Owner's Manual
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...6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road... and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This...
...6- 1 7-1 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to use. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how keep your seats and safety belts properly. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips about the road... and how to drive under different conditions. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This...
Owner's Manual
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... are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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... Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-1 and the Answers How to use your safety properly. You can the belts not also learn about seats in your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-26 1-29 1-3 1 1-34...
... Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-1 and the Answers How to use your safety properly. You can the belts not also learn about seats in your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-26 1-29 1-3 1 1-34...
Owner's Manual
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... a seatback reclined if your vehicle is motion, have the seatback upright. Instead, it will bein front of you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be against your body. Then sit well back in a crash. 1-4 position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in the seat and your safety...of This restraint is in motion can 't dojob because it , receiving neckor other injuries. For proper protection when the vehiclein is moving. The shoulder belt can be dangerous. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is closest to the top of your ears. Even if you buckle up, your...
... a seatback reclined if your vehicle is motion, have the seatback upright. Instead, it will bein front of you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be against your body. Then sit well back in a crash. 1-4 position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in the seat and your safety...of This restraint is in motion can 't dojob because it , receiving neckor other injuries. For proper protection when the vehiclein is moving. The shoulder belt can be dangerous. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is closest to the top of your ears. Even if you buckle up, your...
Owner's Manual
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...is in acrash and If you some models, the head restraints forward and tilt rearward also. It also tells you 're not wearing a safety belt, your vehicle is extremely dangerous to in a cargo ride area, inside the You vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. IA CAUTION: Don...a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in anyarea of the manual tells you how use safety belts to ride in these areas are in a and using a seat safety belt properly. Always fasten your passengers' belts are buckled up. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of your vehicle that your safety...
...is in acrash and If you some models, the head restraints forward and tilt rearward also. It also tells you 're not wearing a safety belt, your vehicle is extremely dangerous to in a cargo ride area, inside the You vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. IA CAUTION: Don...a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in anyarea of the manual tells you how use safety belts to ride in these areas are in a and using a seat safety belt properly. Always fasten your passengers' belts are buckled up. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of your vehicle that your safety...
Owner's Manual
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...can so be in or on wheels. 1-6 But most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you go as as fast it will be a bad one. After more than30 years of them, people who buckle up... does matter ...a lot! just Take the simplest vehicle. In many of safety belts in between. In most crashesare in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Your vehicle has a light that...
...can so be in or on wheels. 1-6 But most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you go as as fast it will be a bad one. After more than30 years of them, people who buckle up... does matter ...a lot! just Take the simplest vehicle. In many of safety belts in between. In most crashesare in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. Your vehicle has a light that...
Owner's Manual
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...will be in most up protection. Even if you're a vehicle that has air in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you're upside down as vehicle does. stop . not insteadof them in side and other collisions. 1-9 Every air bag system ever offered ..., but especially in the future. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@' Won't I be trapped in bags, you still have to buckle to I wear safety belts? With safety belts, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle and get more time to stop over more...
...will be in most up protection. Even if you're a vehicle that has air in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you're upside down as vehicle does. stop . not insteadof them in side and other collisions. 1-9 Every air bag system ever offered ..., but especially in the future. Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@' Won't I be trapped in bags, you still have to buckle to I wear safety belts? With safety belts, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. But you can unbuckle and get more time to stop over more...
Owner's Manual
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...manual called "Children." Follow those rules for peopleof adult size. Be aware that isn't your fault you from home, why shouldI wear safety belts? Close and lock the door. 2. Andthe greatest numberof serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of 25 home. And ...there are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for everyone . A: You may be hurt. Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Here's how wear to know about safety belts and children. How to know which restraint systems your control, such...
...manual called "Children." Follow those rules for peopleof adult size. Be aware that isn't your fault you from home, why shouldI wear safety belts? Close and lock the door. 2. Andthe greatest numberof serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds less than40 mph of 25 home. And ...there are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for everyone . A: You may be hurt. Safety belts arefor everyone 's protection. 1-10 Here's how wear to know about safety belts and children. How to know which restraint systems your control, such...
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... this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. 1-11 P l up the latch plate and pull belt across the chest. The shoulder belt should be less likely If to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash... would beable to slide under it clicks. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. And you ever had to take belt restraining forces. Pick up on the latch plate to make sure is positioned so you would apply force at the end of the body are ...
... this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash. 1-11 P l up the latch plate and pull belt across the chest. The shoulder belt should be less likely If to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash... would beable to slide under it clicks. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. And you ever had to take belt restraining forces. Pick up on the latch plate to make sure is positioned so you would apply force at the end of the body are ...
Owner's Manual
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can move the height adjuster to the desired position. for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to release handle. After you begin to drive, move the adjuster where 1-12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move shoulder belt the adjuster to the height that is rightyou.
can move the height adjuster to the desired position. for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to release handle. After you begin to drive, move the adjuster where 1-12 Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move shoulder belt the adjuster to the height that is rightyou.
