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Page 3 Owner’s Manual 1993 Table of Contents .’acker ..... How to Use This Manual Introduction ....Seats & Safety Belts. Part ....Part 2 Features & Controls Part 3 Comfort Controls 81 Audio Systems ,101 ..Part Your Driving and the Road....
Page 4 General Motors, GM and the GM emblem, Published by Chevrolet/Geo Division General Motors Corporation Chevrolet and the Chevrolet emblem, Geo and the Geo emblem are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. @ Copyright 1992 General Motors Corporation, Chevrolet/Geo Division. All rights reserved.
Page 5 CONVERTIBLE HARDTOP UTILITY UTILITY Your About Driving Tracker As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See “Driving Guidelines”...
Page 6 Tracker even the off-road. Sold and serviced bylheusands of Chevrolet/Geo dealers, Geo is earning its stripes as a serious contender in today’s value-conscious marketplace. We know your ownership experience will be a rewarding one. Welcome to the world of Geo.
Page 7 Part 1: Seats & Safety Belts This part tells you how use your seats and safety belts properly. How to Use This Part 2: Features & Controls Manual that’s in the manual, and the page This part explains how to start and number where you’ll find it.
Page 8 How to Use this Manual Safety Warnings and Symbols Part 5: Problems on the Road Part 8: Customer Assistance You will find a number of safety Information cautions in this book. We use yellow This part tells you what to do if you and the word CAUTION to tell you have a problem while driving, such as a This part includes important information...
Page 9 Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these I‘ou will also find a red circle with a When you read other manuals, you blue notices: lash through it in this book. This safety might see CAUTION and NOTICE ymbol means “Don’t,’’...
Page 10 How to Use this Manual Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you will These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your find on your vehicle. For example, these vehicle is driven: symbols are used on an original battery: Headlight High Beam Caution Possible injury Fasten Safety Belts...
Page 11 These symbols are on some of your controls: Air Conditioning Rear Window Wiper Windshield Wiper and Washer Windshield Washer Rear Window Wiper Ventilating Fan Windshield Defroster Rear Window Defogger...
Page 12 How to Use this Manual These symbols are used on warning and Here are some other symbols you may indicator lights: see: Engine Coolant Hood Release Temperature Battery Charging Brake Lighter System Horn Fuel...
Page 13 Part Seats & Safety Belts ..........H e r e you’ll find information Seats and Seat Controls .
Page 14 Seats & Safety Belts and Seat Controls Seats Front Seat This section tells you about the seats Move the lever under the front seat to how to adjust them, and also about unlock it. Slide the seat to where you reclining from seatbacks, head want it.
Page 15 iacks Reclining Front Se, To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat. Release the Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be lever to lock the seatback where you dangerous.
Page 16 Seats & Safety Belts Head Restraints Easy Entry Seats Head restraints are fixed on some To raise or lower the restraint, push in The front seats of your vehicle make it vehicles and adjustable on others. Slide the release while you pull up or push easy to get in and out of the rear seat.
Page 17 ? ? ’ . . Rear Seat folding get out, pull the release handle on entry the rear of the right front seat. easy seat isn’t The rear seat in your Geo folds to locked, it can move. provide more cargo space. sudden or crash, person...
Page 18 Seats & Safety Belts 3. Fold the seatback down. Unlock the bottom part of the seat: 2. P u l l the knobs on both sides of the seatback. On the one-piece rear seat, pull out the release ring. If you have the split rear seat, you can fold half of the seat pulling On the split rear seat,...
Page 19 6. Find the support bar on the bottom o 7. Pull the inner end of the support off To unfold the rear seats: the seat. This bar keeps the rear seat of the seat bracket and swing it Keep your hands, safety belts and other from unfolding.
Page 20 Seats & Safety Belts Belts: They’re for Safety Everyone 4. Pull the seatback up and push it back to lock it into place. Don’t let anyone ride where This part of the manual tells you how to they can’t wear a safety belt use safety belts properly.
Page 21 Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you You never know if you’ll be in a crash. This figure lights up when you turn as fast it goes. If you do have a crash, you don’t know START key to when your safety...
Page 22 Seats & Safety Belts someone on it. Take the simplest “car.” Suppose it’s When the bike hits the block, stops. just a seat on wheels. But the child keeps going!
Page 23 . . . Get it up to speed. Then stop the “car.” or the instrument panel The person keeps going until stopped by The rider doesn’t stop. something. In a real vehicle, it could be the . . . windshield...
Page 24 Seats & Safety Belts rn Here Are Questions Many People Ask about or the safety belts! Why don’t they just put in air so people won’t have to wear Safety Belts and the bags With safety belts, you slow down as the safety belts? vehicle does.
Page 25 Safety Belt Reminder How to Wear Safety Light Belts Properly If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far from home, why should I When the key is turned to ON or Adults wear safety belts? START, a light will come on for about This section is only for people of adult A: You may be an excellent driver, but eight seconds to remind people to fasten...
Page 26 Seats & Safety Belts First, you’ll want to know which Lap-Shoulder Belt Pick up the latch plate and pull the restraint systems your vehicle has. belt across you. Don’t let The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. twisted. We’ll start with the driver position. Here’s how to wear it properly.
Page 27 The lap part of the belt should be worn 5. To make the lap part tight, pull down What’s wrong with this? low and snug on the hips, just touching on the buckle end of the belt as you A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It on the the thighs.
Page 28 Seats & Safety Belts Q: What’s wrong with this? Q: What’s wrong with this? can be seriously injured A: The belt is buckled in the wrong A: The shoulder belt is worn under the if you wear the shoulder belt arm.
Page 29 Safety Belt Use during Pregnancy 2: What’s wrong with this? To unlatch the belt, just push the button the buckle. The belt should go back \: The belt is twisted across the body. Safety belts work for everyone, out of the way. women.
Page 30 Seats & Safety Belts Passenger Positions Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted Rear Seat Passengers Right Front Passenger Position can be thrown out of the vehicle in It’s very important for rear seat The right front passenger’s safety belt crash. And they can strike others in the passengers to buckle up! Accident works the same way as the driver’s vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
Page 31 The lap part of the belt should be worn 3. To make the lap part tight, pull down The rear seats have lap-shoulder belts. on the buckle end of the belt as you low and snug on the hips, just touching Here’s how to wear one properly.
Page 32 Seats & Safety Belts Smaller Children and Babies Children Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! can be seriously hurt if a child or infant restraint. The That includes infants and all children instructions for the restraint will smaller than adult size.
Page 33 Child Restraints UAU I I U N Be sure to follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these Never hold a baby in your arms while riding in a vehicle. baby instructions the restraint itself or in a doesn’t weigh much until a crash.
Page 34 Seats & Safety Belts Top Strap Where to Put the Restraint An unsecured child restraint If your child restraint has a top strap, it Accident statistics show that children are W can move around in a should be anchored. safer if they are restrained in the rear ollision or sudden stop and injure rather than the front seat.
Page 35 Attaching the Top Strap Right CAUTION Front Passenger Position Only Pull the rear sear lap-shoulder belt all the way out to switch it to the ratcheting A ThL,, is no place to anchor a If the child restraint is equipped with a mode.
Page 36 Seats & Safety Belts Securing a Child Restraint in the Rear Buckle the belt. Make sure 1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow Seat release button faces upward or the instructions for the child You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. outward, so you’ll be able to restraint.
Page 37 7. Push and pull 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder the child restraint the way out of the retractor to set the belt into the retractor while you push different directions to be sure secure.
Page 38 Seats & Safety Belts 5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all Securing a Child Restraint in the 3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and the way of the retractor to set the Right Front Seat run the lap part through or around lock.
Page 39 Larger Children 6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder 7. Push and pull the child restraint in Children who have outgrown child belt back into the retractor while you different directions to be sure it is restraints should wear the vehicle’s push down on the child restraint.
Page 40 Seats & Safety Belts CAUTION Q: What if a child is wearing a Children who aren’t buckled up can lap-shoulder belt, but the child is strike other people are. Never do this. so small that the shoulder belt is Here two children are wearing very close to the child’s face or me same belt.
Page 41 Checking Your Restraint Safety Belt Extender CAUTION Systems If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten Never do this. around you, you should use it. Now and then, make sure all your belts, Here a child is sitting But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to buckles, latch plates, retractors, seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, fasten, your dealer will order you an...
Page 42 Seats & Safety Belts rn Replacing Safety Belts Q: What's wrong with this? afler a Crash Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number. A: The belt is torn. If you've had a crash, do you need new You'll need the model year and the belts? model...
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Page 45 Part Features & Controls ..............Keys .
Page 46 Features & Controls Keys One key is used for the ignition, the doors, and all other locks. When a new Tracker is delivered, the Leaving young children in a dealer removes the metal plate from the vehicle with the ignition key key ring and gives it to the first owner.
Page 47 Door Locks From the inside, push down the button There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: on the door. - especially children Passengers To unlock the door, pull up on the From the outside: Use your key. To can easily open doors and lock the door, turn the key clockwise as...
Page 48 Features & Controls It can be dangerous drive with tailgate window open, Carbon (CO) monoxide can come your vehicle. You Tailgate If you have a convertible, be sure to into unzip the rear plastic window before can’t see or smell It can cause Use your key to lock or unlock your unconsciousness and even...
Page 49 meft Key in the Ignition: Parking Night: Park in a lighted Vehicle theft is big business, especially If you walk away in some cities. Although your Geo has a from your vehicle with the key inside, spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle.
Page 50 Features & Controls New Vehicle ’’ “Break-In m Ignition Switch Your modern Geo doesn’t need an :laborate “break-in.” But it will With the key in the ignition switch, you when the ignition is in ACC or LOCK perform better in the long can turn the switch to four positions: and the key is in the ignition.
