2004 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual

2004 Chevrolet Tracker owners manual
Year:
2004
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Tracker
Rating:
(4)

Online manual

Size:
2.65 MB

Table of Contents

2004 Chevrolet Tracker Book TOC
1
Seats and Restraint Systems
7
Front Seats
8
Manual Seats
8
Manual Lumbar
9
Reclining Seatbacks
9
Head Restraints
11
Rear Seats
11
Rear Seat Operation
11
Safety Belts
15
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
15
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
19
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
20
Driver Position
21
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
29
Right Front Passenger Position
30
Center Passenger Position
30
Rear Seat Passengers
32
Safety Belt Extender
34
Child Restraints
35
Older Children
35
Infants and Young Children
37
Child Restraint Systems
41
Where to Put the Restraint
44
Top Strap
45
Top Strap Anchor Location
47
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for Children (LATCH System)
48
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for the LATCH System
50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position
50
Securing a Child Restraint in a Center Rear Seat Position
53
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
55
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
58
Where Are the Air Bags?
60
When Should an Air Bag Inflate?
61
What Makes an Air Bag Inflate?
61
How Does an Air Bag Restrain?
62
What Will You See After an Air Bag Inflates?
62
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
64
Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
65
Restraint System Check
65
Checking Your Restraint Systems
65
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
66
Features and Controls
67
Keys
68
Remote Keyless Entry System
69
Remote Keyless Entry System Operation
70
Doors and Locks
72
Door Locks
72
Power Door Locks
73
Rear Door Security Locks
74
Leaving Your Vehicle
75
Tailgate
75
Windows
76
Manual Windows
77
Power Windows
77
Sun Visors
77
Starting and Operating Your Vehicle
78
New Vehicle Break-In
78
Ignition Positions
78
Starting Your Engine
80
Engine Coolant Heater
81
Automatic Transmission Operation
82
Manual Transmission Operation
86
Four-Wheel Drive
88
Parking Brake
90
Shifting Into Park (P)
91
Shifting Out of Park (P)
93
Parking Your Vehicle
94
Parking Over Things That Burn
94
Engine Exhaust
95
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked
96
Mirrors
97
Manual Rearview Mirror
97
Outside Manual Mirrors
98
Outside Power Mirrors
98
Outside Convex Mirror
99
Storage Areas
99
Glove Box
99
Cupholder(s)
99
Coinholder(s)
99
Luggage Carrier
100
Convenience Net
102
Cargo Cover
102
Instrument Panel
103
Instrument Panel Overview
104
Hazard Warning Flashers
106
Other Warning Devices
107
Horn
107
Tilt Wheel
107
Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
108
Exterior Lamps
115
Interior Lamps
118
Accessory Power Outlets
120
Ashtrays and Cigarette Lighter
121
Climate Controls
121
Climate Control System
121
Outlet Adjustment
124
Passenger Compartment Air Filter
125
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
128
Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators
128
Instrument Panel Cluster
129
Speedometer and Odometer
130
Tachometer
130
Safety Belt Reminder Light
130
Air Bag Readiness Light
131
Charging System Light
132
Brake System Warning Light
132
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Light
133
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
134
Malfunction Indicator Lamp
135
Oil Pressure Light
138
Overdrive Off Light
139
Four-Wheel-Drive Light
139
Power Indicator Light
139
Fuel Gage
140
Audio System(s)
141
Setting the Time
141
Radio with CD
142
Radio Reception
147
Care of Your CDs
147
Care of Your CD Player
147
Fixed Mast Antenna
147
Driving Your Vehicle
149
Your Driving, the Road, and Your Vehicle
150
Driver Behavior
150
Driving Environment
150
Vehicle Design
151
Defensive Driving
151
Drunken Driving
152
Control of a Vehicle
155
Braking
155
Steering
158
Off-Road Recovery
161
Passing
161
Loss of Control
163
Off-Road Driving with Your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle
164
Driving at Night
178
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads
179
City Driving
182
Freeway Driving
183
Before Leaving on a Long Trip
184
Highway Hypnosis
185
Hill and Mountain Roads
186
Winter Driving
188
If You Are Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow
192
Towing
195
Towing Your Vehicle
195
Recreational Vehicle Towing
195
Loading Your Vehicle
199
Towing a Trailer
205
Service and Appearance Care
213
Service
215
Doing Your Own Service Work
215
