User manual CHEVROLET TRACKER 1999

[. . . ] Second Printing for Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual ­ 1999 yellowblue The 1999 Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 8-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SRS" system. Features and Controls This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. Problems on the Road This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. It also gives you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 8-10. 9-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read. i Second Printing for Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual ­ 1999 yellowblue X­00­000 1­T We support voluntary technician certification. GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name TRACKER are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. [. . . ] Some drivers suffer from night blindness -- the inability to see in dim light -- and aren't even aware of it. D Since you can't see as well, you may need to slow down and keep more space between you and other vehicles. headlamps can light up only so much road ahead. D Slow down, especially on higher speed roads. Your D In remote areas, watch for animals. D If you're tired, pull off the road in a safe place and rest. Night Vision No one can see as well at night as in the daytime. But as we get older these differences increase. A 50-year-old driver may require at least twice as much light to see the same thing at night as a 20-year-old. What you do in the daytime can also affect your night vision. For example, if you spend the day in bright sunshine you are wise to wear sunglasses. Your eyes will have less trouble adjusting to night. But if you're 4-29 Second Printing for Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual ­ 1999 yellowblue Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads JE­14­0005­X Rain and wet roads can mean driving trouble. On a wet road, you can't stop, accelerate or turn as well because your tire-to-road traction isn't as good as on dry roads. And, if your tires don't have much tread left, you'll get even less traction. It's always wise to go slower and be cautious if rain starts to fall while you are driving. The surface may get wet suddenly when your reflexes are tuned for driving on dry pavement. The heavier the rain, the harder it is to see. Even if your windshield wiper blades are in good shape, a heavy rain can make it harder to see road signs and traffic signals, pavement markings, the edge of the road and even people walking. It's wise to keep your wiping equipment in good shape and keep your windshield washer tank filled with washer fluid. Replace your windshield wiper inserts when they show signs of streaking or missing areas on the windshield, or when strips of rubber start to separate from the inserts. 4-30 Second Printing for Chevrolet Tracker Owner's Manual ­ 1999 yellowblue CAUTION: JE­14­0006­X Wet brakes can cause accidents. They won't work as well in a quick stop and may cause pulling to one side. After driving through a large puddle of water or a car wash, apply your brake pedal lightly until your brakes work normally. 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 the road is wet enough and you're going fast enough. [. . . ] 2-17 2-54 7-51 7-46 2-43 yellowblue Normal Replacement Parts . 7-49 Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . Neutral 2-16 2-19 2-11 4-29 . 2-66, 6-13 Overdrive, Automatic Transmission . [. . . ]