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...Belts 13 This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. 13 I ...109 This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheatins. Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick...you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 287. You can use . It also gives you 'll find something you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to read. Customer Assistance Information ...This part tells you want to get service publications. ProblemsontheRoad ...e 177 Service and Appearance ...
...Belts 13 This part tells you how to use your manual and includes safety and vehicle damage warnings & symbols. 13 I ...109 This part tells you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or engine overheatins. Here the manual tells you how to keep your Buick...you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 287. You can use . It also gives you 'll find something you how to contact Buick for assistance and how to read. Customer Assistance Information ...This part tells you want to get service publications. ProblemsontheRoad ...e 177 Service and Appearance ...
Owner's Manual
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Here are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WASHER ''' 0- -FI-1 e e BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS e@ WINDSHIELD WASHER ( ) 0 4 3 0 CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE RADIO VOLUME BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW ...
Here are some of your controls: WINDSHIELD WASHER ''' 0- -FI-1 e e BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM BRAKE RADIATOR COOLANT FUEL BELTS 4 TURN SIGNALS e@ WINDSHIELD WASHER ( ) 0 4 3 0 CONDITIONING AIR TRUNK HATCHBACK RELEASE RADIO VOLUME BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW ...
Owner's Manual
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I learn about some things you should _not do with safety belts . Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls ...HeadRestraints ...Safety Belts .They're for Everyone ...Why Safety Belts Work ...Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts ...How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Adults ...DriverPosition ...Lap-ShoulderBelt ...Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...PassengerPositions ...Children ...Smaller Children and Babies ...Child Restraints ...LargerChildren ...Safety...
I learn about some things you should _not do with safety belts . Part 1 includes: SeatsandSeatControls ...HeadRestraints ...Safety Belts .They're for Everyone ...Why Safety Belts Work ...Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts ...How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...Adults ...DriverPosition ...Lap-ShoulderBelt ...Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...PassengerPositions ...Children ...Smaller Children and Babies ...Child Restraints ...LargerChildren ...Safety...
Owner's Manual
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Evenif you buckle up on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you 're reclined l i k thiF But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion canbe dangerous. Pull up , your vehicle is moving. Reclining Front Seatback(s) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. c L , 'A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your safety belts can'tdo their job when you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. I 16
Evenif you buckle up on the outer side of the seat and move the seatback to where you 're reclined l i k thiF But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion canbe dangerous. Pull up , your vehicle is moving. Reclining Front Seatback(s) To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position. c L , 'A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your safety belts can'tdo their job when you want it. Release the lever to lock the seatback. I 16
Owner's Manual
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... go up or down so that the top the of restraint is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. This position reduces the chance' a neck' injury ain of you couldgo into it, receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle ...is closest to the top of your body. The belt forces wouldbe there, not at your abdomen. Instead,it will be against your ears... Then sit well back in motion, have the seatback upright. Head...
... go up or down so that the top the of restraint is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. This position reduces the chance' a neck' injury ain of you couldgo into it, receiving neck or other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle ...is closest to the top of your body. The belt forces wouldbe there, not at your abdomen. Instead,it will be against your ears... Then sit well back in motion, have the seatback upright. Head...
Owner's Manual
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...entry right front seat isn't locked, it can be so serious, like beinghit by a train, that your safety belt isn't buckled, and you 're not buckled up can hit things insidethe vehicle or be ejected from it , ...be sureto push rearward on an easy entry seat to wear safety belts. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This part of them , you won't get hurt even if you 'll hear...up . In the same crash, you turn the key to "Run" or "Start" when your passengers' belts are in a crash. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to be sure it will be...
...entry right front seat isn't locked, it can be so serious, like beinghit by a train, that your safety belt isn't buckled, and you 're not buckled up can hit things insidethe vehicle or be ejected from it , ...be sureto push rearward on an easy entry seat to wear safety belts. Safety Belts: They're For Everyone This part of them , you won't get hurt even if you 'll hear...up . In the same crash, you turn the key to "Run" or "Start" when your passengers' belts are in a crash. In many states and Canadian provinces, the law says to be sure it will be...
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Why Safety Belts Work w w When you ride in vehicles, the facts are clear. After 25 years of safety belts in or on anything, you go as fast as it .. , For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot!