Adding Equipment to the Outside of Your Vehicle
216
Fuel
216
Gasoline Octane
216
Gasoline Specifications
216
California Fuel
217
Additives
218
Fuels in Foreign Countries
218
Filling Your Tank
219
Filling a Portable Fuel Container
221
Checking Things Under the Hood
222
Hood Release
222
Engine Compartment Overview
224
Engine Oil
225
Engine Air Cleaner/Filter
230
Automatic Transmission Fluid
232
Manual Transmission Fluid
235
Hydraulic Clutch
236
Engine Coolant
237
Radiator Pressure Cap
240
Engine Overheating
240
Cooling System
243
Power Steering Fluid
249
Windshield Washer Fluid
249
Brakes
251
Battery
254
Jump Starting
255
Rear Axle
260
Four-Wheel Drive
261
Bulb Replacement
263
Halogen Bulbs
263
Headlamps
263
Front Turn Signal and Parking Lamps
265
Sidemarker Lamps
265
Rear Combination Lamps
266
Replacement Bulbs
267
Tires
267
Inflation - Tire Pressure
275
Tire Inspection and Rotation
276
When It Is Time for New Tires
278
Buying New Tires
279
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
280
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
281
Wheel Replacement
282
Tire Chains
283
If a Tire Goes Flat
284
Changing a Flat Tire
284
Appearance Care
297
Cleaning the Inside of Your Vehicle
298
Care of Safety Belts
300
Weatherstrips
300
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
301
Sheet Metal Damage
303
Finish Damage
303
Underbody Maintenance
303
Chemical Paint Spotting
303
Vehicle Care/Appearance Materials
304
Vehicle Identification
305
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
305
Service Parts Identification Label
305
Electrical System
305
Add-On Electrical Equipment
305
Fuses and Circuit Breakers
306
Capacities and Specifications
310
Normal Maintenance Replacement Parts
312
Engine Drive Belt Routing
313
Maintenance Schedule
315
Maintenance Schedule
316
Introduction
316
Maintenance Requirements
316
Your Vehicle and the Environment
316
How This Section is Organized
317
Part A: Scheduled Maintenance Services
318
Using Your Maintenance Schedule
318
Selecting the Right Schedule
318
Short Trip/City Scheduled Maintenance
321
Long Trip/Highway Scheduled Maintenance
331
Part B: Owner Checks and Services
338
At Each Fuel Fill
338
At Least Once a Month
338
At Least Twice a Year
339
At Least Once a Year
339
Part C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections
342
Steering, Suspension and Front Drive Axle Boot and Seal Inspection
342
Exhaust System Inspection
342
Fuel System Inspection
342
Engine Cooling System Inspection
342
Throttle System Inspection
343
Rear Axle and Front Axle (Four-Wheel-Drive) Service
343
Brake System Inspection
343
Part D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
344
Part E: Maintenance Record
346
Customer Assistance and Information
349
Customer Assistance and Information
350
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
350
Online Owner Center
351
Customer Assistance for Text Telephone (TTY) Users
352
Customer Assistance Offices
352
GM Mobility Program for Persons with Disabilities
353
Roadside Assistance Program
353
Courtesy Transportation
355
Vehicle Data Collection and Event Data Records
357
Reporting Safety Defects
358
Reporting Safety Defects to the United States Government
358
Reporting Safety Defects to the Canadian Government
358
Reporting Safety Defects to General Motors
358
Service Publications Ordering Information
359
Index
361

FAQ about the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker Manual

What contains the 2004 Tracker manual?

The Chevrolet Tracker owner's manual is a comprehensive guide provided by Chevrolet to assist owners in understanding and operating their specific model of the Chevrolet Tracker. It contains important information about the vehicle's features, functions, and maintenance requirements. A general overview of what you might find in a Chevrolet Tracker 2004 owner's manual:

  • Warranty Information, about the vehicle's warranty coverage
  • Environmental Information about environmentally-friendly driving practices
  • Do-it-Yourself (DIY) Maintenance, for basic maintenance tasks that Chevrolet Tracker owners can do
  • A brief overview of the vehicle and specifications
  • Basic operations, like starting and stopping the engine and driver settings

Where to download the 2004 Chevrolet Tracker Owners Manual?

The Chevrolet Tracker owner manual for the 2004 model year is to be found on this page.

Is the manual for the Chevrolet Tracker year 2004 free?

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The Chevrolet Tracker (2004) owner's manual is available in English?

Yes, the owner's manual for the model year 2004 is available in English.

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