Page 51 Starting Your Engine Manual Transmission: Shift your gear Automatic Transmission: Move your Note that even if the engine is not selector to neutral and hold the clutch shift lever to (Park) or (Neutral). running allow you to pedal to the floor while starting the Your engine won’t start in any other operate your electrical accessories, such engine.
Page 52 Features & Controls Driving through Deep I V U I lLt Standing Water 3 . If it doesn't start right away, hold your key in START for about three seconds at a time until your engine starts. Wait about seconds between each try to help avoid draining your battery.
Page 53 GAU I IUN It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle could roll. Don’t leave your vehicle when the engine is running unless you have to.
Page 54 Features & Controls N (Neutral) R (Reverse) In this position, your engine doesn’t Shifting out of P (Park) or Use this gear to back up. (Neutral) while your engine is connect with the wheels. To restart “racing’’ (running high speed) when you’re already moving, use N is dangerous.
Page 55 (Second Gear) Going about 15 mph (25 h / h ) or more, push your accelerator pedal all This position gives you more power but Damage to your transmission lower fuel economy. You can use 2 on the way down. caused by shifting out of Park) hills.
Page 56 Features & Controls Five-Sveed Manual Transmission I V U I I b C (Low Gear) This position gives you even more This is your shift pattern. Here’s how to power (but lower fuel economy) than operate your transmission: You can use it on very steep hills, or in (Fist Gear) Press the clutch deep snow or mud.
Page 57 2 (Second Gear) Press the clutch To Stop Let up on the accelerator You cannot go from 5 (Fifth Gear) into pedal as you let up on the accelerator pedal and press the brake pedal. Just (Reverse). If you try, you will be pedal and shift into 2.
Page 58 Features & Controls shifi Speeds (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) If you skip more than one MANUAL TRANSMISSION RECOMMENDED SHIFT SPEEDS IN MPH (km/h) gea~ if 1 when you downshift, Acceleration Shift Speed Cruise Shift Speed Engine race the engine when you 4 t o 5 1 t o 2 2 t o 3 3 t o 4...
Page 59 Four-wheel Drive CAUTION It can be dangerous to get out b of your vehicle if the shift [f your vehicle has four-wheel drive, (Park) you can send your engine’s driving rcyer is not fdly in Driving in or 4L positions for (automatic transmission) or power to all four wheels for extra a long time on dry or wet...
Page 60 Features & Controls Free- Wheeling Hubs Manual turn Your vehicle may have either manual or unlock the hubs, the hub dials to FREE. automatic free-wheeling hubs. You must lock or unlock the hubs, you must lock the hubs before you use 4H park your vehicle (see “Shifting into Automatic...
Page 61 Transfer Case This setting also engages your front To unlock the hubs: The transfer case shift lever is on the axle to give you extra traction, but floor to the right of the driver. Use this 1. Stop your vehicle. should be used only for driving downhill lever to shift into and out of four-wheel 2.
Page 62 Features & Controls 1 . 1 Parking Parking Brake the parking brake: Hold the To shift into or out of 4L: brake pedal down and pull up on the 1. Stop your vehicle and shift your The parking brake lever is located parking brake lever.
Page 63 Shifiing into P (Park) (AUTOMATIC TRANSMlSS/ON) It can be dangerous to get out of your vehicle if the shift lever is not fully in (Park) with the parking brake firmly set. Your vehicle can roll, If you have left the engine running, the vehicle can move If you are on a hill: See “Parking on To release the parking brake: Hold the...
Page 64 Features Controls & Leaving Your Vehide with the Engine Running (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) can be dangerous t o leave the engine your vehicle with Your vehicle could move running. have leave your vehicle with 1. Hold the brake pedal down with your suddenly the &ifl lever is not...
Page 65 Shifling out of P (Park) Parking Your Vehicle If you ever hold the brake pedal down (AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION) (MANUAL TRANSMISSION) but still can’t shift out of (Park), try Your Geo has a brake-transmission shift Before you get out of your vehicle, put this: interlock.
Page 66 Features & Controls Engine Exhaust Engine exhaust can kill. contains the gas carbon monoxide (CO), which you can’t see or smell. It can cause unconsciousness and death. You might have exhaust coming in Parking over Things That Burn Your exhaust system sounds If you are parking on a hill, or if you’re strange or different.
Page 67 CAUTION Idling the engine with the air system control off could allow dangerous exhaust into your vehicle (see the earlier Caution under “Engine Exhaust’ ’). Also, idling in a closed-in place can let deadly carbon monoxide (CO) into your vehicle even if the fan switch is at the highest setting. One place this Running Your Engine While can happen is a garage.
Page 68 Features & Controls Windows Rear Vent Windows (Option) To close the window, pull the latch in Use the window crank to open and close and back. each door window. To open a rear vent window, pull the latch out and forward.
Page 69 I;he Turn SignaULights Horn Tilt m e e l (OPTION) CoPttrolHeadlight Beam To sound the horn, press the horn tilt steerng wheel allows you to adjust symbol on your steering wheel. he steering wheel before you drive. Lever lou can also raise it to the highest level The lever on the left side of the steering give your legs more room when you column includes your:...
Page 70 Features & Controls Turn Signal and lane Change lndicator If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help green arrow on the instrument panel avoid an accident. If the green arrows will flash in the direction of the turn or The turn signal has two upward (for don’t go on at all when you signal a lane change.
Page 71 Opentiun of Lights Although your vehicle's lighting system may require that you operate your low Turn the outside portion of the lever to (headlamps, parking lamps, fog lamps, beam lamps with fog lamps at all times, control the lights. There are three side marker lamps and taillamps) meet or that headlamps be turned on positions for the light switch.
Page 72 Features & Controls Daytime Running fights (DM) Daytime Running f ights (Canada) lndicator Light (Canada) Headlight High/Low Beam First, you must have the headlights on. If your vehicle was first sold, when The Canadian Federal Government has (See “Lights” in the Index.) Then, pull new, in Canada, you will have this light decided that “Daytime Running Lights”...
Page 73 Interior Lights Dome Light Brightness Control the headlights, the exterior lights will go out and the low beams will change to The dome light has a three position This knob controls the brightness of the reduced brightness of DRL again. switch.
Page 74 Features & Controls W@er/Washer Lever For a single wiping cycle, push the lever to MIST. Hold it there until the wipers Damaged wiper blades may The lever on the right side of the start, then let go. The wipers will stop prevent you from seeing well steering column controls the windshield after one cycle.
Page 75 NOTICE When using concentrated washer fluid, follow the manufacturer’c instructions for adding wate- Weedwasher Don’t mix water with ’ Driving without washer To turn on your rear wiper, push ready-to-use washer fluid. Wa dangerous. Push again to turn it off. fluid can be can cause the solution to freez...
Page 76 Features & Controls Mimors Inside Rearview Mirror Convex Outside Mirror Outside Manual Adjust Mirrors The mirrors should be adjusted by hand An inside rearview mirror is attached Your right side mirror is convex. so that you can just see the side of your above your windshield.
Page 77 >torage and Compartpnents Door Storage Compartments Front Seat Side Pockets On the outside of each front seat is a Your doors have a storage compartment. Glove Box storage pocket. box, To open the glove pull the latch toward you. Use your key to lock and Instrument Panel Bins unlock the glove box.
Page 78 Features & Controls Sun Visors Passenger Assist cirtps Coinholder and Bin To block out glare, you can swing down Your Geo may have assist grips. the visors. Passengers can use the grips to help Your console has a coinholder and a keep their balance over rough roads or small storage bin.
Page 79 Ashtrays and Lighter Front Ashtray Other Ashtrays Cigarette Lighter Pull the door to open it. To remove the Other ashtrays located in the rear use the lighter, push the lighter in all ashtray, press down on the tab and pull trim panels.
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Page 81 Instrument Panel 1. Air Vent 10. Lighter 19. Ignition Switch 2. Side Defroster Vent 1 1. Assist Grip 20. Horn 3. Turn SignaULights 12. Glove Box 21. Fuse Block ControVHeadlight Beam Lever 13. Transmission Shift Lever 22. Rear Window Defogger Switch 4.
Page 82 Features & Controls U S . shown; Canada similar Instrument Panel and Speedometer and Odometer you’ll need to know to drive safely and Clusters economically. Your speedometer lets you see your Your instrument cluster is designed to Optional Cluster speed in both miles per hour (mph) and let you know at a glance how your kilometers per hour (km/h).
Page 83 U.S. shown; Canada similar the U.S.) or kilometers (used in You may wonder what happens if a Trip Odometer Canada). vehicle has to have a new odometer The trip odometer can tell you how far installed. If possible, the new one has to Your Geo’s odometer is your vehicle has been driven since you be set to the same reading the old one...
Page 84 Features & Conrrols Wanting Lights, Gages and Indicators Warning lights go on when there may be Tachometer or is a problem with one of your This section describes the warning lights The tachometer shows engine speed in vehicle’s functions. As you will see in and gages that may be on your vehicle.
Page 85 Fuel Gage When one of the warning lights comes At the gas station, the gas pump shuts when off before the gage reads on and stays on you are driving, Your fuel gage shows about how much when one of the gages shows there fuel is in your tank.
Page 86 Features & Controls This light will also come on when you Brake System Warning Light set your parking brake, and it will stay Your Geo’s hydraulic brake system is Your brake system may not on if your parking brake doesn’t release be working properly if the divided into two parts.
Page 87 Engine Coolant Temperature Gage Charging System Light Malfunction Indicator Lamp (Check Engine Light) This gage shows the engine coolant This light will come on briefly when temperature. If the gage pointer moves you turn on the ignition, but the engine computer monitors operation of your to the “H”...
Page 88 Engine Oil Pressure Light When the ignition is on but the engine If you keep driving your vehicle is not running, the light will come on If you have a problem with your oil, with this on, after light a while a test to show it is working, this light may stay on after you start...
