Target Audience:
Compact SUV owners, daily commuters, and light off-road enthusiasts seeking an affordable small 4x4
Competitive Advantage:
Small footprint, genuine 4-wheel-drive capability, and simple mechanicals that are inexpensive to maintain
Body Styles:
Two-door convertible and four-door hardtop
Drivetrain:
Rear-wheel drive with shift-on-the-fly part-time 4-wheel drive
Configuration:
Compact sport utility vehicle
Owner Orientation:
Manual written for the owner: controls, driving tips, maintenance schedules, and specifications
Manual Type:
Owners Manual compiled from the factory publication
Coverage Areas:
Instrument cluster, entertainment systems, climate controls, lights, driver controls, locks and security, seating and safety restraints, driving, cleaning, maintenance and specifications, customer assistance
Delivery Method:
Instant download after purchase
PDF Reader Required:
Acrobat Reader, Foxit, or comparable PDF reader
Device Compatibility:
Any device capable of reading a PDF file
Introduction:
How to use this manual, safety warnings, and vehicle overview
Instrument Cluster:
Gauges, warning lamps, and indicator operation
Entertainment Systems:
Audio system operation and controls
Climate Controls:
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning operation
Lights:
Headlamp, exterior lamp, and interior lamp controls and bulb replacement
Driver Controls:
Windshield wipers, washers, mirrors, steering wheel, and horn
Locks and Security:
Door locks, keys, and anti-theft information
Seating and Safety Restraints:
Seat adjustment, seat belts, and child restraint installation
Driving:
Starting, shifting, 4WD operation, and driving tips
Customer Assistance:
Ownership support and service information
Reporting Safety Defects:
U.S. only procedure for reporting safety defects
Cleaning:
Interior and exterior care instructions
Engine Compartment:
Component identification and under-hood layout
Engine Oil:
Checking, changing, and recommended oil
Battery:
Inspection, jump starting, and replacement
Fuel Information:
Recommended fuel and fuel requirements
Air Filter(s):
Inspection and replacement intervals
Part Numbers:
Part numbers for service and replacement items
Refill Capacities:
Fluid capacities for oil, coolant, and other systems
Lubricant Specifications:
Approved lubricants for all service points
Accessories:
Approved accessories and attachment points
Service Information and Specifications:
Technical service data for owners and technicians
Maintenance Schedule:
Service intervals and maintenance information and specifications
File Format:
PDF (searchable, bookmarked, zoomable)
Compatibility:
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android — any device with a PDF reader
Requirements:
A PDF reader application (e.g. Adobe Acrobat Reader, free)
Searchability:
Fully text searchable for fast lookup of any topic
Print Quality:
High-resolution digital pages, printable at full clarity
Binding Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical binding
Paper Type:
N/A — digital download, no physical paper
Primary Engine:
2.0L 4-cylinder engine
Engine Options:
Single 2.0L inline-4 for the 1998 model year
Induction:
Naturally aspirated, multi-point fuel injection
Fuel System:
Multi-point electronic fuel injection
Recommended Fuel:
Regular unleaded gasoline
Horsepower:
N/A - verify against the specifications section of the manual
Engine Oil:
SAE viscosity and capacity listed in the manual's specifications chapter
Coolant:
Ethylene glycol coolant; capacity per refill capacities section
Restraint System:
Three-point seat belts for outboard positions
Passive Features:
Manual seat belts, head restraints, energy-absorbing steering column
Airbags:
Driver-side airbag per 1998 U.S. federal requirements
Child Restraints:
Child restraint anchorage instructions in the seating and safety restraints chapter
Crash Test Ratings:
N/A - ratings not published in the owners manual
Safety Defect Reporting:
Procedure for reporting safety defects (U.S. only) included
Audio System:
AM/FM stereo, with optional cassette player; full operating instructions included
Climate Control:
Manual heating and air conditioning controls
Driver Assistance:
N/A - no electronic driver assistance features on this model
Instrumentation:
Analog gauges with warning and indicator lamps
Maintenance Schedule:
Time and mileage-based intervals in the maintenance and specifications chapter
Engine Oil:
Oil and filter change per schedule; viscosity and capacity specified
Air Filter:
Inspect and replace per maintenance schedule
Battery:
Periodic inspection and cleaning guidance
Refill Capacities:
Complete refill capacity tables for all systems
Lubricants:
Approved lubricant specifications for driveline and chassis points
Common Wear Items:
Belts, hoses, wiper blades, brake components, and 4WD system lubrication
Known Issues:
Owners manual notes proper 4WD operation and tire matching to prevent drivetrain wear
Manufacturer:
Chevrolet, a division of General Motors
Model Evolution:
The Tracker continued the compact 4x4 lineage of the Geo Tracker after Geo models were absorbed into Chevrolet for 1998
Production Location:
N/A - not specified in the owners manual
Platform:
Light-duty body-on-frame compact SUV with part-time 4WD
