To Play the AM FM Stereo 88 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape andCompactDiscPlayer 93 AM FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 89 Rain Drivinginthe 117 Rainy We...

Page 250: ...cts Reporting to General Motors 236 Reporting to the Canadian Government Reporting to the United States Government 236 Safety Warnings and Symbols 5 Scanning theTerrain 109 Schedule Maintenance 203 Sc...

Page 251: ...QualityGrading 186 WhenIt sTimeforNew 186 AM FM Stereo 89 andCompactDiscPlayer 93 Player 90 Top Strap Child Restraints 28 Top Convertible 72 Torque Lock 49 Towing A Trailer 125 Rear Hook Ups 139 Recre...

Page 252: ...174 Washers Windshield 58 Washing Your Vehicle 192 Water Driving in 1IS Water Driving Through I Deep ding 41 Veatherstrips 193 Weight of the Trailer 126 Wheel Nut Torque 202 Vheels Alignment and Tire...

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Page 257: ...igher See Page 170 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir See Page 174 Engine Oil Dipstick See Page 162 Battery Engine Oil Fill Cap The Delco Freedom battery needs no water See Page 176 See Tire Loading In...

Page 258: ...r CERTIFIED 1 i L L I CF WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH Natlonai institute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE r ILI GM...

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