Page 89 Convertible Top (OPTION) CA UTlON Your convertible top features a sunroof, a removable rear window and Don’t change the center Don’t keep driving if the removable canvas top. pillars or horizontal roof pressure is low. If you do, support. These parts are designed your engine can become so hot help protect you and passengers that it catches...
Page 90 raise or w i t h Never lower top while the- vehicle moving, drive part of partially -removed. The wind Could the top unfastened under ‘it are: The parts of your convertible top and cause- damage. 1. Top Latch not take.your vehicle through 2.
Page 91 4. Swing the front top bow up and back 3pening and Closing Your Sunroof Unhook the latch from the front top while folding the canvas top out from bow. I. Lower your antenna and swing your between the top bow and the roof sun visors down.
Page 92 Features & Controls 5. Unfasten the holding strap near the Opening and Closing Your Rear 2. Unzip the rear window. If the zipper Window is hard to move, you can lubricate it dome light and pull it through the with beeswax, bar soap or silicone slot in the front top bow.
Page 93 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 CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear Removing and Installing Your Rear 4.
Page 94 Features & Controls 7. Squeeze the front top bow latch 5. Unfasten the rear side windows from Unsnap the upper and lower straps buttons and pull the latch back. the frames. that connect the rear top bow to the side window frames. 6.
Page 95 9. Swing the front top bow back so 1. Unsnap the tension straps at the 8. Unhook the latch from the front top roof rails and pull the straps out you'll have some slack in the bow. the plastic loops. canvas top.
Page 96 12. Unsnap the flaps near the dome 13. Slide out the rear corner pieces. 14. Unsnap the canvas from the rear light, that hold the canvas top to the top bow. roof support. 15. Remove the canvas top from the vehicle and lay inside-up on a clean, dry, flat surface.
Page 97 16. Pull up and back on the rear top 18. Swing down the rear top bow and Reverse the steps to install your canvas top. Be sure: bow struts and swing each strut secure it with the strap at the inside forward.
Page 98 Features & Controls 3. Fold the front part the canvas top 2. Fold the side windows onto the top. Canvas Top for Preparing Your over the windows. Storage 4. Lay the rear window on top 1. Lay the canvas top inside-up on folded canvas top.
Page 99 Roll the canvas top around the rear window. 6. Store in a clean, dry location. 9 7 .
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Page 104 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Controls urnfort Controls Heater Air Intake Lever With this system, you can control the This position directs air toward heating and ventilation in your Geo. If the floor, the windshield and side Choose this position to recirculate you have the air conditioning option, windows.
Page 105 Bi-Level Heating Ventilation Heating 1. For the quickest results, move the air You may want to use bi-level heating on For mild outside temperatures when intake lever cool, but sunny days. This setting t o m . little heating or cooling is needed, you directs cool air toward your body and can still direct outside air through your 2.
Page 106 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Air Conditioner Controls Cooling The air conditioner works best if you The air conditioning system uses the same controls as the heating system. The keep your windows closed. On very hot 1. Slide the air intake lever to days, function of each lever is explained under open the windows just long...
Page 107 Dehumidifying Rear Window Defogger (OPTIO~V) On days when it is raining or the The rear window defogger uses a humidity is high, follow these warming grid to remove fog from the Don’t use razor blade dehumidifying steps instead of the rear window.
Page 108 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems rmw-rirmuflh Ventilation System Audio Systems Ventilation Tips Your Geo's flow-through ventilation Your Delco@ audio system has been system supplies outside air into the designed to operate easily and give years Keep the hood and front air inlet free vehicle when it is moving.
Page 109 I L - t Before you add any sound CAUTION your equipment to vehicle like a tape player, radio, mobile Hearing damage from loud telephone or two-way radio AMiFM Stereo noise is almost undetectable sure you can add what you want. until it is too late.
Page 110 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems tutu A M W Stereo with Cassette Tape AM/FM Player 1. Press and hold RCL/PROG (TIME SET). At the same time press and hold TUNE (HR) until the correct hour appears. Stereo A YFM 2. Press and hold RCL/PROG (TIME To Play the Radio Tune SET).
Page 111 Setting the Tone Adjusting the Speakers Seek Press SEEK, or SEEK4 and the Treble: Turn the TREB knob to the Fade: Turn the FADE knob to move the radio will tune to the next higher or right to hear more treble. sound between the front and rear lower station and stay there.
Page 112 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Seek SEEK, or SEEK4 and the radio Press will tune to the next higher or lower station and stay there. Pushbuttons 9M/FM Stereo with Cassette The six pushbuttons let you return to Tape Player AM-FM your favorite stations.
Page 113 Setting the Tone designed for “ROCK,” “NEWS,” Preset Scan “POP,” “JAZZ” and “CLASSICAL.” Treble: Turn the TREB knob to the Press the PRESET SCAN button to “ROCK” will appear when you first right to hear more treble. hear each of your FM preset stations for press TONE SELECT.
Page 114 Program The longer side with the tape visible Rewind should face to the right. If you hear Press RCL/PROG to switch from one Press REW to rapidly reverse the tape. nothing or hear just a garbled sound, it side of the tape to the other. Press REW, RCLlPROG or may not be in squarely.
Page 115 EJECT Setting Your Security Code You are now ready to enter your security code. Don’t wait more than 15 Press to remove the tape or stop The instructions below tell you how to seconds between steps. the tape and switch to radio. enter a security code into the system.
Page 116 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems 9. Press TUNE, and hold it until the on the display. You are now ready to matches the one you wrote down. fourth digit of your code appears. enter your security code. should now appear in the ---- “...
Page 117 Care of Your Cassette Tape Understanding Radio Reception Player 2. Press the SEEK4 button and hold it F” Stereo until the first digit of your code A tape player that is not cleaned FM stereo will give you the best sound, appears.
Page 118 Comfort Controls & Audio Systems Antenna Clean your tape player with a Use the knob on the end of the antenna Always lower the antenna before wiping-action, non-abrasive cleaning to raise the antenna or to push back entering a car wash. cassette and follow the directions down.
Page 119 Part Your Driving and the Road ............H e r e YOU’...
Page 120 Your Driving and the Road SHOULDER Color of Road Signs ORANGE indicates road construction or RED means STOP. It may also indicate maintenance. You’ll want to slow down that some movement is not allowed. when you see an orange sign, as part of Examples are DO NOT ENTER and m Road Signs the road may be closed off or torn up.
Page 121 YIELD HOSPITAL INF( A TRIANGLE, pointed downward, BLUE Shape of Road Signs signs with white letters show indicates YIELD. It assigns the motorists' services. The shape of the sign will tell you right-of-way to traffic on certain something, too. approaches to an intersection. An OCTAGONAL (eight-sided) sign means STOP.
Page 122 Your Driving and KEEP LEFT OR RIGHT TURN NO RIGHT THROUGH RIGHT ONLY FOOD TURN RECTANGULAR (square or oblong) Symbols on Road Signs signs show speed limits, parking There are many international road signs regulations, give directions and such in use today. information as distances to cities.
Page 123 REVERSIBLE LANE ON MULTI-LANE NO PASSING ZONE ROADWAY Your Own Signals Pavement Markings Many city roads and expressways, and zven bridges, reversible-lane traffic Drivers signal to others, too. It’s not Pavement markings add to traffic signs :ontrol during rush hours. A red X light only more polite, it’s safer to let other and signals.
Page 124 Your Driving and the Road Defensive Driving Slowing Expect children to dash out from behind down. If time allows, tap the The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively. parked cars, often followed by other brake pedal once or twice in advance of children.
Page 125 Drunken Driving Death and injury associated with Here’s a final bit of information about some drivers to ignore all these drinking and driving is national defensive driving. The most dangerous markings and dash straight toward one tragedy. It’s the number one contributor time for driving in the U.S.
Page 126 Your Driving and the Road deaths are the result of someone who The Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of According to the American Medical was drinking and driving. Over 25,000 someone who is drinking depends upon Association, a 180-pound (82 kg) person motor vehicle-related deaths occur each four things: who drinks three 12-ounce (355 ml)
Page 127 DRINKING THAT WILL RESULT IN A BAC OF .05% IN THE TIME SHOWN 2 HOURS noUR approaching 0.05 percent, and that the alcohol in one drink. No amount of effects are worse at night. All drivers coffee or number of cold showers will aoov WEIGHT IN POUNDS are impaired at BAC levels above 0.05...
Page 128 Your Driving and the Road Conboi of Vehicle You have three systems that make your There's something else about drinking vehicle go where want it to go. and driving that many people don't Drinking and then driving is They are brakes, the steering and the know.
Page 129 Braking Braking action involves perception time a vehicle moving at mph (100 km/h) Avoid needless heavy braking. Some and reaction time. travels 66 feet (20 m). That could. be a people drive in spurts heavy acceleration followed by heavy lot of distance in an emergency, First, you have to decide to push on the keeping enough space between your braking...
Page 130 Your Driving If you keep pace with the traffic and allow realistic following distances, you “Riding” your brakes can “Riding” the brakes wears them will eliminate a lot of unnecessary cause them to overheat to the )ut much faster. You would n braking.
Page 131 Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) You slam the brakes. Here’s what Anti-lock doesn’t change the Your vehicle has an advanced electronic happens with ABS. time you need to get your foot braking system that can help you keep it A computer senses that a rear wheel is up to the brake pedal.
Page 132 Your Driving and the Road Disc Brake Wear Indicators To Use Anti-Lock: The brake wear warning Your Geo has front disc and rear drum Use rear wheel anti-lock like regular sound means that sooner or brakes. You may feel the brakes vibrate, brakes.
Page 133 Some driving conditions or climates may Brake linings should always be replaced few moderate brake stops about every cause a brake squeal when the brakes as complete axle sets. 1,000 miles (1 600 so your brakes km), are first applied or lightly applied. This will adjust properly.
