Chevrolet TRACKER 1993 Owner's Manual

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How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will find on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are used on an origin

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In this part you'll find out how to operate the comfort control system and audio systems offered with your Geo . Be sure to read about the par

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems urnfort Controls With this system, you can control the heating and ventilation in your Geo. If you have

Heating 1. For the quickest results, move the air 2. Move the airflow lever to wd . 3. Move the temperature lever toward 4. Move the fan leve

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems I 1. Slide the air intake lever to =. 2. Slide the airflow lever to Q to direct air to the windshield vents.

Dehumidifying On days when it is raining or the humidity is high, follow these dehumidifying steps instead of the cooling directions. It will

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 106 rmw-rirmuflh Ventilation System Your Geo's flow-through ventilation system supplies outside air int

CAUTION A Hearing damage from loud noise is almost undetectable until it is too late. Your hearing can. adapt to higher volumes of sound. Sou

These symbols are on some of your controls: Windshield Wiper Windshield Washer Windshield Defroster w Rear Window Wiper and Washer Rear Window

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player 1. Press and hold RCL/PROG (TIME SET). At the same time press and

Seek Press SEEK, or SEEK4 and the radio will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there. Pushbuttons The six pushbuttons let

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 9M/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape Player To Play the Radio hrn the ON/VOL knob to turn the ;ystem on or off. Volu

Setting the Tone Treble: Turn the TREB knob to the right to hear more treble. Bass: Turn the BASS control behind the TREB knob to the right to

The longer side with the tape visible should face to the right. If you hear nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it may not be in squarely. Pre

EJECT Press A to remove the tape or stop the tape and switch to radio. Radio Monitor Press the RADIO MNTR button to hear the radio when you are

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 9. Press TUNE, and hold it until the fourth digit of your code appears. Release the button. checked that the c

2. Press the SEEK4 button and hold it until the first digit of your code appears. 3. Press the SEEK, button and hold it until the second

Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Clean your tape player with a wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning cassette and follow the directions

Here YOU’II find information about driving on different kinds of roads and in varying weather conditions . We’ve also included many other useful tips

How to Use this Manual These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Charging System Fuel I.. 10 E3 Br

Your Driving and the Road m Road Signs The road signs you see everywhere are coded by color, shape and symbols. It’s a good idea to know these co

HOSPITAL INF( BLUE signs with white letters show motorists' services. CANOEING SWIMMING BROWN signs point out recreation areas or points of h

Your Driving and KEEP RIGHT THROUGH LEFT OR RIGHT TURN ONLY RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) signs show speed limits, parking regulations, give di

Y REVERSIBLE LANE ON ROADWAY MULTI-LANE Many city roads and expressways, and zven bridges, use reversible-lane traffic :ontrol during rush hours. A

Your Driving and the Road Slowing down. If time allows, tap the brake pedal once or twice in advance of slowing or stopping. This warns the

some drivers to ignore all these markings and dash straight toward one part of the lot. Pedestrians can be careless. Watch for them. In general, y

Your Driving and the Road deaths are the result of someone who was drinking and driving. Over 25,000 motor vehicle-related deaths occur each year

DRINKING THAT WILL IN THE TIME SHOWN RESULT IN A BAC OF .05% i I I -1 4 IVJ 120 140 160 180 Mo 220 240 I = 1 2 HOURS i noUR aoov WEIGHT IN POUNDS Th

Your Driving and the Road - 9 126 There's something else about drinking and driving that many people don't know. Medical research

Braking Braking action involves perception time and reaction time. First, you have to decide to push on the brake pedal. That’s perception t

Part 1 . Here you’ll find information about the seats in your Geo and how to use your safety belts properly . You can also learn about some things

Your Driving GAU I IUN ... 128 A “Riding” your brakes can cause them to overheat to the I point that they won’t work well. You might not

L Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) You slam on the brakes. Here’s what Your vehicle has an advanced electronic happens with ABS. braking system that can hel

Your Driving and the Road To Use Anti-Lock: Use rear wheel anti-lock like regular brakes. You may feel the brakes vibrate, or you may notice some

Some driving conditions or climates may cause a brake squeal when the brakes are first applied or lightly applied. This does not mean something

Your Driving and the Road II. 132 Braking in Emergencies At some time, nearly every driver gets into a situation that requires hard braking. You

the tires against the road surface makes it possible for the vehicle to change its path when you turn the front wheels. If there’s no traction, ine

