Owner's Manual
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... have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. It also explains the "SRS" system. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you howto keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual...
... have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. It also explains the "SRS" system. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you howto keep your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. if flat 6-1 7-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual...
Owner's Manual
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In this manual, you need is . with a slash through it will find a number safety cautions in hazard. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means "Don't,'' You will help avoid reduce the or A good place to explain things quickly. In the caution area, we tell ...
In this manual, you need is . with a slash through it will find a number safety cautions in hazard. This safety Safety Warnings and Symbols symbol means "Don't,'' You will help avoid reduce the or A good place to explain things quickly. In the caution area, we tell ...
Owner's Manual
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... Adjuster 1-20 1-23 1-30 1-34 1-36 1-37 1-47 1-47 1-47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Questions and Answers About Air Bags Safety Belt Comfort Guides How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in your Chevrolet and how to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-1 You...
... Adjuster 1-20 1-23 1-30 1-34 1-36 1-37 1-47 1-47 1-47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Questions and Answers About Air Bags Safety Belt Comfort Guides How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in your Chevrolet and how to Obtain a Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-1 You...
Owner's Manual
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...cause serious internal injuries. This could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The shoulder belt can 't do its belt couldgo up , your safety belts can be there, not at your pelvic bones. In a crash the its because it will be against your body. This position reduces the chance... you're reclined like this. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint upor down so that the topof the restraint isclosest to the top of your safety belt properly. Instead, it job won't be in front of 1-5 The lap belt can 't do job either. Evenyou buckle if up over your ...
...cause serious internal injuries. This could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The shoulder belt can 't do its belt couldgo up , your safety belts can be there, not at your pelvic bones. In a crash the its because it will be against your body. This position reduces the chance... you're reclined like this. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint upor down so that the topof the restraint isclosest to the top of your safety belt properly. Instead, it job won't be in front of 1-5 The lap belt can 't do job either. Evenyou buckle if up over your ...
Owner's Manual
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...things you are buckled up. Besure everyone inyour vehicle is extremelydangerous to ride in a crash and If you're not wearinga safety belt,your vehicle that is not equipped withseats and safety belts. And it . It is in theseareas aremore likely to properly. You can be much worse. Don't let anyone ride... where heor she can be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not beif you should not...
...things you are buckled up. Besure everyone inyour vehicle is extremelydangerous to ride in a crash and If you're not wearinga safety belt,your vehicle that is not equipped withseats and safety belts. And it . It is in theseareas aremore likely to properly. You can be much worse. Don't let anyone ride... where heor she can be seriously injured or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the manual tells you how use safety belts to be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not beif you should not...
Owner's Manual
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...you go as fast as a reminder When you ride in vehicles, 25 on as , to wear safety belts. Without belts they could have a If crash, you don't know it goes. In most crashes... of them, in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety it will be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. if bad A few crashes are clear..... But most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 Your vehicle has a light Why Safety BeltsWork that comes on wheels. Take the simplest vehicle. You never knowif you'll be in a crash. Here's why...
...you go as fast as a reminder When you ride in vehicles, 25 on as , to wear safety belts. Without belts they could have a If crash, you don't know it goes. In most crashes... of them, in the Index.) In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety it will be so serious that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. if bad A few crashes are clear..... But most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 Your vehicle has a light Why Safety BeltsWork that comes on wheels. Take the simplest vehicle. You never knowif you'll be in a crash. Here's why...
Owner's Manual
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... air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them . But they work with safety belts-- That's true not only in the vehicle after an accident, you can unbuckle safety belt, a even if you still have to and your chanceof so being conscious during and after an... accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? ... A: You could be -- not insteadof them inthe future. A: or the safety belts! But you can unbuckle and get out,is much greater if you are belted. @ If my vehicle hasair bags...
... air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them . But they work with safety belts-- That's true not only in the vehicle after an accident, you can unbuckle safety belt, a even if you still have to and your chanceof so being conscious during and after an... accident if I'm wearing a safety belt? ... A: You could be -- not insteadof them inthe future. A: or the safety belts! But you can unbuckle and get out,is much greater if you are belted. @ If my vehicle hasair bags...
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...door. 2. H,,, to know which restraint systems your passengers can sit up straight. 1-12 A: Safety belts are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of (65 km/h). And the greatest number serious ...there are different rules for Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Here's how to know about safety belts and children. even one that there are everyone 's protection. for smaller children and babies. First, you ... accidents occur within miles (40 k ) of this see "Seats" in your Chevrolet, the part of home.
...door. 2. H,,, to know which restraint systems your passengers can sit up straight. 1-12 A: Safety belts are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of (65 km/h). And the greatest number serious ...there are different rules for Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. Here's how to know about safety belts and children. even one that there are everyone 's protection. for smaller children and babies. First, you ... accidents occur within miles (40 k ) of this see "Seats" in your Chevrolet, the part of home.
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it If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this happens,let the belt go back slightly to unlock Then pull the belt across you it. Pick up on ... you pull the belt across you can buckle the belt. Pull up the latch plate and pull belt across you ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you very quickly.If this section. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. of Make surethe release button on the latch...
it If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this happens,let the belt go back slightly to unlock Then pull the belt across you it. Pick up on ... you pull the belt across you can buckle the belt. Pull up the latch plate and pull belt across you ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you very quickly.If this section. Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. of Make surethe release button on the latch...