Page 134 Your Driving and the Road Steering So, use a “squeeze” braking technique. Power Steering Braking in Emergencies This will give you maximum braking If you lose power steering assist because At some time, nearly every driver gets while maintaining steering control. You the engine stops or the system fails to into a situation that requires hard do this by pushing on the brake pedal...
Page 135 course, the posted speeds are based on the tires against the road surface makes where the tires meet the road. Adding good weather and road conditions. the hard braking can demand too much it possible for the vehicle to change its Under less favorable conditions you’ll at those places.
Page 136 Your Driving and the Road When you drive into a curve at night, Steering in Emergencies brakes, but not enough to lock your it’s harder to see the road ahead of you front wheels. It is better to remove as There are times when steering can be because it bends away from the straight much speed as you can from a possible...
Page 137 Depending on your speed, this can be Off-Road Recovery If the shoulder appears to be about four inches (100 rather violent for an unprepared driver. or more below the You may find sometime that your right This is one of the reasons driving pavement, this difference can cause...
Page 138 Your Driving and the Road Passing The driver of a vehicle about to pass Not necessarily! Passing another vehicle So here are some tips for passing: on a two-lane highway is a potentially another on a two-lane highway waits for “Drive ahead.”...
Page 139 Also, If other cars are lined up to pass a Never cross a solid line on your side you won’t have adequate space slow vehicle, wait your turn. But take of the lane or a double solid line, if the vehicle ahead suddenly slows or stops.
Page 140 Your Driving and the Road Loss of Control The three types of skids correspond to you just passed may seem to be Let’s review what driving experts say your Geo’s three control systems. In the further away from than it really about what happens when the three is.) control systems (brakes, steering and...
Page 141 pedal as soon as you feel the vehicle While driving on a surface with reduced Remember: the rear wheel anti-lock start to slide. Quickly steer the way you traction, try your best to avoid sudden braking system (RWAL) helps avoid want the vehicle to go.
Page 142 Your Driving and the Road Off-Road Driving with Driving Guidelines Your Four-Wheel- They are not designed for cornering at This multipurpose passenger vehicle is Drive Vehicle the same speeds as conventional defined as a utility vehicle in Consumer two-wheel drive vehicles any more than Information Regulations issued by the This off-road guide is for vehicles that low-slung sports cars are designed to...
Page 143 signs. Surfaces can be slippery, rough, spare tire fully inflated? Are the fluid The heaviest things should be on the uphill or downhill. In short, you’ve levels up where they should be? What load floor and forward of your rear gone right back to nature.
Page 144 Your Driving and the Road Cargo on the load floor piled higher than the seatbacks can be thrown forwarc during a sudden stop. You or your passengers could be injured. Keep cargo below the Does your vehicle have a winch? If so, You’ll find other important information top of the seatbacks.
Page 145 CAUTION Getting Familiar with Off-Road Controlling your vehicle is the key to Driving successful off-road driving. One of the When you’re driving off road, best ways to control your vehicle is to L bouncing and quick changes It’s a good idea to practice in an area control your speed.
Page 146 Your Driving and the Road Scanning the Terrain Surface Obstacles. Unseen or hidden When you drive over obstacles or rough obstacles can be hazardous. rock, log, terrain, keep f i r m grip the steering Off-road driving can take you over hole, rut, or bump can startle wheel.
Page 147 CAUTION ’ Driving on Off-Road Hills Because you will be on an unpaved Drinking and driving can be surface, it’s especially important to Off-road driving often takes you up, avoid sudden acceleration, sudden turns, very dangerous on any road. down, or across a hill. Driving safely on or sudden braking.
Page 148 Your Driving and the load CAUTION Approaching a Hill Is there a constant incline, or does the Many hills are simply too hill get sharply steeper places? When you approach a hill, you need to steep for any vehicle. If you decide if it’s one of those hills that’s just Is there good traction on the hillside, drive up them, you will stall.
Page 149 CAUTION Get a smooth start up the hill and try Is the hill simply too rough? Steep to maintain your speed. Don’t use hills often have ruts, gullies, troughs Turning or driving across more power than you need, because and exposed rocks because they are steep hills can be dangerous.
Page 150 Your Driving and the Road CAUTION Q: What should I do if my vehicle Ease up on your speed as you approach the top of the hill. stalls, or is about to stall, and I Driving to top (crest) can’t make it up the hill? hill full speed can cause an...
Page 151 Never attempt to turn around if you Here are some things you must not do If your engine has stopped running, are about to stall when going up a if you stall, or are about to stall, when you’ll need to restart it. With the hill.
Page 152 Your Driving and the Road Driving Downhill manual transmission in first gear), Shifting the transfer case to and turn off the engine. Leave the (Neutral) can cause your When off-roading takes you downhill, vehicle and go get some help. Exit vehicle to roll even if the you’ll want to consider number of...
Page 153 Are there some things I should not If you decide you can go down a hill do when driving down a hill? safely, then try to keep your vehicle Heavy braking when going headed straight down, and use a low down a hill can cause your Yes! These are important because if gear.
Page 154 Your Driving and the Road “free-wheeling. Your brakes will Q: Am I likely to stall when going If the engine won’t start, get out and ” have to do all the work and could downhill? get help. overheat and fade. It’s much more likely to happen Driving Across an Incline Avoid braking so hard that you lock...
Page 155 tumble end over end. But when you Surface conditions can be a problem Hidden obstacles can make the steepness of the incline even worse. drive across an incline, the much when you drive across a hill. Loose If you drive across a rock with the more narrow track width (the gravel, muddy spots, or even wet grass can cause your tires to slip...
Page 156 Your Driving and the Road What if I’m driving across an Stalling on Incline incline that’s not too steep, but I Driving across an incline If your vehicle stalls when you’re hit some loose gravel and start to that’s too steep will make crossing incline, be sure you (and slide downhill.
Page 157 CA UTlON Driving in Mud, Snow, or Ice Sand, tend to sink into the sand. This has an effect on steering, accelerating, and Getting out on the downhill When you drive in mud, snow, or sand, braking. You may want to reduce the air (low) side a vehicle...
Page 158 Your Driving and the Road CAUTION CAUTION ’ Find out how deep the water is before Driving through rushing water you drive through it. If it’s deep enough Driving on frozen lakes, to cover your wheel hubs, axles, or ponds or rivers can be can be dangerous.
Page 159 Driving a t Night Since you can’t see as well, you may Night driving is more dangerous than After Off-Road Driving need to slow down and keep more day driving. One reason is that some Remove any brush or debris that has drivers are likely to be impaired space between you and other vehicles.
Page 160 Your Driving and the Road Night Vision But if you’re driving, don’t wear You can be temporarily blinded by sunglasses at night. They may cut down approaching lights. It can take a second No one can see as well at night as in the on glare from headlights, but they also two, or even several seconds, for daytime.
Page 161 Dirty glass makes lights dazzle and flash High Beams When you follow another vehicle on a freeway or highway, use low beams. more than clean glass would, making If the vehicle approaching you has its True, most vehicles now have day-night pupils of your eyes contract repeatedly.
Page 162 Your Driving and the Road ’ Driving in the Rain Rain and wet roads can mean driving traffic signals, pavement markings, the Driving too fast through large water trouble. On a wet road you can’t stop, edge of the road, and even people puddles or even going through some car accelerate or turn as well because your walking.
Page 163 Some Other Rainy Weather Tips Hydroplaning doesn’t happen often. But Hydroplaning it can if your tires haven’t much tread or Turn on your headlights not just Hydroplaning is dangerous. So much if the pressure in one or more is low. It your parking lights to help make water can build up under your tires that...
Page 164 Your Drlvlng and the Road Driving in Fog, Mist and Haze probably thickening. Slow down to give you are actually blinded, drop back. traffic behind a chance to slow Don’t pass until conditions improve. Fog can occur with high humidity or down.
Page 165 property, but you might need to put Don’t use your high beams. The light thick, wet haze that may even coat your something between you and moving will bounce off the water droplets that windshield. You can often spot these fog vehicles space, trees, telephone poles, make up fog and reflect back at you.
Page 166 Your Driving and the Road City Dnving One of the biggest problems with city T r y to use the freeways that rim and Obey all posted speed limits. But streets is the amount of traffic on them. crisscross most large cities. You’ll remember that they are for ideal road, You’ll want to watch out for what the save time and energy.
Page 167 Freeway Driving Driving on the Freeway Entering the Freeway Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, Once you are the freeway, adjust At the entrance there is usually a ramp turnpikes, or superhighways) are the your speed to the posted limit or to the that leads to the freeway.
Page 168 Your Driving the Road Leaving the Freeway make sure there isn’t another vehicle in the through lane, and if there is traffic ’ your ‘ ‘blind’ spot. close behind you, you can allow a little When you want to leave the freeway, extra time and flash your brake lights (in If you are moving from an outside to a move to the proper lane well in...
Page 169 Driving a Long Distunce Before Leaving on a Long Trip Here are some things you can check before a trip: Make sure you’re ready. Try to be well Although most long trips today are made rested. If you must start when you’re Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the on freeways, there are still many made on regular highways.
Page 170 Your Driving and the Road Highway Hypnosis Heavier meals tend to make some people Weather Forecasts: What’s the sleepy. weather outlook along your route? Is there actually such a condition as Should you delay your trip a short “highway hypnosis”? Or is it just plain On two-lane highways or undivided time to avoid a major storm system? falling asleep at the wheel? Call it...
Page 171 drastically reduce your overall vision What can you do about highway at the very time you need all the hypnosis? First, be aware that it can Driving on steep hills or mountains is seeing power you have. happen. different from driving in flat or rolling If you get sleepy, pull off the road terrain.
Page 172 Your Driving and the Road CA UT/ON Know how to go down hills. The most important thing to know is this: If you don’t shift down, your Coasting downhill in N let your engine do some of the brakes could get so hot that (Neutral) or with the ignition slowing down.