Your Driving and the Road When you drive into a curve at night, it’s harder to see the road ahead of you because it bends away from the str

Depending on your speed, this can be rather violent for an unprepared driver. This is one of the reasons driving experts recommend that you

Your Driving and the Road Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass another on a two-lane highway waits for just the right moment, accele

Never cross a solid line on your side of the lane or a double solid line, even if the road seems empty of approaching traffic. If you suspect

Seats & Safety Belts Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats - how to adjust them, and also about reclining from

Your Driving and the Road you just passed may seem to be further away from you than it really is.) Try not to pass more than one vehicle at a time

pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle start to slide. Quickly steer the way you want the vehicle to go. If you start steering quickly enough,

Your Driving and the Road Driving Guidelines ... 140 This multipurpose passenger vehicle is defined as a utility vehicle in Consumer Information Reg

signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, uphill or downhill. In short, you’ve gone right back to nature. Off-road driving involves some new skills. And

Your Driving and the Road A Cargo on the load floor L piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forwarc during a sudden stop. You or your p

Getting Familiar with Off-Road Driving It’s a good idea to practice in an area that’s safe and close to home before you go into the wildern

Your Driving and the Road ... 144 Scanning the Terrain Off-road driving can take you over many different kinds of terrain. You need to be fam

Because you will be on an unpaved I surface, it’s especially important to avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns, or sudden braking. In a way,

Your Driving and the load 1 CAUTION 1 Many hills are simply too I - steep for any vehicle. If you drive up them, you will stall. If you drive dow

Is the hill simply too rough? Steep hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs and exposed rocks because they are more susceptible to the effects of e

I .. Reclining Front Se, iacks To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seatback where

Your Driving and the Road Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. Attach a flag to the vehicle to make you more visible to appro

If your engine has stopped running, you’ll need to restart it. With the brake pedal depressed and the parking brake still applied, shift the tran

Your Driving and the Road manual transmission in first gear), and turn off the engine. Leave the vehicle and go get some help. Exit on the uphill

If you decide you can go down a hill safely, then try to keep your vehicle headed straight down, and use a low gear. This way, engine drag can help yo

Your Driving and the Road e “free-wheeling. ” Your brakes will have to do all the work and could overheat and fade. Avoid braking so hard that you

tumble end over end. But when you drive across an incline, the much more narrow track width (the distance between the left and right wheels) may

Your Driving and the Road I A Driving across an incline - I that’s too steep will make your vehicle roll over. You could be seriously injured o

.. I CA UTlON t Getting out on the downhill (low) side of a vehicle stopped across 811 incline is dangerous. If the vehicle rolls over, you could be c

Your Driving and the Road I CAUTION A Driving on frozen lakes, ponds or rivers can be dangerous. Underwater springs, currents under the ice, or su

After Off-Road Driving Remove any brush or debris that has collected on the underbody, chassis or under the hood. These accumulations can be a fi

Seats & Safety Belts Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some vehicles and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restrai

Your Driving and the Road Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-yea

High Beams If the vehicle approaching you has its high beams on, signal by flicking yours to high and then back to low beam. This is the u

Your Driving and the Road I *. ’ i ... 160 Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, ac

Hydroplaning Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much water can build up under your tires that they can actually ride on the water. This can happen if

Your Drlvlng and the Road you are actually blinded, drop back. Don’t pass until conditions improve. having an accident. ~ Going more slowly i

thick, wet haze that may even coat your windshield. You can often spot these fog patches or mist layers with your headlights. But sometimes they ca

Your Driving and the Road H City Dnving ... 164 One of the biggest problems with city streets is the amount of traffic on them. You’ll want to w

Freeway Driving Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes, or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. But t

Your Driving and the Road make sure there isn’t another vehicle in your ‘ ‘blind’ ’ spot. If you are moving from an outside to a center lane on a fr

I Driving a Long Distunce Although most long trips today are made on freeways, there are still many made on regular highways. Long-distance driv

A ~f easy entry seat isn’t - b locked, it can move. h a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. And, even if there is no cras

Your Driving and the Road Weather Forecasts: What’s the weather outlook along your route? Should you delay your trip a short time to avoid a m

What can you do about highway hypnosis? First, be aware that it can happen. Then here are some tips: Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with

Your Driving and the Road Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: let your engine do some of the slowing do

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

Your Driving and the Road c Parking Uphill If there is a curb, turn your wheels to the left if the curb is at the right side of your vehicle. P