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... or even fatal injuries. a crash,this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. If you pull the belt very quickly out the retractor. 5. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash, if or if you slid under it,the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
... or even fatal injuries. a crash,this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. If you pull the belt very quickly out the retractor. 5. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash, if or if you slid under it,the belt would apply force at your abdomen.
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just The belt should be seriously injuredif they are more likely to be the rounding, throughout pregnancy. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. If you slam the door on the buckle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and worn as low as possible, below the lap ... back out of the be way. To unlatch the belt, push the button on you close the door, sure the beltis out of the way. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. go Before you can damage both the it, belt and your vehicle. the 1-20
just The belt should be seriously injuredif they are more likely to be the rounding, throughout pregnancy. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. If you slam the door on the buckle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and worn as low as possible, below the lap ... back out of the be way. To unlatch the belt, push the button on you close the door, sure the beltis out of the way. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. go Before you can damage both the it, belt and your vehicle. the 1-20
Owner's Manual
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...bags are "supplemental restraints'' to safety the belts. For a pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt. Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for You can be hurt in your vehicle should wear safety beltproperly whether or not there's an air bag for safety belts effective is to protect the ...air bags. All air bags are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system: Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as anyone, the key to malung for thatperson. -- -- Everyone in crash. Here are designed to work only...
...bags are "supplemental restraints'' to safety the belts. For a pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt. Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for You can be hurt in your vehicle should wear safety beltproperly whether or not there's an air bag for safety belts effective is to protect the ...air bags. All air bags are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system: Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as anyone, the key to malung for thatperson. -- -- Everyone in crash. Here are designed to work only...
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Safety belts help keepyou in for malfunctions. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" the Index in position beforeand during a crash.... The light tells you . The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. Always secure children properly in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument ... could seriously injure you if there is an air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-22 To read how, seethe part of an eye. Always wear your vehicle.
Safety belts help keepyou in for malfunctions. See "Air Bag Readiness Light" the Index in position beforeand during a crash.... The light tells you . The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. Always secure children properly in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the instrument ... could seriously injure you if there is an air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-22 To read how, seethe part of an eye. Always wear your vehicle.
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...of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and the instrument panel in in the air. Air bags should get an fresh air by safety belts. What will you see after air bag inflates, then get out as soon it the that some smoke and dust coming from the ...after airbag inflates? Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to steer the vehicle, nor doesstop people it from being able to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, or even...
...of the air bag modules inside the steering wheel and the instrument panel in in the air. Air bags should get an fresh air by safety belts. What will you see after air bag inflates, then get out as soon it the that some smoke and dust coming from the ...after airbag inflates? Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to steer the vehicle, nor doesstop people it from being able to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, or even...
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... not inflate, you'll need to inflate only once. If you damage the covering the driver'sor the for e Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. bag moduleand the instrument panel for work properly. Do not openor possibly other parts. The service manual for service. 1-26 module...
... not inflate, you'll need to inflate only once. If you damage the covering the driver'sor the for e Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. bag moduleand the instrument panel for work properly. Do not openor possibly other parts. The service manual for service. 1-26 module...
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...people the rear in around your vehicle. And they can be serviced. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your wearing safety belts. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the Index. I F up ! Servicing Your...affect how your Chevrolet should be thrown out of the air bag system.Be sure to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the personperforming work for you are inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can ...
...people the rear in around your vehicle. And they can be serviced. The air bag system does not need regular maintenance. Your wearing safety belts. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the Index. I F up ! Servicing Your...affect how your Chevrolet should be thrown out of the air bag system.Be sure to follow proper service procedures,and make sure the personperforming work for you are inflate while someoneis working on your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can ...
Owner's Manual
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Push the latch plate into the buckle until you can buckle it the safety belt quickly if you ever had to unbuckle so 2. If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the latch it plate and keep pulling ... ofthis section. the buckle is positioned you very quickly.If this happens, let the belt go back If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" slightly to make sure it is secure. 1. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across Pull up the latch plate...
Push the latch plate into the buckle until you can buckle it the safety belt quickly if you ever had to unbuckle so 2. If the belt stops before reaches the buckle, tilt the latch it plate and keep pulling ... ofthis section. the buckle is positioned you very quickly.If this happens, let the belt go back If the belt is not long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" slightly to make sure it is secure. 1. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across Pull up the latch plate...
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... adults. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is if too loose. just Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for on the buckle. the I To unlatch the belt, push the button on ...shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the away belt from the neck and head, 1-30 The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop orcrash, if a...
... adults. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is if too loose. just Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide added safety belt comfort for on the buckle. the I To unlatch the belt, push the button on ...shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the away belt from the neck and head, 1-30 The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop orcrash, if a...
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Slide the guide under the belt. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Pull the elastic cord out from ..., and insert the two edges belt into of the the slots of the seatback and the interior body to install comfort guide a and use the safety belt: 2.
Slide the guide under the belt. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Pull the elastic cord out from ..., and insert the two edges belt into of the the slots of the seatback and the interior body to install comfort guide a and use the safety belt: 2.
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Be sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. 1-32 earlier in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" on top. Make sure that the belt not twisted andit lies flat. 3. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide described in this section. is 4.
Be sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder. 1-32 earlier in "Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions" on top. Make sure that the belt not twisted andit lies flat. 3. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide described in this section. is 4.