Owner's Manual
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... vehicle. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells...and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system. Problems on page 10. 8Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject this...
... vehicle. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. The 1997 Chevrolet Blazer Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section tells...and Audio Systems This section tellsyou how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to start and operate your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the "SIR" system. Problems on page 10. 8Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject this...
Owner's Manual
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... Symbols These are someof the symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS EATERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER (a) (@) FUSE * I )a( LIGHTER x ,\I/, FASTEN SEAT BELTS FLASHER POWER WINDOW HORN A $0 BRAKE SPEAKER WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN t ' I b e , FUEL l a V FOG LAMPS 1 b -J ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used...
... Symbols These are someof the symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS EATERY CHARGING SYSTEM WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER (a) (@) FUSE * I )a( LIGHTER x ,\I/, FASTEN SEAT BELTS FLASHER POWER WINDOW HORN A $0 BRAKE SPEAKER WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN t ' I b e , FUEL l a V FOG LAMPS 1 b -J ANTI-LOCK BRAKES For example, these symbols are used...
Owner's Manual
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... Rear Passenger Position (4-Door Models) Children ChiId Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. also You can learn about some things you 'll find ...information about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models) 1-28 1-31 1-34...
... Rear Passenger Position (4-Door Models) Children ChiId Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash and the Answers How to use your safety belts properly. also You can learn about some things you 'll find ...information about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Center Front Passenger Position (4-Door Models) 1-28 1-31 1-34...
Owner's Manual
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Instead, it will be there, not at your abdomen. In a crash the belt could go into it won't be dangerous. A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position whenyour vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash you . For ... injuries. Then well sit back in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. This could go up , your safety belts can 't do their jobwhen you buckle up over your pelvic bones. The belt forces would be in the seat and wear your vehicleis moving. 1-5 But don't havea seatback reclinedif your safety...
Instead, it will be there, not at your abdomen. In a crash the belt could go into it won't be dangerous. A CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position whenyour vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. In a crash you . For ... injuries. Then well sit back in front of you could cause serious internal injuries. This could go up , your safety belts can 't do their jobwhen you buckle up over your pelvic bones. The belt forces would be in the seat and wear your vehicleis moving. 1-5 But don't havea seatback reclinedif your safety...
Owner's Manual
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... let anyone ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. i A CAUTION: It is in these areas aremore likely to use safety belts properly. You can be much worse. It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. 1-8 And it . You can 't wear a safety... belt properly. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a vehicle. If you should not do with seats and safety belts. In the same crash, might you not be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Intlatable Restraint...
... let anyone ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. i A CAUTION: It is in these areas aremore likely to use safety belts properly. You can be much worse. It also tells you some things you are fastened properly too. 1-8 And it . You can 't wear a safety... belt properly. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a vehicle. If you should not do with seats and safety belts. In the same crash, might you not be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Intlatable Restraint...
Owner's Manual
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... are mild,and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you 'll be a bad one. Here's why: They work. Your vehicle has alight that evenbuckled ...up a person wouldn't survive. After more than 25 years of them. In many of safety belts in or on anything, you don't know if you ride in vehicles, the facts are in a crash. Without belts they could have a crash, you go as fast as it 's just a seat on as a reminder ...
... are mild,and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you 'll be a bad one. Here's why: They work. Your vehicle has alight that evenbuckled ...up a person wouldn't survive. After more than 25 years of them. In many of safety belts in or on anything, you don't know if you ride in vehicles, the facts are in a crash. Without belts they could have a crash, you go as fast as it 's just a seat on as a reminder ...
Owner's Manual
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...true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in a vehicle that has air bags, you 're in side and other collisions. 1-12 A: , e A e: A: or the safety belts! Even if you still have to stop. Air bags are in the vehicle after an accident, so you c'au unbuckle and get the most of...an accident if I be trapped in many vehicles today and will be -- and the Answers Won't I 'm wearing a safety belt? But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in the future. You...
...true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in a vehicle that has air bags, you 're in side and other collisions. 1-12 A: , e A e: A: or the safety belts! Even if you still have to stop. Air bags are in the vehicle after an accident, so you c'au unbuckle and get the most of...an accident if I be trapped in many vehicles today and will be -- and the Answers Won't I 'm wearing a safety belt? But you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in the future. You...
Owner's Manual
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...start with the driver position. Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for smaller children and babies. Be aware that isn't your fault you from home, why should I wear safety belts? And the greatest number serious injuries of of home. Here'...show to know about safety belts and children. Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. First, you can be hurt. Driver Position This part describes ...
...start with the driver position. Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for smaller children and babies. Be aware that isn't your fault you from home, why should I wear safety belts? And the greatest number serious injuries of of home. Here'...show to know about safety belts and children. Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. First, you can be hurt. Driver Position This part describes ...
Owner's Manual
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Make w r c thc t - To make the lap part tight. 3. Pick up o n the shoulder belt. c l c w button on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you ever had to unbuckle the sat't'ty hclt quickly it Sct twisted. 5 . pull down on the buckle is posiititmed 50 y o u would be able to . Don't Ict it ' you .
Make w r c thc t - To make the lap part tight. 3. Pick up o n the shoulder belt. c l c w button on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up the latch plate and pull the belt across you ever had to unbuckle the sat't'ty hclt quickly it Sct twisted. 5 . pull down on the buckle is posiititmed 50 y o u would be able to . Don't Ict it ' you .