[f there is no curb when you’re parking uphill, turn the wheels to the right. [f there is no curb when you’re parking uphill on the left side of a

Your Driving and the Road rn You may want to put winter emergency supplies in your vehicle. Include an ice scraper, a small brush or broom,

Your anti-lock brakes improve your ability to make a hard stop on a slippery road. Even though you have the anti-lock braking system, you’ll

Your Driving and the Road .._ 176 If you have no blankets or extra clothing, make body insulators from newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor

long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do some fairly vigorous exercises every half hour or so until help

Seats & Safety Belts 2. Pull the knobs on both sides of the seatback. If you have the split rear seat, you can fold half of the seat by p

Your Driving and the Road Your Geo can tow a trailer. To identify what the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you should

Then, during the first 500 miles (800 km) that you tow a trailer, don’t drive over 50 mph (80 h/h) and don’t make starts at full throttle. This hel

Your Driving and the Road L Weight of the Trailer Tongue ... 180 The tongue load (A) of any trailer is an important weight to measure because

(CO) from your exhaust can get into your vehicle (see “Carbon Monoxide’’ in the Index). Dirt and water can, too. The bumpers on your vehicle are not i

Your Driving and the Road Will the trailer brake parts take 3,000 psi (20 650 kPa) of pressure? If not, the trailer brake system must not be us

Following Distance Stay at least twice as far behind the vehicle ahead as you would when driving your vehicle without a trailer. This can

Your Driving and the Road they are not. It’s important to check occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs are still working. Driving on Grades

J It be dangerous tu get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in P (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. If you have left the engin

Your Driving and the Road Recreational Towing There may be times when you want to tow your Geo behind another vehicle for use at your d

Make sure that the towing speed dues not exceed 55 mph (90 km/h), or your Geo could be badly damaged. Towing Your Geo from the Front If your vehi

I , -.. . 6. Find the support bar on the bottom o the seat. This bar keeps the rear seat from unfolding. 7. Pull the inner end of the support off o

Your Driving and the Road = - 9 188 3. Shift your automatic transmission into P (Park), or your manual transmission into 2 (Second). 4. Shift the tr

R Here you’ll find what to do about some problems that can occur on the road. Problems on the Road Hazard Warning Flashers . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Problems on the Road I Hazard Warning fishers Your hazard warning flashers let you warn others. They also let police know you have a proble

Jump Startirtg If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some jumper cables to start your Geo. But please follo

Problems on the Road To Jump Start Your Geo 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have a 12-volt battery with a negative ground system. If the

3. Turn off the ignition on both vehicles. Turn off all lights that aren’t needed, and radios. This will avoid sparks and help save both batte

Problems on the Road 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t have loose or missing insulation. If they do, you could get a shock. The vehicles co

1 L 7. Don’t let the other end touch metal. Connect it to the positive (+) terminal of the good battery. Use a remote positive (+) terminal if t

Problems on the Road 10. Now start the vehicle with the good battery and run the engine for awhile. dead battery. If it won't start after a

That your vehicle has rear-wheel drive, or that it has the four-wheel-drive option. vehicle. The make, model, and year of your Whether you

Seats & Safety Belts 4. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place. 5. Push and pull the top of the seatback to be sure the

Problems on the Road front with sling-type or wheel lift equipment, the rear wheels must be supported on a dolly. If your vehicle has four-whe

Position 4x4 wood beam across sling chains and against lower control arm front attachment brackets. Position the lower sling crossbar in fr

Problems on the Road Position the sling crossbar under and forward of the rear bumper. . = = 200 A L Attach a separate safety chain around the o

If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine: ' Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just -open the hood. Stay away

Problems on the Road ... 202 If No Steam Is Coming from Your Engine: If you get the overheat warning but see or hear no steam, the problem may

When you decide it’s safe to lift the hood, here’s what you’ll see: 1. Coolant Recovery Tank 2. Radiator Pressure Cap 3. Electric Engine Fan A An el

Problems on the Road c Engine damage from running yollr I engine without coolant isn’t covered by your warranty. I If there seems to be no

' In cold weather, water can freeze and crack the engine, radiator, \eater core and other parts. Us he recommended coolant. I A You can be bur

Problems on the Road I How to Add Coolant to the Radiator 1. You can remove the radiator pressure cap when the cooling system, including the

4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to the FULL mark. 5. Put the cap back on the coolant recovery tank, but leave the radiator pressure c