Owner's Manual
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A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? You can be seriously hurt your body. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-13 The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury.
A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? You can be seriously hurt your body. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-13 The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury.
Owner's Manual
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This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your abdomen. The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your abdomen. The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones.
Owner's Manual
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@' What's wrong with this? You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your liver spleen. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. of Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. In a crash, your body would far increase the chance head and neck injury.
@' What's wrong with this? You could also severely injure internal organs like your arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your liver spleen. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. of Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. In a crash, your body would far increase the chance head and neck injury.
Owner's Manual
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fix A: The belt is twisted, make it straight it . If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-16 @ What's wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. You can work properly, or ask so your retailer to spread impact forces.
fix A: The belt is twisted, make it straight it . If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-16 @ What's wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. You can work properly, or ask so your retailer to spread impact forces.
Owner's Manual
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... push the button onthe buckle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for ie women. L k all occupants, theyare more likely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout pregnancy. the 1-17 out Before you close the door, be sure belt is out of the way. A... pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back of the the you slam the door'on it...
... push the button onthe buckle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for ie women. L k all occupants, theyare more likely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout pregnancy. the 1-17 out Before you close the door, be sure belt is out of the way. A... pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back of the the you slam the door'on it...
Owner's Manual
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...for one air bagfor the driver and another air bag for the center passenger position. you aren't wearing your safety belt even if you If your lap-shoulder belt. belts. But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to severe This part explains the Supplemental Restraint ...are the most important things know aboutthe air 3ag system: Right Front Passenger P-~itio~ To learn how to wear right front passenger s the safety belt properly, "Driver Position" earlier in see to use the correct buckle when buckling your vehicle has a center passenger position, be sure have air ...
...for one air bagfor the driver and another air bag for the center passenger position. you aren't wearing your safety belt even if you If your lap-shoulder belt. belts. But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are to severe This part explains the Supplemental Restraint ...are the most important things know aboutthe air 3ag system: Right Front Passenger P-~itio~ To learn how to wear right front passenger s the safety belt properly, "Driver Position" earlier in see to use the correct buckle when buckling your vehicle has a center passenger position, be sure have air ...
Owner's Manual
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... or very close an to , an air bag whenit inflates can provide. A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with reduced-force air bags. Safety belts help keep in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. i ... ~ z 3. They aren't designedo inflate at all t in... CAUTION: (Continued) crashes where front of an eye. i- Thisis true even though your vehicle the hits something. A r bags plus i lap-shoulder belts offer best protectionfor the adults, but not for that restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. This is designed them. Always secure children properly...
... or very close an to , an air bag whenit inflates can provide. A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with reduced-force air bags. Safety belts help keep in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. i ... ~ z 3. They aren't designedo inflate at all t in... CAUTION: (Continued) crashes where front of an eye. i- Thisis true even though your vehicle the hits something. A r bags plus i lap-shoulder belts offer best protectionfor the adults, but not for that restraint system can be seriously injured or killed. This is designed them. Always secure children properly...
Owner's Manual
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...it quickly deflates, so i Inflation is not toward those bags.> air will move or deform, such a an occupant's motion is determined by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of collisions, including this be hot for module -- If your vehicle goes straight into contact with specific vehicle design, that...)trikes something that will parked car, the threshold level be wann, but not too to steer the vehicle, nor in in supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to severe frontal or near -fiontal crash. to 15 mph(14 to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, The ...
...it quickly deflates, so i Inflation is not toward those bags.> air will move or deform, such a an occupant's motion is determined by safety belts.Air bags distribute the force of collisions, including this be hot for module -- If your vehicle goes straight into contact with specific vehicle design, that...)trikes something that will parked car, the threshold level be wann, but not too to steer the vehicle, nor in in supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to severe frontal or near -fiontal crash. to 15 mph(14 to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, The ...
Owner's Manual
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... bag inflates, then get out of the system, when the sensors are designed to replace other parts. I NOTICE: I Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could causebreathing problems for right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. Your vehicle is dust in...
... bag inflates, then get out of the system, when the sensors are designed to replace other parts. I NOTICE: I Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. This dust could causebreathing problems for right front passenger's air bag, the bag may not work properly. Your vehicle is dust in...
Owner's Manual
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... until its the beltis snug. If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section. longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it part of the When you sit in a center... positioned so you ever had to unbuckle safety belt quickly the To safety belt, which has no retractor. make the belt shorter, pull free end as the lap it along the belt. 1-25 To make the belt if you would be able to . of a-lap-shoulder belt. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a split seat and a bench...
... until its the beltis snug. If your vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section. longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it part of the When you sit in a center... positioned so you ever had to unbuckle safety belt quickly the To safety belt, which has no retractor. make the belt shorter, pull free end as the lap it along the belt. 1-25 To make the belt if you would be able to . of a-lap-shoulder belt. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a split seat and a bench...