Why Safety Belts Work w w When you ride in vehicles, the facts are clear. After 25 years of safety belts in or on anything, you go as fast as it .. , For example, if the bike is going 10 mph (16 km/h), so is the child. In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot!
Owner's Manual
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..." air bags," you 're in the future. whether you 're upside down as the vehicle does. That's why safety belts make such good sense. But they work with safety belts, not instead of them . Every "air bag" system ever offered for sale has required the use of being conscious during and... the Answers Q: Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Q: or the safety belts! With safety belts, you are in some vehicles today and will be -- Why don't they just put in more time to get out...
..." air bags," you 're in the future. whether you 're upside down as the vehicle does. That's why safety belts make such good sense. But they work with safety belts, not instead of them . Every "air bag" system ever offered for sale has required the use of being conscious during and... the Answers Q: Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, you can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Q: or the safety belts! With safety belts, you are in some vehicles today and will be -- Why don't they just put in more time to get out...
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...I I 25 you from home, why should I When the key is buckled. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of (65 km/h). The safety belt light will come on and stay on after the front doors are for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety... a good driver doesn't protect you and your control, such asbad drivers. Safety belts are closed and the driver's belt is buckled. I A CAUTION: If your safety belt light ever comes on or stays on until the driver's belt is buckled, have the Drotection you'd need in frontal collisions, but if you might...
...I I 25 you from home, why should I When the key is buckled. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of (65 km/h). The safety belt light will come on and stay on after the front doors are for about eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety... a good driver doesn't protect you and your control, such asbad drivers. Safety belts are closed and the driver's belt is buckled. I A CAUTION: If your safety belt light ever comes on or stays on until the driver's belt is buckled, have the Drotection you'd need in frontal collisions, but if you might...
Owner's Manual
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... then the rest of adult size. First, you'll want to know about safety belts and children. How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for babies and smaller children. We'll start with every new Buick first sold , when new, in Canada? (If it was, a stickeron the...be If riding in Canada. A CAUTION: c ..; To learn how to use your vehicle has. Cars First Sold In Canada Was your Buick first sold in your Buick, see the section after this one, called "Children." Follow those rules fop everyone's protection. It comes with the driver position. There are ...
... then the rest of adult size. First, you'll want to know about safety belts and children. How To Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This section is only for babies and smaller children. We'll start with every new Buick first sold , when new, in Canada? (If it was, a stickeron the...be If riding in Canada. A CAUTION: c ..; To learn how to use your vehicle has. Cars First Sold In Canada Was your Buick first sold in your Buick, see the section after this one, called "Children." Follow those rules fop everyone's protection. It comes with the driver position. There are ...
Owner's Manual
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Just get out. Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt And you don't haveto unbuckle when you get into your vehicle. This safety belt is called "automatic" because you don't have to see how, see "Seats"in the Index) so you can sit up when you get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to buckI'e up straight.
Just get out. Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt And you don't haveto unbuckle when you get into your vehicle. This safety belt is called "automatic" because you don't have to see how, see "Seats"in the Index) so you can sit up when you get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door. Adjust the seat (to buckI'e up straight.
Owner's Manual
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...thecenter front seatposition, if your The lapbelt should go over theshoulder and across thechest. And you would apply force at your Buick needs service. belt The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. Just close the door all the then slowly openit. These parts of the... applies force to take restraining forces. And you may need to unbuckle it , the belt would need to slideunder the lap belt. a It's possible that doesn't fix it an in emergency. The shoulder belt should be less likely to unbuckle it , then your abdomen. If that an automaticbelt ...
...thecenter front seatposition, if your The lapbelt should go over theshoulder and across thechest. And you would apply force at your Buick needs service. belt The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. Just close the door all the then slowly openit. These parts of the... applies force to take restraining forces. And you may need to unbuckle it , the belt would need to slideunder the lap belt. a It's possible that doesn't fix it an in emergency. The shoulder belt should be less likely to unbuckle it , then your abdomen. If that an automaticbelt ...
Owner's Manual
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To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Push the latch plate into the buckleuntil it get twisted. 4. vehicle has one. To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on the buckle. Pick up straight. 3. Don't let it clicks. 29 Close and lock the door. 2.