I This figure lights up when you turn the key to ON or START when your safety belt isn’t buckled, and you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the remi

Problems on the Road Zf a Tire Goes Hut Then replace the pressure cap. Be sure the ears on the pressure cap line up like this. 9 208 It’s unusual f

CAUTION A Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll over you or other people. You and they could be ba

The jack handle is under the driver’s seat. .210 Start with the jack (A), jack handle (B) and wheel wrench (C). The spare tire is mounted on

Insert your key into the wheel lock and pull the wheel lock off. Remove wheel nuts with the wheel wrench. Remove the spare tire from the mounti

Problems on the Road Under the vehicle near each wheel, there are bosses in the vehicle’s rocker flange. Position the jack and raise the jac

c Remove all the wheel nuts and take off the flat tire. r '_ .- Rust or dirt on the wheel, or on the parts to which it is fastened, can mak

Problems on the Road CAUTION * Never use oil or grease on 1 studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose. Your wheel could fall off

I Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel wrench counterclockwise. Lower the completely. Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a criss-cross sequenc

Problems on the Road 1. Front Passenger Seat 2. Jack 3. Clamp 4. Wrench 5. Jack Handle 6. Front Driver Seat Replace the jack, jack handle, flat

If You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Snow What you don’t want to do when your vehicle is stuck is to spin your wheels. The method known as “ro

Seats & Safety Belts When the bike hits the block, it stops. But the child keeps going! A Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s just a seat o

Problems on the Road Rocking your vehicle to get it out: First, turn your steering wheel left and right. That will clear the area around your front

The recovery hooks when used, are under a lot of force. Always pull the vehicle straight out. Never pull on the hooks at a sideways angle

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Part 6 Here you wit1 find information about the care of your Geo . This part begins with service and fuel information. and then it shows how to check

!mice & Appearance Care rn Service Your Geo dealer knows your vehicle best and wants you to be happy with it. We hope you’ll go to yo

I NOTICE r Fuel Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at 87 octane or higher. It should meet specifications, ASTM D4814 in the U.S. and CGSB 3.

Service & Appearance Care MTBE is ‘ ‘methyl tertiary-butyl ether. ’ ’ Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is fine for your vehicle. Ethanol is et

In addition, some gasoline suppliers are now producing reformulated gasolines. These gasolines are specially designed to reduce vehicle emis

Service & Appearance Care Filling Your Tank bA u 1 lU/V 1 Gasoline vapor is highly and that can cause very bad injuries. Don’t smoke if you’re n

H Checking l7tings under the Hood Hood Release To open the hood, first pull the release handle inside the glove box. Then go to the front of the

r- -- Get it up to speed. Then stop the “car.” The rider doesn’t stop. L The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it

Service & Appearance Care l- a I LUU I lV1V An electric fan under the hood can start up and injure you even when the engine is not running. K

Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on the hood prop. Remove the hood prop from the slot in the hood and return the prop to its retainer.

Service & Appearance Care I When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or below the ADD mark, you’ll need to add some oil. But you must use th

What Kind of Oil to Use: Look for three things: SG SG must be on the oil container, either by itself or combined with other quality designations,

Service & Appearance Care This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is used on most oil containers to help you select the correct oil. You should

What to Do with Used Oil: CAUTION Used engine oil contains D things that have caused skin Gancer in laboratory animals. Don’t let used oil stay on you

Service & Appearance Care c If the air cleaner is off, a backfire can cause a damaging engine fire. And, dirt can easily get into your engine,

' /vu I IL-t Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the transmission fluid level if you have been driving: When outside temperatures are

Service & Appearance Care ... 236 Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more. To check the fluid hot or cold: Park your ve

After adding fluid, recheck the fluid level as described under “How to Check. ” obtained, push the dipstick back in all the way. When

Seats & Safety Belts or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop. You stop over mo

Then, follow these steps: 1. Remove the filler plug. 2, Check that the lubricant level is up to the bottom of the filler plug hole. How to Add F

What to Use: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and Lubricants” in the In

Service & Appearance Care How to Check Lubricant: If the level is below the bottom of the filler plug hole, you’ll need to add some lubrica

r Adding only plain water to b your cooling system can be dmgemus. Plaia water, or some other liquid like alcohol, can boil before the proper coolant

Service & Appearance Care Adding Coolant To Check Coolant: When your engine is cold, the coolant level should be LOW, or a little higher. When

