2002 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual
Year:
2002
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Tracker
Rating:
Table of Contents
- 2002 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual
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Table of Contents
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Copyright General Motors Corp. 2001
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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual
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About Driving Your Vehicle
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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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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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Manual Lumbar Support
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Reclining Front Seatbacks
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Head Restraints
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Easy Entry Seats (Two-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?
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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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Infants and Young Children
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Restraint Systems for Children
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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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Older 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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Windows
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Manual Windows
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Power Windows (If Equipped)
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Express Down Window
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Lock-Out Switch
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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 (Four-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 a 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 Button (If Equipped)
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Power Mode Selector Switch (If Equipped)
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Manual Transmission Operation
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Five-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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Horn
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Tilt Wheel (If Equipped)
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Turn Signal/ Multifunction Lever
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Turn and Lane-Change Signals Headlamp High/Low-Beam Changer
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Flash-to-Pass Feature
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Windshield Wipers
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Windshield Washer
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Rear Window Wiper/Washer (If Equipped)
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Cruise Control (If Equipped)
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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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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
111
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)
113
Convex Outside Mirror
113
Storage Compartments
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Glove Box
114
Door Storage
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Coinholder
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Cupholder
114
Convenience Net (If Equipped)
114
Luggage Compartment Cover (If Equipped)
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Lockable Storage Compartment and Cargo Cover (Option)
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Luggage Carrier (If Equipped)
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Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
119
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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Instrument Panel Cluster
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Speedometer and Odometer
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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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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 Lever
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Temperature Lever
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Air Intake Lever
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Air Conditioner Controls
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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 with Compact Disc Player
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Playing the Radio
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Finding a Station
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Setting Preset Stations
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Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)
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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)
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Radio Messages
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Playing a Compact Disc
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Compact Disc Messages
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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 Compact Discs
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Care of Your Compact Disc Player
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Fixed Mast 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 Brake System (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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Dinghy Towing Four-Wheel-Drive Only
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Dolly Towing
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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
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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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Gasoline Octane
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Gasoline Specifications
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California Fuel
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Additives
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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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Hood Release
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Engine Compartment Overview
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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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Passenger Compartment Air Filter (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 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
291
Headlamps
291
Front Parking and Turn Signal Lamps
293
Sidemarker Lamps
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Rear Combination Lamps
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Tires
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Inflation -- Tire Pressure
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When to Check
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How to Check
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Tire Inspection and Rotation
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When It's Time for New Tires
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Buying New Tires
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Uniform Tire Quality Grading
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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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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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Wheel Replacement
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Used Replacement Wheels
302
Tire Chains
303
Appearance Care
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Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
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Cleaning of Fabric/Carpet
304
Using Cleaner on Fabric
304
Special Fabric Cleaning Problems
305
Cleaning Vinyl
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Cleaning Leather
305
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel
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Cleaning Interior Plastic Components
306
Care of Safety Belts
306
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
306
Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield, Backglass and Wiper Blades
307
Weatherstrips
307
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
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Washing Your Vehicle
307
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses
308
Finish Care
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Special Care for Canvas Top and Plastic Windows
309
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels (If Equipped)
310
Cleaning Tires
310
Sheet Metal Damage
310
Finish Damage
311
Underbody Maintenance
311
Chemical Paint Spotting
311
GM Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
312
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
316
Replacement Bulbs
317
Capacities and Specifications
318
Engine Specifications
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1.6L Engine Specifications (Canada Only)
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2.0L Engine Specifications
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2.5L Engine Specifications
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Wheel and Tires
319
Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
319
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
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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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Scheduled Maintenance
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Short Trip/City Definition
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Short Trip/City Intervals
325
Long Trip/Highway Definition
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Long Trip/Highway Intervals
327
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
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Footnotes
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Long Trip/Highway Scheduled 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
367
Engine Coolant Level Check
367
Windshield Washer Fluid Level Check
367
Hood Latch Operation Check
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At Least Once a Month
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Tire Inflation Check
367
At Least Twice a Year
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Restraint System Check
368
Wiper Blade Check
368
Weatherstrip Lubrication
368
Fluid Level Check
368
At Least Once a Year
368
Key Lock Cylinders Service
368
Body Lubrication Service
368
Starter Switch Check
369
Automatic Transmission Shift Lock Control System Check
370
Ignition Transmission Lock Check
370
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission PARK (P) Mechanism Check
371
Underbody Flushing Service
371
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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Fuel System Inspection
372
Engine Cooling System Inspection
372
Throttle System Inspection
373
Rear Axle (All) and Front Axle (Four-Wheel Drive) Service
373
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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Mexico, Central America and Caribbean Islands/ Countries (Except Puerto Rico and U. S. Virgin Islands)
383
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
383
Chevrolet Roadside Assistance Program
384
Canadian Roadside Assistance
386
Courtesy Transportation
386
Plan Ahead When Possible
386
Transportation Options
387
Shuttle Service
387
Public Transportation or Fuel Reimbursement
387
Courtesy Rental Vehicle
387
Additional Program Information
387
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
389
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO GENERAL MOTORS
389
SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION
390
Service Manuals
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Transmission, Transaxle, Transfer Case Unit Repair Manual
390
Service Bulletins
390
Owner's Information
390
Current and Past Model Order Forms
390
2002 Chevrolet Tracker Overview
Introduction
The 2002 Chevrolet Tracker is a compact SUV that blends versatility with rugged capability, appealing to those who desire both urban comfort and light off-road adventures. With its distinctive design and spacious interior, the Tracker emphasizes practicality without sacrificing style. As part of the Chevrolet family, it embodies the reliability and performance expected of American-made vehicles.
Powertrains
The Tracker offers two engine options to cater to different driving preferences. The base model is equipped with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine generating an adequate 125 horsepower for city and highway driving. For those seeking more power, an optional 2.5-liter V6 engine delivering 150 horsepower is also available. Both engines can be paired with a smooth-revving five-speed manual transmission or an optional four-speed automatic, providing drivers with flexibility in their driving experience and improved fuel efficiency.
Trims
The 2002 Tracker comes in several trims, including the base, LS, and LT, each offering varying levels of features to suit different budgets and lifestyles. The LS trim introduces added comfort features like power windows and locks, while the LT trim enhances luxury with options like leather upholstery and a premium sound system. With ample cargo space and seating for up to five passengers, each trim is designed to maximize both utility and comfort.
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