Page 173 Parking on Hills Know how to go uphill. You may have enough room, slow down to Hills and mountains mean spectacular want to shift down to a lower gear. make it easier for the other vehicle to scenery. But please be careful where The lower gears help cool your get by.
Page 174 Your Driving and the Road Parking Downhill Parking Uphill If you're going uphill on a one-way street and you're parking on the left Turn your wheels to the right. If there is a curb, turn your wheels to side, your wheels should point to the the left if the curb is at the right side of You don't have to jam your tires against right.
Page 175 Winter Driving “torque lock.” To prevent torque lock, Here are some tips for winter driving: [f there is no curb when you’re parking always be sure to shift into (Park) uphill, turn the wheels to the right. Have your Geo in good shape for properly before you leave the driver’s winter.
Page 176 Your Driving and the Road You may want to put winter Driving on Snow or Ice What’s the worst time for this? “Wet emergency supplies in your vehicle. ice. Very cold snow or ice can be slick Most of the time, those places where ”...
Page 177 If You’re Caught in a Blizzard Sometimes the surface of a curve or Your anti-lock brakes improve your an overpass may remain icy when the ability to make a hard stop on a slippery If you are stopped by heavy snow, you road.
Page 178 Your Driving and the Road Snow can trap exhaust gases If you have no blankets or extra Run your engine only as long as you under your vehicle. This can clothing, make body insulators from you run must. This saves fuel. When cause deadly CO (carbon newspapers, burlap bags, rags, floor engine, make it go a little faster than...
Page 179 Towing Trailer long as you can. To help keep warm, you can get out of the vehicle and do Pulling a trailer improperly some fairly vigorous exercises every damage your vehicle and result half hour or so until help comes. costly repairs not covered by you warranty.
Page 180 Your Driving and the Road Your Geo can tow a trailer. To identify Load-pulling components such as the If You Do Decide to Pull a Trailer what the vehicle trailering capacity is for engine, transmission, wheel assemblies, you do, here are some important your vehicle, you should read the and tires are forced to work harder points.
Page 181 Customer Assistance Department It depends on how you plan to Then, during the first 500 miles Chevrolet/Geo your rig. For example, speed, (800 that you tow a trailer, don’t P.O. Box 7047 altitude, road grades, outside drive over 50 mph (80 h / h ) and...
Page 182 Your Driving and the Road Weight of the Trailer Tongue The trailer tongue (A) should weigh Loading” in the Index). Then be sure 10% of the total loaded trailer weight you won’t go over the GVW limit for The tongue load (A) of any trailer is (B).
Page 183 (CO) from your exhaust can get into Safety Chains Trailer Brakes your vehicle (see “Carbon If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 You should always attach chains Monoxide’’ in the Index). Dirt and between your vehicle and your trailer. pounds (450 kg) loaded, then it needs its water can, too.
Page 184 Your Driving and the Road Will the trailer brake parts take Driving With Trailer Before you start, check the trailer hitch 3,000 650 kPa) of pressure? and platform, safety chains, electrical Towing a trailer requires certain not, the trailer brake system must connector, lights, tires and mirror amount of experience.
Page 185 Turn Signals When Towing Trailer Following Distance Backing Up When you tow a trailer, your vehicle Stay at least twice as far behind the Hold the bottom of the steering wheel vehicle ahead as you would when with one hand. Then, to move the trailer has to have a different turn signal flasher and extra wiring.
Page 186 Your Driving and the Road they are not. It’s important to check If your trailer weighs more than 1,000 shift into (Park) yet, or into gear occasionally to be sure the trailer bulbs pounds (450 kg), and you have a manual for a manual transmission.
Page 187 dangerous tu get out if the your vehicle shift lever is not fully in (Park) with parking firmly brake set. Maintenance When Trailer Towing 6. Release the regular brakes. If you have left the engine running, Your vehicle will need service more the veficle can move suddenly.
Page 188 Your Driving and the Road Recreational Towing Towing Your Geo from the Rear 2. Set the parking brake. There may be times when you want to The best way to tow your Geo is from If your Geo is a four-wheel-drive tow your Geo behind another vehicle for the rear.
Page 189 Towing Your Geo from the Front If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle with manual free-wheeling hubs, it can Make speed sure that the towing be towed from the front with all four dues not exceed 55 mph wheels on the ground. Follow these ( 9 0 km/h), or your Geo could be If your vehicle has automatic steps:...
Page 190 Your Driving and the Road Stop towing every 200 miles (300 Shift your automatic transmission and start the engine. Leave the transfer into (Park), or your manual Make sure that the towing speed case shift lever in (Neutral). Shift transmission into 2 (Second). does not exceed 50 mph your automatic transmission to 4.
Page 191 Problems the Road ........H e r e you’ll find what to do Hazard Warning Flashers .190...
Page 192 Problems on the Road Hazard Warning fishers Press :o mak th e button in 'our fr 'on t To turn off the flashers, push the switch and rear turn signal lights flash on and again. Your hazard warning flashers let you off.
Page 193 Jump Startirtg If your battery has run down, you may want to use another vehicle and some Ignoring these steps could result in Batteries hurt you. They jumper cables to start your Geo. But dangerous because: costly damage to your vehicle that please follow the steps below to do it wouldn't be covered by your...
Page 194 Problems on the Road CAUTION 2. Get the vehicles close enough so the To Jump Start Your jumper cables can reach, but be sure You could be injured if the 1. Check the other vehicle. It must have the vehicles aren’t touching each vehicles roll.
Page 195 Using a match near battery can cause battery gas to have hurt explode. People been doing this, and some have been blinded. Use a flashlight if need more light. Turn the ignition on both 4. Open the hoods and locate the Be sure the battery has enough vehicles.
Page 196 Problems on the Road 6. Connect the red positive cable to 5. Check that the jumper cables don’t the positive terminal of the have loose or missing insulation. If Fans or other moving engine vehicle with the dead battery. Use a they do, you could get a shock.
Page 197 7 . Don’t let the other end touch metal. 8. Now connect the black negative 9. Attach the cable at least 18 inches Connect it to the positive cable to the good battery’s negative (45 cm) away from the dead terminal of the good battery.
Page 198 Problems on the Road Towing Your Vehicle 12. Remove the cables 10. Now start the vehicle with the good reverse order Try to have a GM dealer to prevent electrical shorting. Take professional towing service tow your battery and the engine for care that they don't touch each Geo.
Page 199 That your vehicle has rear-wheel When your vehicle is being towed, have help avoid injury to drive, or that it has the the ignition key off. The steering wheel four-wheel-drive option. should be clamped in a straight-ahead position, with a clamping device The make, model, and year of your Never let passengers ride in a designed for towing service.
Page 200 Problems on the Road CAUTION Front Towing Hook-Ups Don’t have your vehicle towed with the ’ rear wheels in contact with the ground. A vehicle can fall from a car Attach “J” hooks to the rear o I f lower If a vehicle must be towed from the carrier if isn’t properly...
Page 201 Position 4x4 wood beam across sling Attach a separate safety chain around Rear Towing Hook-Ups chains and against lower control arm outboard end of each lower control arm. Attach “J” hooks around axle tube. front attachment brackets. Position the lower sling crossbar in front and against 4x4 wood beam.
Page 202 Problems on the Road Engine Overheating You will find a coolant temperature Attach a separate safety chain around Position the sling crossbar under and gage on your Geo instrument panel. the outboard end of each side of the rear forward of the rear bumper. axle.
Page 203 If Steam Is Coming from Your Engine: If your engine catches fire becaw- keep driving with no coolant, four vehicle can badly imaged. The costly repairs wou Steam from an overheated engine can burn you badly, even if you just aot be covered by your warranty.
Page 204 Problems on the Road If the warning continues, pull over, If No Steam Is Coming from Your If you get the overheat warning with no stop, and park your vehicle right away. sign of steam, try this for a minute or Engine: If there’s still no sign of steam, you can If you get the overheat warning but see...
Page 205 I l V l V When you decide it’s safe to lift the If the coolant inside the coolant recovery hood, here’s what you’ll see: tank is boiling, don’t do anything else H e a t e r and radiator hoses, cools down.
Page 206 Problems on the Road How to Add Coolant to the Coolant Adding only plain water Recovery Tank Engine damage from running yollr your cooling system can engine without coolant isn’t If you haven’t found a problem yet, but dangerous. Plain water, or some covered by your warranty.
Page 207 When the coolant in the coolant FULL, recovery tank is at or above In cold weather, water freeze Steam and scalding liquids start your vehicle. crack the engine, radiator, from a hot cooling system \eater core and other parts. blow out and burn you badly. If the overheat warning continues, recommended coolant.
Page 208 Problems on the Road Fill the radiator with the proper mix, How to Add Coolant to Radiator 2. Then keep turning the pressure cap, up to the base of the filler neck. but now push down as you turn 1. You can remove the radiator pressure Remove the pressure cap.
Page 209 4. Then fill the coolant recovery tank to 5. Put the cap back on the coolant 6 . Start the engine and let it run until you can feel the upper radiator hose the FULL mark. recovery tank, but leave the radiator getting hot.
Page 210 Problems on the Road Tire Goes Then replace the pressure cap. Be It’s unusual for a tire to “blow out’’ foot In any rear blowout, remove your sure the ears on the pressure cap line while you’re driving, especially if you from the accelerator pedal.
Page 211 CAUTION The equipment you’ll need is under the front seats. 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 badly injured. The jack and wheel wrench are under Find a level place to change your tire.
Page 212 The jack handle is under the driver’s Start with the jack (A), jack handle (B) The spare tire is mounted on your seat. and wheel wrench (C). tailgate. the cover off of the spare Pull tire. . 2 1 0...
Page 213 Insert your key into the wheel lock and Remove wheel nuts with the wheel Using the wheel wrench, loosen all the pull the wheel lock off. wrench. wheel nuts. Don’t remove them yet. Remove the spare tire from the mounting bracket and place it near your flat tire.