Radiator Pressure Cap IVU I IIJt Your radiator pressure cap is a 13 - i (90 kPa) pressure-type cap and must be tightly installed to prevent cool

Service & Appearance Care 1 Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: Open the cap with the washer symbol on it. Add washer fluid until the bott

x NO TIC€ When using concentrated wash fluid, follow the manufacturer‘ instructions for adding water. ready-to-use washer fluid. Water can cau

Service & Appearance Care CA U TlON R d fl I1 A If you have too much brake L,,E;ine. The fluid will burn if the engine is hot enough. You

Replacing Brake System Parts The braking system on a modern vehicle is complex. Its many parts have to be of top quality and work well togeth

Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I wear safety belts? A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in a

Service & Appearance Care I- ‘.-I hdrm . rn Bulb Replacement I LUU 1 lUIV ~ A Batteries have acid that can burn you and gas that can explod

3. Turn the lock ring to the left to release the bulb. 4. Puli the lock ring and the headlight bulb straight out. Save the lock ring and use

Service & Appearance Care 3. Push the bulb in, turn it to the left 4. Reverse the steps with a new bulb. and pull it out. Sidemarker Lights To

i -- Rear Combination Lights To remove the rear combination bulbs: 1. Remove the two screws from the combination lights. 2. Pull the combinati

Service & Appearance Care Loading Your Vehicle Two labels on your vehicle show how much weight it may properly carry. The Tire-Loading Inform

NOTICE I Your warranty does not cover parts or components that fail because of overloading. If you put things inside your vehicle - like suitcase

Service & Appearance Care A Poorly maintained and improperly used tires are dangerous. 9 Overloading your tires can cause overheating as a result

NO TIC€ I Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation or overinflation is If your tires have too rnllrh air (overinflation), y Unusual wear Bad han

Service & Appearance Care I - 256 If your spare wheel does not match your other wheels, you may want to use this pattern. After the tire

The tire has a bump, bulge or split. The tire has a puncture, cut, or other damage that can’t be repaired well because of the size or location of the

Seats & Safety Belts I 9.924 First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver

Service & Appearance Care performance. (This applies only to vehicles sold in the United States.) Treadwear The treadwear grade is a co

properly inflated and not overloaded. Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either separately or in combination, can cause heat

Service & Appearance Care nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the braking and handling of your vehicle, make your ti

NOTICE Appearance Care Pleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst I - ,,,,o flame if you strike a match or get them

Service & Appearance Care NO TIC€ Don't use any of these unless thi manual says you can. In monv uses, thev will damage vnl vehiclc Lau

Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Vacuum and brush the area to remove Always clean a whole trim panel or any loose dirt. section. Mask surroundin

Service & Appearance Care I.. 264 (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, “feathering” toward the center.

Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. Carefully scrape off excess

Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the ins

Cleaning the Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades If your windshield is not clear after using the windshield washer, or if the wipe

5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. The lap part of the belt should

Service & Appearance Care 268 Machine compounding or aggressive polishing on a basecoat/clearcoat paint finish IT dull tl sh or lea sw’ ’ mark

Aluminum Wheels If your Geo has these, don’t use chrome polish on them. Use wax after you clean them. Also, don’t use abrasive cleaners or clean

Service & Appearance Care Finish Damage Any stone chips, fractures or deep scratches in the finish should be repaired right away. Bar

rn Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials 'Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. See your General Motors Dealers for these products.

Service & Appearance Care = 9 272 I rn Vehicle Identification Number This is the legal identifier for your Geo. It appears on a plate in the

1 I Fuses and Circuit Breakers The wiring circuits in your car are protected from short circuits by fuses, circuit breakers or a thermal link in the

Service & Appearance Care b. . /. , ,. s Y Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or melted, replace the fus

[ Instrument Panel Fuse Block 1 - Right Headlight (15A) 2- Left Headlight; High Beam Indicator Light (1 5A) 3-Taillights; Interior Light; Sidema

Service & Appearance I Replacement Bulbs Care Back-up ... 1156 Dome ...

Capacities and Specifictu?ons Engine Type ...L4 Compression Ratio. . . . . . . . .

Seats & Safety Belts I 1 Q: What’s wrong with this? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. I You can be seriously injured if your be

Service & Appearance Care Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions. Automatic

Vehicle Dimensions Wheelbase. .86.6“ (2 200 mm) ... Tread Front ...

