2000 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual
Year:
2000
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Tracker
Rating:
Table of Contents
2000 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual
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24-hour Roadside Assistance
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 1999
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Table of Contents:
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1. Seats and Restraint System
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2. Features and Controls
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3. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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4. Your Driving and the Road
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5. Problems on the Road
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6. Service and Appearance Care
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7. Maintenance Schedule
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8. Customer Assistance Information
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
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How to Use This Manual
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Safety Warnings and Symbols
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
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Vehicle Symbols
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Service Station Guide
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
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Seats and Seat Controls
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Manual Front Seat
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Easy Entry Seats (2-Door)
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Rear Seats
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Folding the Rear Seatback
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Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
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Why Safety Belts Work
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Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- and the Answers
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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Adults
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Driver Position
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
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Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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Right Front Passenger Position
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
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How the Air Bag System Works
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Where are the air bags?
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When should an air bag inflate? What makes an air bag inflate?
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How does an air bag restrain?
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What will you see after an air bag inflates?
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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
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Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag- Equipped Vehicle
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Rear Seat Passengers
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Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
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Center Passenger Position (4-Door Models)
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Lap Belt
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Children
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Smaller Children and Babies
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Child Restraints
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Where to Put the Restraint
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Top Strap
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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position (4- Door Models)
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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
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Larger Children
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Safety Belt Extender
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
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Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
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Section 2 Features and Controls
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Keys
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Door Locks
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Power Door Locks (If Equipped)
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Rear Door Security Locks (4-Door Models)
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To Use One of These Locks
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To Open a Rear Door With the Security Lock
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To Cancel the Rear Door Lock
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Leaving Your Vehicle
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Remote Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)
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Operation
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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle
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Battery Replacement
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Resynchronization
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Tailgate
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Tailgate Lock Release
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Theft
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Key in the Ignition
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Parking at Night
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Parking Lots
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New Vehicle Break-In
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Ignition Positions
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Starting Your Engine
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Automatic Transmission
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Manual Transmission
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Starting Your Engine
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Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
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To Use the Engine Coolant Heater
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Automatic Transmission Operation
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Overdrive Off Switch (If Equipped)
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Power Mode Selector Switch
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Manual Transmission Operation
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5-Speed
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Shift Speeds
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Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped)
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Transfer Case
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Shifting Into or Out of FOUR- WHEEL LOW (4L)
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Parking Brake
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Shifting Into PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Leaving Your Vehicle With the Engine Running (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Torque Lock (Automatic Transmission)
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Shifting Out of PARK (P) (Automatic Transmission Only)
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Parking Your Vehicle (Manual Transmission Models Only)
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Parking Over Things That Burn
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Engine Exhaust
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Running Your Engine While You re Parked (Automatic Transmission)
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Windows
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Express Down Window
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Lock- Out Switch
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Horn
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Tilt Wheel
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Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
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Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
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Headlamp High/Low Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass
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Setting Cruise Control
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Resuming a Set Speed
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Increasing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Reducing Speed While Using Cruise Control
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Passing Another Vehicle While Using Cruise Control
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Using Cruise Control on Hills
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Getting Out of Cruise Control
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Erasing Speed Memory
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Exterior Lamps
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Parking Lamps
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Headlamps
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Daytime Running Lamps
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Automatic Light Control (ALC)
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Lamps On Reminder
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Interior Lamps
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Instrument Panel Brightness Control
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Dome Lamp
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Battery Rundown Protection
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Mirrors
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Inside Day/Night Rearview Mirror
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Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors
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Power Remote Control Mirrors (If Equipped)
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Convex Outside Mirror
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Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
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Door Storage
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Coinholder
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Cupholder
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Convenience Net (If Equipped)
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Lockable Storage Compartment and Cargo Cover (Option)
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Luggage Carrier (Option)
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
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Sun Visors
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Accessory Power Outlet
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Convertible Top (If Equipped)
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Opening and Closing Your Sunroof
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Removing and Installing Your Rear Window
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Removing and Installing the Side Window
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Lowering and Raising the Canvas Top
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The Instrument Panel -- Your Information System
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Trip Odometer
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Tachometer
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Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
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Safety Belt Reminder Light
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Air Bag Readiness Light
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Charging System Light
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Brake System Warning Light
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Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light (Option)
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Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
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Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Service Engine Soon Light)