To reattach the automatic belt: 1. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats" in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Push the latch plate into the buckleuntil it get twisted. 4. vehicle has one. To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the button on the buckle. Pick up straight. 3. Don't let it clicks. 29 Close and lock the door. 2.
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It won't give nearly as much , which could significantly increase injury. A CAUTION: You can be seriouslyhurl II your snoulder belt is too loose. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. The shoulder belt should against youfit body. In a crash you would move forward too much protection this ? @ What's wrong with this way. 30
It won't give nearly as much , which could significantly increase injury. A CAUTION: You can be seriouslyhurl II your snoulder belt is too loose. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. The shoulder belt should against youfit body. In a crash you would move forward too much protection this ? @ What's wrong with this way. 30
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A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 31 In a crasn, the belt would there, not at the pelvic be seriously injured if your Delt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? This couldcause serious internal injuries. The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. n 8 A CAUTIOP fou can be bones. @ What's wrong with this .
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 31 In a crasn, the belt would there, not at the pelvic be seriously injured if your Delt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? This couldcause serious internal injuries. The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. n 8 A CAUTIOP fou can be bones. @ What's wrong with this .
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t can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 32 In a crash,y body would apply too much force to the ribs, which woula increase the chance of head and neck injury. Aw J A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. You could also severely in:mIre :-ternal organs like yo^ live- naleen. It should be serlously II lrea ITyou wear c moulder belt under the arm. Also, the belt would move too far forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. @' What's wrong with this?
t can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 32 In a crash,y body would apply too much force to the ribs, which woula increase the chance of head and neck injury. Aw J A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. You could also severely in:mIre :-ternal organs like yo^ live- naleen. It should be serlously II lrea ITyou wear c moulder belt under the arm. Also, the belt would move too far forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. @' What's wrong with this?
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I j /r\ CAUTION: You can be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.. In a crash, you wouldn't have the width of the full belt to be seriously injuredif they are more likely to take impact forces.If a belt is twisted across the body. 33 A: The belt is twisted, I What's wrong with this? A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Like all occupants,they don't wear safety belts. @ I I Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for everyone, including pregnant women.
I j /r\ CAUTION: You can be worn as low as possible throughout the pregnancy.. In a crash, you wouldn't have the width of the full belt to be seriously injuredif they are more likely to take impact forces.If a belt is twisted across the body. 33 A: The belt is twisted, I What's wrong with this? A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Like all occupants,they don't wear safety belts. @ I I Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for everyone, including pregnant women.
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For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt. When a safety belt is wearing them properly. 34 The best way to protect the fetus is to making safety belts effective is worn properly, it's more likely that the fetuswon't be hurt in this part. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for anyone, the key to protect the mother. See "Driver Position," earlier in a crash.
For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt. When a safety belt is wearing them properly. 34 The best way to protect the fetus is to making safety belts effective is worn properly, it's more likely that the fetuswon't be hurt in this part. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for anyone, the key to protect the mother. See "Driver Position," earlier in a crash.
Owner's Manual
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To make the belt shorter, pull its freeend as the lap part of this section. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it quickly if you ever had to unbuckle it alongthe belt. Make surethe release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. Buckle, position and release it the same way as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of a lap-shoulder belt. When you sit in a center seating position, you would be able to .
To make the belt shorter, pull its freeend as the lap part of this section. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it quickly if you ever had to unbuckle it alongthe belt. Make surethe release button on the buckle faces upward or outward so you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. Buckle, position and release it the same way as shown until the belt is snug. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of a lap-shoulder belt. When you sit in a center seating position, you would be able to .
Owner's Manual
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...in a crash. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions I. Here's how to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Rear passengers who aren't safetybelted can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. And they can be thrown out of the vehicle in crashes than those who are wearing safety... belts. The positions next to wear one properly. 2. Don't let it clicks. 37 Pick up ! Push...
...in a crash. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions I. Here's how to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Rear passengers who aren't safetybelted can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. And they can be thrown out of the vehicle in crashes than those who are wearing safety... belts. The positions next to wear one properly. 2. Don't let it clicks. 37 Pick up ! Push...