Notes

IMPORTANT: KEEP ENGINE OIL AT THE PROPER LEVEL AND CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED I This part covers the maintenance required for your Geo . Your ve

Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in good working condi

1 How This Part 1s Organized I The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: “Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what

Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance (Cont.) “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains important inspections th

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules This section tells you the maintenance services

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) I ... 286 Schedule I Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is MAINLY driven

The services shown in this schedule up to 60,OOO miles (100 OOO km) should be performed after 60,OOO miles (100 OOO km) at the same intervals, MI

2: What’s wrong with this? \: The belt is twisted across the body. A You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you would

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I/ Follow Schedule I1 ONLY if none of the driving conditions s

The services shown in this schedule up to 100,OOO miles (160 OOO km) should be performed after 100,OOO miles (160 OOO km) at the same intervals.

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Dplanatiun of Scheduled Maintenance Services Below are explanations of th

ITEM NO. SERVICE 4 Transmission (AlI)/Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) Service - For the manual transmission and transfer case, check the flui

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM NO. SERVICE 7 Distributor Cap and Spark Plug Wire Inspection* - Insp

ITEM NO. SERVICE 11 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection** - Inspect fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap

Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM NO. SERVICE 16 Emission System Hoses Inspection* - Inspect at 60,OOO

Other Emission Related Mainfenance Setvice ITEM NO. SERVICE 1 Valve Clearance Adjustment* - Inspect the valve lash every 15,000 miles (25 000 km

NO. 1 2 3 SERVICE Wheel Bearings Inspection - Inspect every 15 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 OOO km) intervals. Inspect for wear and proper adjustme

5 6 Brakes - Tire rotations are a convenient opportunity to inspect the braking system. See “Brake System Inspection” in Section C. Locking Front H

1993 Owner’s Manual Table of Contents C . .’acker Introduction How to Use This Manual ... Part 1 Seats & Safety Belts. ... 1

Seats & Safety Belts Passenger Positions Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the d

Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services Listed below are owner checks and services which should be performed at the intervals

At Least Once a Month CHECK OR SERVICE “‘HAT TO DO Tires Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified o

Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.) .r Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges including the tailgate. Also

At Least Once a Year (CONT.) CHECK OR SERVICE 4- WHAT TO DO Brake-Transaxle Shift Interlock - BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) I CAUTION m A When you are

Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.) At Least Once a Year (CONT.) CHECK OR SERVICE I WHAT TO DO Steering Column Lock Whi

Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections Listed below are inspections and services which should be performed at least t

Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.) CHECK OR SERVICE Brake System Inspection Clutch System Service ~ WHAT T

Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Note: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specificati

Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Cont.) USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT I Manual Transmission I SAE 75W-90 GL-4 (GM Pa

USAGE Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring b. Release Pawl Anchor Hood, Door, and Liftgate Hinges, Rear Fold

The rear seats have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to wear one properly. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull it across you. Don’t let it get twi

Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, or Schedule I1 maintenance charts wh

DATE ODOMETER READING SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED

Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.)

I Part 8 Here you will find out how to contact Chevrolet/Geo if you need assistance. This part also tells you how to obtain service publications and h

Customer Assistance Information Customer Satisfaction Procedure Your satisfaction and goodwill are important to your dealer and Chevrolet/Geo. No

Nature of problem In order to give your inquiry prompt attention, please call the toll-free number listed above. However, if you wish to write C

Customer Assistance Information called BBB AUTO LINE. This program is administered by the Council of Better Business Bureaus through local Bet

expense if you choose). Arbitrators make decisions based on the principles of fairness and equity, and are not required to duplicate the functions

Customer Assistance Information ... 31 6 To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-01

L rn Chevrolet/Geo Roadside Assistance Program To enhance Chevrolet/Geo’s strong commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet/Geo is excited to an

Seats & Safety Belts 4 You can be seriously hurt if loose. In a crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The should

Customer Assistance Information Please refer to the Roadside Assistance brochure inside your portfolio for full program details. In Canada pleas

Most bulletins apply to conditions affecting a small number of cars or trucks. Your Chevrolet/Geo dealer or a qualified technician may have to

Customer Assistance Information Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular model year vehicle may be published in later years, and these would be

Customer Assistance Information 1993 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDERING INFORMATION The following publications covering the operation

Notes 322

CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and MAIL TO: Post Office Box 07130, Detroit, Michiga

Index Add-on Electrical Equipment ... 272 Adjustment. Brake ... 13 1 Adjustment. Clutch ... 238 Air Cleaner ...