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If the Light Is Flashing
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If the Light Is On Steady
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Emissions Inspection and Maintenance Programs
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Oil Pressure Light
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Four Wheel Drive Light (If Equipped)
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Power Indicator Light (If Equipped)
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Overdrive Off Light (If Equipped)
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Fuel Gage
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Section 3 Comfort Controls and Audio Systems
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Comfort Controls
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Climate Control System
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Airflow Lever
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Fan Control Lever
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Temperature Control Lever
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Air Intake Lever
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Air Conditioner Controls (Option)
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Heating
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Defogging and Defrosting
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Rear Window Defogger (If Equipped)
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Ventilation System
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Ventilation Tips
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Audio Systems
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Setting the Clock
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AM-FM Stereo (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Radio Calibration
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AM-FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Cassette Tape
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Radio Calibration
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AM-FM Stereo with Compact Disc Player (If Equipped)
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting the Tone
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Adjusting the Speakers
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Understanding Radio Reception
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AM
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FM Stereo
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Tips About Your Audio System
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Care of Your Cassette Tape Player
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Care of Your Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Antenna
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Section 4 Your Driving and the Road
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Your Driving, the Road and Your Vehicle
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Driver Behavior
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Driving Environment
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Vehicle Design
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Defensive Driving
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Drunken Driving
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Control of a Vehicle
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Braking
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Anti-Lock Brakes (Option)
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Using Anti- Lock
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Braking in Emergencies
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Steering
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Power Steering
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Steering Tips
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Driving on Curves
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Steering in Emergencies
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Off-Road Recovery
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Passing
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Loss of Control
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Skidding
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Off-Road Driving with Your Four- Wheel- Drive Vehicle
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Before You Go Off-Roading
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Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving
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Environmental Concerns
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Traveling to Remote Areas
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Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving
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Scanning the Terrain
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Driving on Off-Road Hills
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Approaching a Hill
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Driving Uphill
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Driving Downhill
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Driving Across an Incline
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Stalling on an Incline
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Driving in Mud, Sand, Snow or Ice
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Driving in Water
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After Off-Road Driving
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Driving at Night
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Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
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Hydroplaning
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Driving Through Deep Standing Water
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Driving Through Flowing Water
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Some Other Rainy Weather Tips
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City Driving
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Freeway Driving
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Before Leaving on a Long Trip
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Highway Hypnosis
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Hill and Mountain Roads
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Winter Driving
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Driving on Snow or Ice
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If You re Caught in a Blizzard
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Recreational Vehicle Towing
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Towing Your Vehicle from the Rear
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Towing Your Vehicle from the Front (Four- Wheel- Drive Only)
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Loading Your Vehicle
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Towing a Trailer
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If You Do Decide To Pull A Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer
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Weight of the Trailer Tongue
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Total Weight on Your Vehicle s Tires
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Hitches
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Safety Chains
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Trailer Brakes
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Driving with a Trailer
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Following Distance
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Passing
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Backing Up
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Making Turns
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Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer
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Driving On Grades
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Parking on Hills
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When You Are Ready to Leave After Parking on a Hill
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Maintenance When Trailer Towing
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Section 5 Problems on the Road
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Hazard Warning Flashers
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Other Warning Devices
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Jump Starting
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Towing Your Vehicle
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Engine Overheating
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If Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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If No Steam Is Coming From Your Engine
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Cooling System
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How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Recovery Tank
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How to Add Coolant to the Radiator
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If a Tire Goes Flat
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Changing a Flat Tire
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
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Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the Spare Tire
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Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools
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If You re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
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Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out Using the Recovery Hooks
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Section 6 Service and Appearance Care
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Service
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Doing Your Own Service Work
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Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Fuel
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Fuels in Foreign Countries
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Filling Your Tank
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Filling a Portable Fuel Container
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Checking Things Under the Hood
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1.6L Engine
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Engine Oil
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Checking Engine Oil
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When to Add Engine Oil
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What Kind of Engine Oil to Use
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Engine Oil Additives
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When to Change Engine Oil
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What to Do with Used Oil
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Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
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Air Filter Replacement
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)
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Automatic Transmission Fluid
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When to Check and Change
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How to Check
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Checking Transmission Fluid Cold
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Checking the Fluid Level
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How to Add Fluid
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Manual Transmission Fluid
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When to Check and Change
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How to Check
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How to Add Fluid
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Hydraulic Clutch
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When to Check and What to Use
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How to Check and Add Fluid
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Rear Axle
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Four-Wheel Drive
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Transfer Case
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Front Axle
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When to Check and Change Lubricant
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How to Check Lubricant