Page 214 Problems on the Road Under the vehicle near each wheel, Raise the vehicle by rotating the wheel there are bosses in the vehicle’s rocker wrench clockwise. Raise the vehicle far Raising your vehicle with the jack flange. Position the jack and raise the enough so there is enough room for the improperly positioned will damage jack head until...
Page 215 Remove any dirt from the wheel Remove all the wheel nuts and take off rust or bolts, mounting surfaces or spare wheel. the flat tire. Rust or dirt on the wheel, or Place the spare on the wheel mounting parts which it is surface.
Page 216 Problems on the Road CAUTION Replace the wheel nuts with the rounded Tighten each nut hand until the wheel Never use oil or grease on end of the nuts toward the wheel. held against the hub. studs or nuts. If you do, the nuts might come loose.
Page 217 Lower the vehicle by rotating the wheel Tighten the wheel nuts firmly in a wrench counterclockwise. Lower the criss-cross sequence as shown. Incorrect wheel nuts or completely. improperly tightened wheel can cause wheel to nuts become loose or even came off. This could lead to an accident.
Page 218 Problems on the Road 1. Front Passenger Seat Replace the jack, jack handle, flat tire, and wheel wrench. 2. Jack 3. Clamp 4. Wrench Storing a tire in the passenger Jack Handle compartment of the vehicle 6. Front Driver Seat ould cause injury.
Page 219 You’re Stuck: In Sand, Mud, Ice or Spinning your wheels can destroy If you let your tires spin at Snow ‘ parts of your vehicle as well as th high speed, they can explode don’t What you want to do when your tires.
Page 220 Problems on the Road Using the Recovery Hooks Rocking your vehicle to get it out: doesn’t get you out after a few tries, you may need to be towed out. Or, you If you ever get stuck in sand, mud, ice, First, turn your steering wheel left and can use your recovery hooks.
Page 221 The recovery hooks when Never use the recovery hooks to used, are under a lot of force. tow the vehicle. Your Tracker Always pull the vehicle straight could be damaged and it would no1 out. Never pull on the hooks at a be covered by warrant] sideways angle.
Page 222 Notes...
Page 223 Part iervice & Appearance Care ............. Service .
Page 224 !mice & Appearance Care Service CA U TION Geo than this manual can. To order the Your Geo dealer knows your vehicle can be injured if you try proper service manual, see “Service best and wants you to be happy with it. to do service work on a Publications”...
Page 225 Fuel NOTICE Use regular unleaded gasoline rated at drive. If it’s bad enough, it can damage 87 octane or higher. It should meet your engine. specifications, ASTM D4814 in the U.S. If you’re using fuel rated at 87 octane or and CGSB 3.5-M92 in Canada.
Page 226 Service & Appearance Care MTBE is ‘ ‘methyl tertiary-butyl ether. ’ ’ Gasolines for Cleaner Air Fuel that is no more than 15% MTBE is Your use of gasoline with detergent fine for your vehicle. methanol is bad for your vehicle. additives will help prevent deposits from on’t use it.
Page 227 Fuels in Foreign Countries company that does business in the In addition, some gasoline suppliers are country where you’ll be driving. now producing reformulated gasolines. If you plan on driving in another These gasolines are specially designed to country outside the U.S. or Canada, You can also write us at the following reduce vehicle emissions.
Page 228 Service & Appearance Care I I L t Filling Your Tank need a new cap, be sure to If you get gasoline you and Your then something ignites it, you get the right type. dealer can 1 l U / V get one for you.
Page 229 Checking l7tings under the Hood Then go to the front of the vehicle, push Lift the hood, release the hood prop down lightly on the hood, and push the from its retainer and put the hood prop Hood Release hood release lever to your left. into the slot in the hood.
Page 230 Service & Appearance Care 7 . " l V 1 V 11. Windshield Washer Reservoir An electric fan under When you open the hood, you'll see: up and injure hood can start 12. Main Fuse Box 1. Battery you even when the engine is not 2.
Page 231 Engine Oil Then lift the hood to relieve pressure on It’s a good idea to check your engine oil Check Engine Oil: Pull out the the hood prop. Remove the hood prop level every time you get fuel. In order dipstick and clean it with a paper towel from the slot in the hood and return the to get an accurate reading, the oil must...
Page 232 Service & Appearance Care Just fill it enough to put the level When to Add Oil: If the oil is at or somewhere in the proper operating below the ADD mark, you’ll need to Don’t add too much oil. If your range.
Page 233 Recommended SAE Viscosity Grade Engine Oils For best fuel economy and cold starting, select the lowest SAE viscosity grade oil for the expected temperature range. WEATHER 5W.30 c~coNs.8 LOOK FOR THIS LABEL What Kind of Oil Use: SAE 5W-30 Look for three things: As shown in the viscosity chart, SAE 5W-30 is best for your vehicle.
Page 234 Service & Appearance Care If any one of these is true for your When to Change Engine Oil: See if This doughnut-shaped logo (symbol) is of these is true for you: vehicle, you need to change your oil used on most oil containers to help you and filter every 3,000 miles (5 select the correct oil.
Page 235 Air Cleaner What to Do with Used Oil: Used oil can be a real threat to the Refer to your Maintenance Schedule to environment. If you change your own determine when to replace the air filter. oil, be sure to drain all free-flowing oil See “Scheduled Maintenance Services”...
Page 236 Service & Appearance Care Automatic Tmnsmissian Fluid Air Filter Replacement When to Check and Change: If the air cleaner is off, a backfire To check or replace the filter, remove A good time to check your automatic can cause a damaging engine fire. screws transmission fluid level is when the and lift up...
Page 237 / v u I I L - t In heavy traffic especially in hot To check transmission fluid cold: weather. cold check is made after the vehicle While pulling trailer. has been sitting for eight hours or more with the engine and is used only as a...
Page 238 Service & Appearance Care How to Add Fluid: Then, without shutting off the engine, To check the fluid hot or cold: follow these steps: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Park your vehicle on a level place. determine what kind of transmission Pull out the dipstick and wipe with Place the shift lever in...
Page 239 Manual Transmiisioon Fluid After adding fluid, recheck the fluid When to Check and Change: level as described under “How to much or little fluid can A good time to have it checked is when Check..anage your transmission. Too the engine oil is changed. Refer to the ”...
Page 240 Rear Axle Clutch Adjustment Check and Change When Then, follow these steps: The clutch linkage in your vehicle Lubricant: should be checked as recommended in 1. Remove the filler plug. your Maintenance Schedule. To check, Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to 2, Check that the lubricant level is up to push the clutch pedal down with your determine how often...
Page 241 Four- Wheel Drive What to Use: What to Use: Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to Most lubricant checks in this section Refer to the Maintenance Schedule to determine what kind of lubricant to use. also apply to four-wheel-drive vehicles. determine what kind of lubricant to use. See “Recommended Fluids and However, they have two additional See “Recommended Fluids and...
Page 242 Service & Appearance Care Engine Coolant What to Use: to Check Lubricant: The following explains your cooling system and how to add coolant when it Use a mixture of one-half clean water If the level is below the bottom of the is low.
Page 243 If you have to add coolant more than four time year, have your dealer check Adding only plain water to your cooling system. your cooling system can be dmgemus. Plaia water, or some boil other liquid like alcohol, before the mix will.
Page 244 Service & Appearance Care To Add Coolant: If you need more Add coolant mix at the recovery tank, Adding Coolant but be careful not to spill it. coolant, add the proper mix at the To Check Coolant: When your engine coolant recovery tank.
Page 245 Power Steering Fluid Radiator Pressure Cap Thermostat How to Check Power Steering Fluid: Unscrew the cap and wipe the dipstick Engine coolant temperature is controlled with a clean rag. Replace the cap and by a thermostat in the engine coolant I V U I I I J t completely tighten it.
Page 246 Service & Appearance Care Windshield Washer Fluid To Add: What Add: When the engine compartment is hot, the level should be at the mark. Open the cap with the washer symbol on Refer to the Mainten lance Schedule to it. Add washer fluid until the bottle is When the engine compartment is cool, determine what kind of fluid to use.
Page 247 NO TIC€ When using concentrated wash fluid, follow the manufacturer‘ Brake Master Cylinder instructions for adding water. ofr ’ Your brake master cylinder is here. It is it isn’t a good idea to “top Don’t mix water with filled with DOT-3 brake fluid. your brake fluid.
Page 248 Service & Appearance Care ’ C A U TlON To Check Brake Fluid: If you have too much brake DOT-5 silicone brake fluid can You can check the brake fluid without fluid, can spill on taking off the cap. Just look at the damage your llehicle.
Page 249 Battery Replacing Brake System Parts genuine GM replacement parts. If you Every new Geo has a Delco Freedom@ don’t, your brakes may no longer work battery. never have to add water to The braking system on a modern vehicle properly. For example, if someone puts one of these.
Page 250 Service & Appearance Care ‘ . - I hdrm rn Bulb Replacement LUU 1 l U I V Headlights To replace the headlight bulb: Batteries have acid that See “Replacement Bulbs” in the Index burn you and gas that can to check the size and type of bulb you Open the hood.
Page 251 left to Turn the lock ring to the 4. Puli the lock ring and the headlight Front Parking and Turn Signal Lights release the bulb. bulb straight out. Save the lock ring replace the parking and turn signal and use with the new bulb. bulb: 5.
Page 252 Service & Appearance Care 2. Turn the socket to the left and pull it Push the bulb in, turn it to the left Sidemarker Lights and pull it out. the housing. To replace the sidemarker bulb: Reverse the steps with a new bulb. Pull the bulb out of the socket.
Page 253 Rear Combination Lights 2. Pull the combination light out far Turn the socket to the left and pull it enough to reach the bulb socket. out. To remove the rear combination bulbs: 4. Pull the bulb out of the socket. 1.