Index Children (Safety Belts) ... 30 Children. Larger (Safety Belts) ... 37 Cigarette Lighter ... 77 Circuit Breakers. Fu

In Mud. Sand. Snow. or Ice ... 155 In the Rain ... 160 In Water ... 156 Long Distance ... 167 O

-4 UAU I IUN Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. A baby doesn’t weigh much - until a crash. During a crash a baby will

Halogen Bulbs ... 248 Halogen Headlight Bulb Replacement ... 248 Hazard Warning Flashers ... 190 Haze. Drivi

Loading Your Vehicle ... 252 Loading Your Vehicle for Off-Road Driving ... 14 1 Locks. Door ... 45 Loss of

9 9 330 Parking Brake ... 60 Downhill ... 172 Manual Transmission ... 63 On a Hill with a Trailer.

Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out . . 218 Rotation. Tire Inspection and ... 255 Running Your Engine While You’re Parked ...

Index Stains ... 264 Stalling on an Incline ... 154 Starting Your Engine ... 49 Starting. Jump ...

Transfer Case ... 59 Transfer Case (Four-wheel Drive) . . 239 Transmission Fluid. Automatic ... 234 Transmission Fluid. Manual ..

Index Windshield Cleaning ... 267 Washer Fluid ... 244 Wiper/Washer Lever ... 72 Winter Driving ...

Notes 335

Service Station Information Cooling System Reservoir Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be at the FULL

@ TM WE SUPPORT ~ VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National lnslltute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE 'TI LHtVIWLt r ml

Seats & Safety Belts Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rathe

CAUTION rn Dl A ThL,, is no place to anchor a - child restraint with a top strap behind the rear seats of your vehicle. In a crash, the chil

Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the Rear Seat You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of the retractor to set the lock. 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt int

Seats & Safety Belts I Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier sectio

.- P 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. 7. Push and pull th

Please keep this manual in your Geo, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please

Seats & Safety Belts Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are. I CAUTION Never do this. h Here two children are wearing I

CAUTION A Never do this. seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in

Seats & Safety Belts rn Replacing Safety Belts afler a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? ... 40 After a very minor coll

Notes

Notes

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your Geo. and information on starting. shifting and braking . Also explained are

Features & Controls 1 I Keys Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key I is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others

H Door Locks Passengers - especially children - can easily open the doors and fall out. When a door is Iocked, the inside handle won’t open it. Outsid

Features & Controls Tailgate Use your key to lock or unlock your tailgate. If you have a convertible, be sure to unzip the rear plastic

meft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your Geo has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing

CONVERTIBLE UTILITY HARDTOP UTILITY About Driving Your Tracker As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may

Features & Controls New Vehicle “Break-In ’’ Your modern Geo doesn’t need an :laborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the l

c Note that even if the engine is not running ACC and ON allow you to operate your electrical accessories, such as the radio and ventilation

Features & Controls ... 50 3. If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START for about three seconds at a time until your engine

r Automatic Transmission There are several different positions for your shift lever. P (Park) This locks your rear wheels. It’s the best positi

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 w

Damage to your transmission caused by shifting out of P Park) or N (Neutral) with the engi racing isn’t covered by your warranty. D (Drive) This po

Features & Controls L (Low Gear) This position gives you even more power (but lower fuel economy) than 2. You can use it on very steep hills,

2 (Second Gear) - Press the clutch pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and shift into 2. Then, slowly let up on the clutch pedal

Features & Controls shifi Speeds (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS IN MPH (km/h) Engine 1.6L L4 47 11 2

Four-wheel Drive CAUTION I It can be dangerous to get out 4 b of your vehicle if the shift rcyer is not fdly in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or

Welcome to Geo World-class vehicles for the world-wise vehicle buyer. Feature by feature, every Geo shows that quality, value and technology

Features & Controls Free- Wheeling Hubs Your vehicle may have either manual or automatic free-wheeling hubs. You must lock the hubs before you

To unlock the hubs: 1. Stop your vehicle. 2. Drive seven feet (two meters) in the direction opposite to the direction you were driving before you st

Features & Controls 900 To shift into or out of 4L: 1. Stop your vehicle and shift your transmission to N (Neutral). 2. Shift the transfer

To release the parking brake: Hold the brake pedal down. Pull the parking brake lever up until you can push in the release button. Hold the

Features & Controls 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your right foot and set the parking brake. 2. Move the shift lever into the P (Park)

Shifling out of P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) Your Geo has a brake-transmission shift interlock. You have to fully apply your regular brake be