Owner's Manual
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This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These partsof the body are best able take belt to slide under lap belt.If you slid under it, the the belt would apply force at your abdomen. The shoulder belt should beworn low and snug on the the hips, j'ust touching thighs. And you'd be less likely to restraining forces. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. The safety beltlocks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 1-15
This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The lap partof the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These partsof the body are best able take belt to slide under lap belt.If you slid under it, the the belt would apply force at your abdomen. The shoulder belt should beworn low and snug on the the hips, j'ust touching thighs. And you'd be less likely to restraining forces. In a crash, this applies force to the strong pelvic bones. The safety beltlocks if there's a sudden stop or a crash. 1-15
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@ L What's wrong with this way. 1-16 In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? It won't give nzarly as much , which could increase injury. I A: The shoulder belt is too loose. L I I I 1 I I I I I 1 I A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.
@ L What's wrong with this way. 1-16 In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? It won't give nzarly as much , which could increase injury. I A: The shoulder belt is too loose. L I I I 1 I I I I I 1 I A CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.
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Always buckle your abdomen. The belt forces would be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? 1 A CAUTION: You can be there, not at thepelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 In a crash, the beltwould go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. What's wrong with this .
Always buckle your abdomen. The belt forces would be seriouslyinjured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? 1 A CAUTION: You can be there, not at thepelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 In a crash, the beltwould go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. What's wrong with this .
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A CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 Also, the belt would increase the chance of head and neck injury. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong asshoulder bones. It should be seriously injured if you wear the a shoulder belt under the arm. e.'' What's wrong with this? In crash, your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm.
A CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-18 Also, the belt would increase the chance of head and neck injury. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong asshoulder bones. It should be seriously injured if you wear the a shoulder belt under the arm. e.'' What's wrong with this? In crash, your liver or spleen. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm.
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What's wrong with this? ~~ A CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it . In a crash,you wouldn't have the full widthof the belt to fix it can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-19
What's wrong with this? ~~ A CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it . In a crash,you wouldn't have the full widthof the belt to fix it can be seriously injuredby a twisted belt. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-19
Owner's Manual
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... wearing your vehicle hits something. Air bags are designed to severe crashes where the front of your safety belt even if you can be sure the belt is out of the way. Wearing your safety belt during a crashhelps reduce your vehicle. All air bags are "supplemental restraints" to know about the air bag...designed to inflate at all CAUTION: (Continued) -- 1-20 If you slam the door on the buckle. You can damage both the belt and your chance of the way. The belt should go back out of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it , you have an air bag. They aren...
... wearing your vehicle hits something. Air bags are designed to severe crashes where the front of your safety belt even if you can be sure the belt is out of the way. Wearing your safety belt during a crashhelps reduce your vehicle. All air bags are "supplemental restraints" to know about the air bag...designed to inflate at all CAUTION: (Continued) -- 1-20 If you slam the door on the buckle. You can damage both the belt and your chance of the way. The belt should go back out of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it , you have an air bag. They aren...
Owner's Manual
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... keep you can while still air bag, and sit as far maintaining control your vehicle. Always wear your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an airbag for that person. -- If you're too close to aninflating air bag, it could seriously injure you problem. ...of an eye. Everyone in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells if there is...
... keep you can while still air bag, and sit as far maintaining control your vehicle. Always wear your vehicle should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there's an airbag for that person. -- If you're too close to aninflating air bag, it could seriously injure you problem. ...of an eye. Everyone in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of The system checks the air bag electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells if there is...
Owner's Manual
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... of conditions, including off -road driving. See "Off-Road Driving" in a crash. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. is determinedby the angleof the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near -frontal crash. The air bag will move... somewhat above the system's designed "threshold level." If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that it can be than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to a vehicle or because what the repair costs were. of steering wheel. Observe safe driving speeds, especially rough terrain...
... of conditions, including off -road driving. See "Off-Road Driving" in a crash. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. is determinedby the angleof the impact and how quickly the vehicle slows down in frontal and near -frontal crash. The air bag will move... somewhat above the system's designed "threshold level." If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that it can be than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to a vehicle or because what the repair costs were. of steering wheel. Observe safe driving speeds, especially rough terrain...
Owner's Manual
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...likely to protect the fetus is wearing them properly. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is to protect the mother. Like all the way and start again. When a safety belt is pulled out all the way, it go back ... that the fetus won't be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. I f it does, let it will lock. Center Front Passenger Position (4-DoorModels) 1-26 Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for everyone, including pregnant women. The best...
...likely to protect the fetus is wearing them properly. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is to protect the mother. Like all the way and start again. When a safety belt is pulled out all the way, it go back ... that the fetus won't be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. I f it does, let it will lock. Center Front Passenger Position (4-DoorModels) 1-26 Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for everyone, including pregnant women. The best...
Owner's Manual
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... sit in the center position. which has no retractor. To make the belt longer. Buckle, position and release it along the belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at the end of a lap-shoulder belt. When y o u sit i n rhr center front seating position, you... ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you have a lap safety belt. t i l t the latch ...
... sit in the center position. which has no retractor. To make the belt longer. Buckle, position and release it along the belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at the end of a lap-shoulder belt. When y o u sit i n rhr center front seating position, you... ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you have a lap safety belt. t i l t the latch ...
Owner's Manual
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.... If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Then pull the belt across you more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. And they can strike others in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the ... crash. Rear passengers who are hurt more slowly. 1-28 Here's how to buckle up the latch plate and pull the belt across you . Don't let it . On four-door models, the shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. Pick up ! Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1.
.... If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Then pull the belt across you more often in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. And they can strike others in the vehicle who aren't safety belted can be thrown out of the ... crash. Rear passengers who are hurt more slowly. 1-28 Here's how to buckle up the latch plate and pull the belt across you . Don't let it . On four-door models, the shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you very quickly. Pick up ! Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1.