Page 254 Service & Appearance Care CAUTION Loading Your Vehicle The other label is the Certification label, found on the rear edge of the driver’s Do not load your vehicle any Two labels on your vehicle show how door. It tells you the gross weight heavier than the GVWR or much weight it may properly carry.
Page 255 Tires NOTICE Things you put inside your We don’t make tires. Your new vehicle vehicle strike and injure comes with high quality tires made by a Your warranty does not cover people in a sudden stop or turn, or leading tire manufacturer. These tires parts or components that fail in a crash.
Page 256 Service & Appearance Care Inflation Tire Pressure maintained and used Poorly improperly tires dangerous. The Tire-Loading Information label can cause result of too much Overloading your tires overheating which is the driver’s door lock pillar friction. could have an air-out and a serious accident. “Loading shows the correct inflation pressures for Your...
Page 257 NO TIC€ Don’t let anyone tell you that underinflation overinflation is Tire Inspection and Rotation When to Check: Check your tires once a month or more. To make your tires last longer, have How to Check: Use a good quality them inspected and rotated at the pocket-type gage to check tire pressure.
Page 258 Service & Appearance Care TION If your spare wheel does not match your When It’s Time for New Tires other wheels, you may want to use this Rust or dirt on a wheel, or on to tell when it’s time pattern.
Page 259 that same TPC Spec number. That way, The tire has a bump, bulge or split. your vehicle will continue to have tires Mixing tires could cause The tire has a puncture, cut, or other that are designed to give proper lose control while driving.
Page 260 Service & Appearance Care Traction A, B, C and its ability to dissipate heat when performance. (This applies only tested under controlled conditions on a vehicles sold in the United States.) The traction grades, from highest to specified indoor laboratory test wheel. Treadwear lowest are: B, and C.
Page 261 properly inflated and not overloaded. Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts, Excessive speed, underinflation, or and wheel nuts should be replaced. If The wheels on your vehicle were excessive loading, either separately or in out, the wheel leaks air replace it aligned and balanced carefully at the...
Page 262 Service & Appearance Care NOTlCE Used Replacement Wheels The wrong wheel also cause problems with bearing life, brakc cooling, speedometer/odometer nuts on your vehicle can be dangerous. It could affect the calibration, headlight aim, bump Putting a used wheel on your height, vehicle ground cleara braking and handling of your vehicle is dangerous.
Page 263 NOTICE Appearance Care Pleaning products can be hazardous. Some are toxic. Others can burst ,,,,o flame if you strike a match or get them on a hot part of the vehicle. ome are dangerous if you breathe their fumes in a closed space. When you use anything in a container to clean your Geo, be sure to follow the instructions.
Page 264 Service & Appearance Care Cleaning the lnside of Your Geo NO TIC€ Use a clean cloth or sponge, and Use a vacuum cleaner often to get rid of change to a clean area often. soft dust and loose dirt. Wipe vinyl with Don't use any of these unless thi brush may be used if stains are clean, damp cloth.
Page 265 Using Foam-Type Cleaner on Fabric Rinse the section with a clean, wet Using Solvent-Type Cleaner on Fabric sponge. Vacuum and brush the area to remove First, see if you have to use solvent-type any loose dirt. Wipe off what’s left with a slightly cleaner at all.
Page 266 Service & Appearance Care Fabric Protection Special Cleaning Problems (preferably cheesecloth). Cleaning should start at the outside of the stain, Greasy or Oily Stains: Like grease, oil, Your Geo has upholstery that has been “feathering” toward the center. Keep butter, margarine, shoe polish, coffee treated with Scotchgard’”...
Page 267 Cleaning Vinyl or Leather Combination Stains: Like candy, ice Non-Greasy Stains: Like catsup, coffee (black), egg, fruit, fruit juice, milk, soft cream, mayonnaise, chili sauce and Just use warm water and a clean cloth. drinks, wine, vomit, urine and blood. unknown stains.
Page 268 Service & Appearance Care Care of Safety Belts Glass Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel Glass should be cleaned often. GM Keep belts clean and dry. Glass Cleaner (GM Part No. 1050427) Use only mild soap and water to clean or a liquid household glass cleaner will the top surfaces of the instrument panel.
Page 269 Cleaning the Outside of Your Cleaning the Outside of the they could stain. Dry the finish with a Windshield and Wiper Blades soft, clean chamois or a 100% cotton The paint finish on your vehicle towel to avoid surface scratches and If your windshield is not clear after provides beauty, depth of color, gloss water spotting.
Page 270 Service & Appearance Care Never use a dry cloth, hot water, Don’t go through automatic car washes; the canvas top could be strong soap or detergent, solvents or Machine compounding or damaged. harsh cleaning agents. Rinse aggressive polishing on a thoroughly and wipe with a slightly basecoat/clearcoat paint finish The plastic windows are pliable and can...
Page 271 Aluminum Wheels Weatherstrips Foreign Material If your Geo has these, don’t use chrome These are places where glass or metal Calcium chloride and other salts, ice polish on them. Use wax after you clean meets rubber. Silicone grease there will melting agents, road oil and tar, tree them.
Page 272 Service & Appearance Care Chemical Paint Spotting Underbody Maintenance Finish Damage Some weather and atmospheric Chemicals used for ice and snow Any stone chips, fractures or deep conditions can create a chemical fallout. removal and dust control can collect on scratches in the finish should be repaired Airborne pollutants can fall upon and the underbody.
Page 273 rn Appearance Care and Maintenance Materials 'Not recommended for pigskin suede leather. See your General Motors Dealers for these products. See your Maintenance Schedule for other products.
Page 274 Service & Appearance Care Add-on Electrical Service Pads Vehicle Identification Equipment Identification Lube1 Number You’ll find this label inside the glove This is the legal identifier for your Geo. on the door. It’s very helpful if you It appears a plate in the front corner ever need to order parts.
Page 275 Fuses and Circuit Breakers For access to the main fuses, pull off Another fuse box is under the left side cover. A spare fuse is also inside the of the instrument panel. The fuses here The wiring circuits in your car are fuse box.
Page 276 Service & Appearance Care Main Fuse Block Look at the silver-colored band inside the fuse. If the band is broken or 1- Generator to Battery Circuit (60A) melted, replace the fuse. Be sure you 2- Circuits Only Active When Ignition Switch is in ACC, ON or START replace a bad fuse with a new one of the (50A) correct size.
Page 277 Instrument Panel Fuse Block Right Headlight (15A) 2- Left Headlight; High Beam Indicator Light (1 5A) 3-Taillights; Interior Light; Sidemarker Lights; Instrument Cluster Lights (15A) 4-Stop Lights; Horn (15A) 5- Hazard Lights (15A) 6-Door Lock (Option) (20A) Lighter; Radio (20A) 8-Ignition System;...
Page 278 Service & Appearance Care Replacement Bulbs ............. Back-up 1156 .............
Page 279 Capacities and Specifictu?ons Engine Type ..............L 4 .
Page 280 Service & Appearance Care Capacities (Approximate) The following approximate capacities are given in U.S. and metric conversions....Air Conditioning?. .See the refrigerant information label under hood. Automatic Transmission ..........3.0 qt. (2.8 L)** Drain ........... Overhaul .4.9 ( 4 . 6 Cooling System ........
Page 281 Vehicle Dimensions ..........86.6“...
Page 282 Notes...
Page 283 Part Maintenance Schedule IMPORTANT: Section KEEP ENGINE OIL ......Introduction: A Word about Maintenance ......AT THE PROPER Your Vehicle and the Environment ......... How This Part Is Organized LEVEL AND CHANGE AS ....... Scheduled Maintenance Services RECOMMENDED ......Using Your Maintenance Schedules .........
Page 284 Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance Your Vehicle and the Envitvnment We at General Motors want to help you keep your vehicle in Proper vehicle maintenance not only helps keep your vehicle good working condition. But we don’t know in good working condition, but it also helps the exactly how you’ll drive it.
Page 285 How This Part 1s Organized If you are skilled enough to do some work on your vehicle, The remainder of this part is divided into five sections: you will probably want to get the service information GM “Section Scheduled Maintenance Services” shows what publishes.
Page 286 Maintenance Schedule Introduction: A Word about Maintenance (Cont.) “Section E: Maintenance Record” provides a place for you “Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections” explains to record the maintenance performed on your vehicle. important inspections that your Geo dealer’s service Whenever any maintenance is performed, be sure to write it department or another qualified service center should down in this...
Page 287 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services Using Your Maintenance Schedules Selecting the RiQht Schedule the two This section tells you the maintenance services should First you’ll need to decide which of schedules is have when you right for your vehicle. Here’s how to decide which schedule done and should schedule them.
Page 288 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Schedule I WHAT TO SERVICE WHEN TO PERFORM Follow Schedule I if your vehicle is ITEM See "Explanation of Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months MAINLY driven under one or more of Services "following Schedules (whichever occurs first).
Page 289 6 0 , O O O The services shown in this schedule up to miles ( 1 0 0 OOO should be performed after miles ( 1 0 0 OOO at the same intervals, 60,OOO k m ) MILES (0001 17.5 19 112115118121 )52.51541571 60 3 16...
Page 290 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) WHAT TO SERVICE WHEN TO PERFORM ITEM See "Explanation o f Scheduled Maintenance Miles (kilometers) or Months (whichever occurs first). Services "following Schedules I and II. Schedule I/ ONLY Schedule I1 if none of Follow the driving conditions specified in I apply.
Page 291 The services shown schedule up miles this 1 0 0 , O O O (160 OOO should be performed after 1 0 0 , O O O the same intervals. miles (160 OOO km) at...
Page 292 Maintenance Schedule Section Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) Dplanatiun of Scheduled Maintenance Services The proper fluids and lubricants to use are listed in Section D. Make sure whoever services your vehicle uses these. All Below are explanations of the services listed in Schedules I parts should be replaced and all necessary repairs done and 11.