Features & Controls If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re vehicle is equipped to tow a trailer, see “Parking on Hills” or “Towing a Tra

Running Your Engine While You’re Parked (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) It’s better not to park with the engine running. But if you ever have to, here a

Features & Controls .. .. .. Windows Use the window crank to open and close each door window. Rear Vent Windows (Option) To open a rear vent wi

H Horn To sound the horn, press the horn symbol on your steering wheel. I Tilt meel (OPTION) 1 tilt steerng wheel allows you to adjust he steerin

How to Use This Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. This will help you lea

Features & Controls Turn Signal and lane Change lndicator The turn signal has two upward (for Right) and two downward (for Left) positions.

r Opentiun of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system (headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, side marker lamps and taillamps) meet all a

Features & Controls Headlight High/Low Beam First, you must have the headlights on. (See “Lights” in the Index.) Then, pull the turn sig

the headlights, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to the reduced brightness of DRL again. The DRL indicator light on the

Features & Controls W@er/Washer Lever The lever on the right side of the steering column controls the windshield wipers and washers. Move the

IC a J Driving without washer I ’ 1 fluid can be dangerous. A I bad mud splash can block your I vision. You could hit mother vehicle or go off the

Features & Controls Mimors Inside Rearview Mirror An inside rearview mirror is attached above your windshield. The mirror has a pivot so

.. >torage and Compartpnents Glove Box To open the glove box, pull the latch toward you. Use your key to lock and unlock the glove box. Doo

Features & Controls Coinholder and Bin Your console has a coinholder and a small storage bin. Sun Visors To block out glare, you can swing

rn Ashtrays and Lighter Front Ashtray Pull the door to open it. To remove the ashtray, press down on the tab and pull out the ashtray. Other Ash

How to Use this Manual Part 5: Problems on the Road This part tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire

Features & Controls

Instrument Panel 1. Air Vent 2. Side Defroster Vent 3. Turn SignaULights 4. Instrument Cluster 5. Hazard Warning Flasher 6. Windshield Wiper/Wash

Features & Controls rn Instrument Panel and Clusters Your instrument cluster is designed to let you know at a glance how your vehicle is runn

the U.S.) or kilometers (used in Canada). Your Geo’s odometer is tamper-resistant. If you can see silver lines between the numbers, probably someo

Features & Conrrols Tachometer The tachometer shows engine speed in thousands of revolutions per minute (rpm). You can use it while driving to

c When one of the warning lights comes on and stays on when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows there may be a problem, chec

Features & Controls . . .a4 Brake System Warning Light Your Geo’s hydraulic brake system is divided into two parts. If one part isn’t wor

Engine Coolant Temperature Gage This gage shows the engine coolant temperature. If the gage pointer moves to the “H” (red) side, your engine i

If you keep driving your vehicle with this light on, after a while the emission controls won’t work as well, your fuel economy won’t be as good and y

IC CA UTlON A Don’t keep driving if the oil pressure is low. If you do, your engine can become so hot that it catches on fire. You or others could

I‘ou will also find a red circle with a lash through it in this book. This safety ymbol means “Don’t,’’ “Don’t do his,” or “Don’t let this ha

1 * Never raise or lower the top while the- vehicle .is moving, or drive with any part of the top unfastened or partially -removed. The wind Could t u

3pening and Closing Your Sunroof I. Lower your antenna and swing your sun visors down. !. Squeeze the front top bow latch buttons and pull the lat

Features & Controls 5. Unfasten the holding strap near the dome light and pull it through the slot in the front top bow. 6. Fasten the

A It can be dangerous to drive with the rear window open or removed. Carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see it or smell C

Features & Controls 3. Unsnap the upper and lower straps that connect the rear top bow to the side window frames. 4. From inside your

8. Unhook the latch from the front top bow. 9. Swing the front top bow back so you'll have some slack in the canvas top. IO. Un

12. Unsnap the flaps near the dome light, that hold the canvas top to the roof support. ... 94 13. Slide out the rear corner pieces. 14.

16. Pull up and back on the rear top bow struts and swing each strut forward. 17. Clamp the struts to the rear top bow. 18. Swing down the

I 1 Features & Controls Preparing Your Canvas Top for Storage 1. Lay the canvas top inside-up on a clean, dry, flat surface. ... 96 2. Fold

5. Roll the canvas top around the rear 6. Store in a clean, dry location. window. 97. =