User manual CHEVROLET TRACKER 1996

[. . . ] ---Lii--- Gem The 1996 Geo Tracker Owner's Manual Seats and Restraint Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. FeaturesandControls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Comfort Controlsand Audio Systems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system. 1-1 2-1 3-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Just before you leave the lane, glance quickly over your shoulder to make sure there isn't another vehicle in your "blind" spot. Once you are moving on the freeway, make certain you allow a reasonable following distance. Expect to move slightly slower at night. Mile for mile, freeways (also called thruways, parkways, expressways, turnpikes or superhighways) are the safest of all roads. The most important advice on freeway driving is: Keep up with traffic and keep to the right. Treat the left lane on a freeway as a passing lane. When you want to leave the freeway, move to the proper lane well in advance. If you miss your exit, do not, under any circumstances, stop and back up; Drive on to the next exit. The exit speed is usually posted. 4-35 Reduce yourspeed according to yourspeedometer, not to your sense of motion. After driving for anydistance at higher speeds, you may tend to think you are going slower than you actually are. Here are some things you can check before a trip: a 0 0 Windshield Washer Fluid: Is the reservoir full? Are all windows clean inside and outside? Wiper Blades:Are they in good shape?Fuel, Engine Oil, Other Fluids: Have you checked all levels? Before Leaving on a Long Trip Make sure you're ready. If you must start when you're not fresh -- such as after a day's work -- don't plan to make toomany miles that first part of the journey. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes you can easily drive in. Is your vehicle ready for a long trip?a Tires: They are vitally important to a safe, serviced and maintained, it's ready to go. Of course, you'll find experienced and able serviceexperts in Geo dealerships all across North America. They'll be ready and willing to helpif you need it. trouble-free trip. Are the tires all inflated to the recommended pressure? 0 Weather Forecasts: What's the weather outlook along your route?'Should delay your tripa short you time to avoid a major storm system?Maps: Do you have up-to-date maps? 4-36 Highway Hypnosis Is there actually such a condition as "hghway hypnosis"?or There is something about an easy stretch of road with the same scenery, along withthe hum of the tires on the road, of the droneof the engine, and the rush the wind against the vehicle that make you sleepy. If it does, your vehicle can leave the roadless than a second, and you could crashand be injured. First, be aware that itcan happen. Then here are some tips: 0 Hill and MountainRoads Make sure your vehicle is well ventilated, with a comfortably cool interior. If you get sleepy, pull off the road into a rest, service or parking area and take a nap, get some exercise, or both. Driving on steep hills or mountains is different from driving in flat or rolling terrain. 0 0 4-37 If you drive regularly in steep country, or if you're planning to visit there, here are some that can make tips your trips safer and more enjoyable. (See "Off-Road Driving'' in the Index for information about driving off-road. ) 0 l Keep your vehicle ingood shape. [. . . ] The entire dispute resolution procedure should ordinarily take about 40 days from the time you file a claim until a decision is made. Some state laws may require you to use this program before filing a claim with a state-run arbitration program or in the courts. For further information, contact the BBB at 1-800-955-5100 or the Chevrolet/Geo Customer Assistance Center at 1-800-222- 1020. NHTSA, U. S. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 8-8 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS TO THE CANADIAN GOVERNMENT If you live in Canada, and you believe that yourvehicle has a safety defect, you should immediately notify Transport Canada, in addition to notifying General Motors of Canada Limited. [. . . ]