Page 293 ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE Transmission (AlI)/Transfer Case (Four-wheel Schedule I1 conditions. Replace the automatic transmission cooler hoses every 45,000 miles Drive) Service For the manual transmission and transfer case, check the fluid level every time the oil km). is changed.
Page 294 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE Distributor Cap and Spark Plug Wire Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) System Inspection* Inspect at 50,000 mile (83 OOO Inspection* Inspect for burns, cracks or other intervals. damage.
Page 295 ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 13 Charcoal Canister Replacement* Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection** Replace at 100,OOO mile (166 Inspect fuel tank, cap, lines and hoses for damage or km) intervals. leaks. Inspect fuel cap gasket for an even filler neck 14 Engine Control Module (ECM) and Associated imprint or any damage at 30,000 miles (50 km).
Page 296 Maintenance Schedule Section A: Scheduled Maintenance Services (Cont.) ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE 16 Emission System Hoses Inspection* 18 Power Steering System Inspection Check the Inspect at 60,OOO mile ( l o 0 OOO km) intervals. power steering gear box, pump and hose connections for leaks or damage.
Page 297 Other Emission Related Mainfenance Setvice ITEM ITEM NO. SERVICE NO. SERVICE Valve Clearance Adjustment* Inspect the valve Wiring Harness and Connectors Inspection* lash every 15,000 miles (25 and adjust if miles (100 OOO km), or 60 month intervals, 60,000 necessary. inspect the underhood wiring harness for loose connections, chafed wires and damage, especially if Camshaft Timing Belt Adjustment*...
Page 298 Maintenance Schedule Uther Nun-Emissun Related Maintenance Service ITEM SERVICE Tire and Wheel Inspection and Rotation Wheel Bearings Inspection Inspect every proper wear and maximum tire life, rotate your tires 15 months, or at 15,000 mile (25 OOO intervals. at 7,500 miles (12 500 and then every Inspect for wear and proper adjustment.
Page 299 Brakes Tire rotations are a convenient Steering and Suspension At each oil change, opportunity to inspect the braking system. See inspect the steering linkage and suspension for leaks “Brake System Inspection” in Section C. and damage. Repair or replace damaged or worn parts.
Page 300 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services Be sure any necessary repairs are completed at once. Listed below are owner checks and services which should be Whenever any fluids or lubricants are added to your vehicle, performed at the intervals specified to help ensure the make sure they are the proper ones, as shown in Section D.
Page 301 At Least Once a Month CHECK “‘HAT TO DO OR SERVICE Tires Inflation Check tire inflation. Make sure they are inflated to the pressures specified on the Tire-Loading Information label located on driver’s door. See “Tires” in the Index for further details. At least Twice a Year CHECK WHAT TO DO...
Page 302 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.) Once Least a Year CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE lock Lock Cylinders Lubricate the key cylinders with the lubricant specified in Section Body Lubrication Lubricate all body door hinges including the tailgate. Also lubricate a l l hinges and latches,...
Page 303 At Least Once a Year (CONT.) CHECK OR SERVICE WHAT TO DO CAUTION Brake-Transaxle Shift When you are doing this check, the vehicle could move suddenly. If it does, you or others Interlock BTSI (Automatic Transaxle) 1. Before you start, be sure you have enough room around the vehicle.
Page 304 Maintenance Schedule Section B: Owner Checks and Services (Cont.) Least Once a Year (CONT.) CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE While parked, and with the parking brake set, try to turn the key to LOCK in each shift Steering Column Lock position.
Page 305 Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections or other qualified service center do these jobs. Make sure Listed below are inspections and services which should be any necessary repairs are completed at once. performed at least twice a year (for instance, each spring or fall).
Page 306 Maintenance Schedule Section C: Periodic Maintenance Inspections (Cont.) CHECK WHAT TO DO OR SERVICE Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, Brake System cracks, chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and rotors for surface condition. Also Inspection inspect drum brake linings for wear and cracks.
Page 307 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants Note: Fluids and lubricants identified below by name, part number or specification may be obtained from your GM dealer. USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT GM Goodwrench Motor Oil or equivalent for API service SG Energy Conserving I1 oils of the Engine Oil recommended viscosity.
Page 308 Maintenance Schedule Section D: Recommended Fluids and Lubricants (Cont.) USAGE FLUID/LUBRICANT Manual Transmission SAE 75W-90 GL-4 (GM Part No. 12345871 Castrol@ Syntorq GL-4 or equivalent). Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGT Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM Part No. Manual Transmission Shift Linkage 1052497 or equivalent).
Page 309 FLUID/LUBRICANT USAGE Transfer Case SAE 75W-90, GL-4 gear lubricant (GM Part No. 12345871). (Four-wheel Drive) Hood Latch Assembly a. Pivots and Spring a. Engine oil. Anchor b. Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB b. Release Pawl (GM Part No.
Page 310 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record or Schedule I1 maintenance charts which correspond to the After the scheduled services are performed, record the date, maintenance performed. Also, you should retain all odometer reading, and who performed the service in the maintenance receipts.
Page 311 ODOMETER DATE SERVICED BY MAINTENANCE PERFORMED READING...
Page 312 Maintenance Schedule Section E: Maintenance Record (Cont.)
Page 313 Customer Satisfaction Procedure. H e r e you will find out how to .3 12 GM Participation in Better Business Bureau contact Chevrolet/Geo if you ....
Page 314 Sales or resolved by the dealership without Your name, address, telephone Service Departments. Sometimes, further help, contact the Chevrolet/Geo number however, despite the best intentions of Customer Assistance Center by calling all concerned, misunderstandings can Vehicle Identification Number (This is 1-800-222-1020.
Page 315 (TTY) can When contacting Chevrolet/Geo, please Chevrolet/Geo wants you to be aware of communicate with Chevrolet/Geo by remember that your problem will likely GM’s voluntary participation in a dialing: 1-800-TDD-CHEV (TDD users...
Page 316 AUTO LINE until after a final decision your vehicle, and a statement of the Chevrolet/Geo). is made under the Customer Satisfaction nature of your complaint. BBB staff may Procedure. However, you may file a...
Page 317 1-800-955-5 100. defect which could cause a crash or courts by strictly applying state or You may also contact the Chevrolet/Geo could cause injury or death, you should federal law. If you wish to go to court, Customer Assistance Center by calling...
Page 318 NHTSA you should immediately notify Transport write: Department of Transportation Canada, in addition to notifying General Washington D.C. 20590 Chevrolet/Geo Motors of Canada Limited. You may Customer Assistance Center write to: You can also obtain other information P.O. Box 7047...
Page 319 The To enhance Chevrolet/Geo’s strong following services are available: give to the advisor: commitment to customer satisfaction, Chevrolet/Geo is excited to announce Towing Vehicle Identification Number the establishment of the Chevrolet/Geo Locksmith License plate number Roadside Assistance Center.
Page 320 1908 Colonel condition. Others describe a quicker way Oshawa, Ontario L1H to fix your vehicle. They can help a Chevrolet/Geo regularly sends its technician service your vehicle better. dealers useful service bulletins about...
Page 321 If you don’t want to buy all the PSP’s Ordering information so you can buy an index, if you are interested in buying issued by Chevrolet/Geo for all car or the specific PSP’s you may want. PSP’s pertaining to a current model year truck models in the model year, you can Price information for the PSP’s you...
Page 322 Customer Assistance Information A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER: Toll-Free Telephone Number Some PSP’s pertaining to a particular These PSP’s are meant for technicians. model year vehicle may be published in If you want an additional ordering form They are meant for the later years, and these would be listed in for an index or a subscription, just call ‘...
Page 323 Model rorm Number Price year. The indexes list all PSP’s published by Chevrolet in the model year. 1993 Geo Tracker ST-377-93 $43.00 ....
Page 324 Notes...
Page 326 CHEVROLET/GEO SERVICE PUBLICATIONS ORDER FORM NOTE: Please complete form below (Print or Type) and MAIL TO: Detroit, Michigan 48207 Post Office Box 07130, ORDER TOLL FREE *Minimum Credit Card Order $10.00 (NOTE: For credit Card Orders Only) "Older needed, write Helm or call Dl>] 883-1330.
Page 327 ..“Break-In. New Vehicle Automatic Transmission Chevrolet/Geo Service Publications ...........
Page 328 Index ......Daytime Running Lights Children (Safety Belts) Combination Light Bulb ..
Page 329 ..In Mud. Sand. Snow. or Ice Environment. Your Vehicle and the Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle........In the Rain Exhaust.
Page 330 ........Halogen Bulbs Hubs. Free-Wheeling Lamp. Malfunction Indicator .....
Page 331 ........Loading Your Vehicle Manual. How to Use This Off-Road Recovery ........Loading Your Vehicle for Markings.
Page 332 Periodic Maintenance Inspections Road. Problems On the Rearview Mirror. Inside ..... Pockets. Front Seat Side Roads. Hill and Mountain Rearview Mirror. Inside Day/Night ...... Power Steering Roadside Assistance Program. Reception. Understanding Radio 1 15 ......Chevrolet/Geo Reclining Front Seatback...
Page 333 ......Adults ... 3 17 Information. Chevrolet/Geo States Government ......Care of ..
Page 334 Index ..........Torque Lock Stains Theft Deterrent Feature ....
Page 335 ........Transfer Case Vehicle Warnings.
Page 336 Index Windshield ..... Cleaning ....Washer Fluid ... . Wiper/Washer Lever ....Winter Driving .
Page 337 Notes...
Page 338 Service Station Information Cooling System Reservoir Check and add coolant only at the coolant recovery tank. The fluid should be at the FULL mark when the engine is warm. If the engine is cool, the level should be at the LOW mark or a little higher.
Page 339 ' T I LHtVIWLt SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National lnslltute for AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE EXCELLENCE...

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