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What to Use
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Engine Coolant
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What to Use
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Checking Coolant
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Adding Coolant
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Radiator Pressure Cap
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Power Steering Fluid
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When to Check Power Steering Fluid
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How To Check Power Steering Fluid
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What to Use
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Windshield Washer Fluid
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What to Use
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Adding Washer Fluid
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Brakes
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Brake Fluid
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Checking Brake Fluid
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What to Add
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Brake Wear
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Brake Pedal Travel
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Brake Adjustment
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Replacing Brake System Parts
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Battery
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Vehicle Storage
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Bulb Replacement
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Halogen Bulbs
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Headlamps
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Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps
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Sidemarker Lamps
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Rear Combination Lamps
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Dome Lamp
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When to Check
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When It s Time for New Tires
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Treadwear
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Traction -- AA, A, B, C
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Temperature -- A, B, C
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Used Replacement Wheels
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Tire Chains
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Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
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Using Multi-Purpose Interior Cleaner on Fabric
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Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
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Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
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Care of Safety Belts
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Cleaning Glass Surfaces
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Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
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Weatherstrips
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Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
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Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
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Finish Care
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Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic Windows
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Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
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Cleaning Tires
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Sheet Metal Damage
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Finish Damage
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Underbody Maintenance
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Chemical Paint Spotting
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GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
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Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
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Engine Identification
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Service Parts Identification Label
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Electrical System
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Add-On Electrical Equipment
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Fuses and Circuit Breakers
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Instrument Panel Fuse Block
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Engine Compartment Fuse Block
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Replacement Bulbs
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Capacities and Specifications
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1.6L Engine Specifications
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Wheel and Tires
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Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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Vehicle Dimensions
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Section 7 Maintenance Schedule
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Introduction
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Your Vehicle and the Environment
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Maintenance Requirements
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How This Section is Organized
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Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
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Using Your Maintenance Schedule
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Selecting the right Schedule
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Short Trip/City Definition
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Short Trip/City Intervals
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Long Trip/Highway Definition
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals
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Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Long Trip/Highway Schedule Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Part B: Owner Checks and Services
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At Each Fuel Fill
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Engine Oil Level Check
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Engine Coolant Level Check
350
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
350
Hood Latch Operation Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
350
Cassette Deck Service
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At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
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Wiper Blade Check
351
Weatherstrip Lubrication
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Fluid Level Check
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At Least Once a Year
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Key Lock Cylinders Service
351
Body Lubrication Service
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Starter Switch Check
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Automatice Transmission Shift Lock Control
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Ignition Transmission Lock Check
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Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
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Underbody Flushing Service
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Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
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Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
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Exhaust System Inspection
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Engine Cooling System Inspection
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Throttle System Inspection
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Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Service
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Brake System Inspection
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Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
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Part E: Maintenance Record
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Section 8 Customer Assistance Information
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Customer Satisfaction Procedure
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Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
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Customer Assistance Offices
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United States
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Canada
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All Overseas Locations
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Caribbean Numbers
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GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
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Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
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Canadian Roadside Assistance
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Courtesy Transportation
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Plan Ahead When Possible
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Transportation Options
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Shuttle Service
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Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
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Courtesy Rental Vehicle
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Additional Program Information
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Warranty Information
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
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Ordering Owner Publications in Canada
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2000 Chevrolet Tracker Overview
Introduction
The 2000 Chevrolet Tracker is a compact SUV that strikes a balance between a rugged exterior and a cozy interior, making it an attractive option for those seeking a versatile vehicle for both urban and off-road adventures. Known for its agility and practicality, the Tracker delivers a pleasant driving experience while maintaining essential SUV capabilities. Whether you’re navigating city streets or exploring secluded trails, the 2000 Tracker offers the reliability and performance that Chevrolet is renowned for.
Powertrains
The 2000 Chevrolet Tracker comes equipped with two distinct powertrains to cater to a variety of driving preferences. The base model features a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder engine, generating a modest 95 horsepower, ideal for everyday commuting and light recreational activities. For those seeking a bit more power, an optional 2.0-liter 4-cylinder engine offers up to 127 horsepower, providing a more spirited driving experience. Both engines can be paired with either a 5-speed manual transmission or an automatic, allowing drivers the flexibility to choose their preferred style of gear shifting.
Trims
Features
Standard features on the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker include air conditioning, an AM/FM radio with cassette player, and a rear hatch for added convenience. Higher trims boast additional features like power windows and locks, alloy wheels, and improved sound systems, ensuring that both comfort and entertainment are prioritized. Safety features include dual front airbags and available anti-lock brakes, providing peace of mind on and off the road.
Owner's Manual
The owner’s manual for the 2000 Chevrolet Tracker serves as an essential guide to understanding the vehicle's operation and maintenance. It includes detailed information on troubleshooting, maintenance schedules, and safety features, ensuring owners can maximize their vehicle's performance and longevity. Whether you’re a seasoned car owner or new to the automotive world, the manual provides invaluable tips and insights to enhance your Tracker experience.
User manual download
The Chevrolet Tracker owner manual for the 2000 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2000 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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