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... listingof almost every subject in this manual. You can use . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what ... your vehicle. 3- 1 4-1 5-1 Comfort Controls Audio and Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and...
... listingof almost every subject in this manual. You can use . 8-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to get service and owner publications. Maintenance Schedule This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what ... your vehicle. 3- 1 4-1 5-1 Comfort Controls Audio and Systems This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Oldsmobile Intrigue Owner's Manual 1-1 2- 1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and...
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS SPEAKER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS A These symbols are used on your vehicle. These are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator ...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS SPEAKER DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS A These symbols are used on your vehicle. These are some of the symbols you may find on warning and indicator ...
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... 1-11 1-11 1-18 1-19 1-19 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're forEveryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-- You can also learn about the 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...
... 1-11 1-11 1-18 1-19 1-19 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're forEveryone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts-- You can also learn about the 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...
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...against your abdomen. In a crash you could causeserious internal injuries. But don't have a seatback reclined if your safety belt properly. 1-4 Instead, it , receiving neck other injuries. or The lap belt can be in a reclined position when your safety beltscan't do its job because it won't be there, not ... havethe seatback upright. Even if you buckle up over your body. Sitting in front of you 're reclined like this. In a crash the belt couldgo up , your vehicle is in the seat and wear your vehicle is moving. Then sit well back in motion can 't do their job...
...against your abdomen. In a crash you could causeserious internal injuries. But don't have a seatback reclined if your safety belt properly. 1-4 Instead, it , receiving neck other injuries. or The lap belt can be in a reclined position when your safety beltscan't do its job because it won't be there, not ... havethe seatback upright. Even if you buckle up over your body. Sitting in front of you 're reclined like this. In a crash the belt couldgo up , your vehicle is in the seat and wear your vehicle is moving. Then sit well back in motion can 't do their job...
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... or be ejectedfrom it. And it latches. Thisposition reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash and you how to fold down so that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-5 To return the seat toits original position, push it back up . Don't let anyone ride where heor she can be if...), or airbag system. Head Restraints Slide thehead restraint up or down the rear seatback orpull the remote release strapsin the trunk. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that the top of the restraint is closest tothe top of the manual tells you 're not wearing a safety...
... or be ejectedfrom it. And it latches. Thisposition reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash and you how to fold down so that your passengers' belts are fastened properly too. 1-5 To return the seat toits original position, push it back up . Don't let anyone ride where heor she can be if...), or airbag system. Head Restraints Slide thehead restraint up or down the rear seatback orpull the remote release strapsin the trunk. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that the top of the restraint is closest tothe top of the manual tells you 're not wearing a safety...
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... crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. A few crashes are more than 30 years of your vehicle that comes on as a reminder to wear safety belts. In a collision, people riding in vehicles, the facts areclear. You never know if you don't know if it will be in the Index.) - 1-6 Be ...have been badly hurt or killed. After more likely to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of them, people who buckle up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash. But most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. In most crashes are in seat and using a a safety...
... crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. A few crashes are more than 30 years of your vehicle that comes on as a reminder to wear safety belts. In a collision, people riding in vehicles, the facts areclear. You never know if you don't know if it will be in the Index.) - 1-6 Be ...have been badly hurt or killed. After more likely to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of them, people who buckle up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash. But most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. In most crashes are in seat and using a a safety...
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Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's justa seat on it goes. t Put someone on wheels. - 1-7 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it .
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's justa seat on it goes. t Put someone on wheels. - 1-7 Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it .
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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel ... You stop . That'swhy safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You get more time to stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces. or the instrument panel ... You stop . That'swhy safety belts make such good sense. 1-9 or the safety belts!
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.../h). Even if you from If home, why shouldI wear safety belts? Safety belts are supplemental systems only; A: Air bags are belted. That's true not only in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. even one that has air bags, you and... accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of being conscious during and after an accident if I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? You could be trapped in frontal collisions, but if you are in many vehicles today and will be an excellent driver, but especially in ...
.../h). Even if you from If home, why shouldI wear safety belts? Safety belts are supplemental systems only; A: Air bags are belted. That's true not only in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. even one that has air bags, you and... accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of being conscious during and after an accident if I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? You could be trapped in frontal collisions, but if you are in many vehicles today and will be an excellent driver, but especially in ...
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...babies. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats"in your vehicle has. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you . Here's how to unlock it. We'll start with the driver position....lock the door. 2. Pull up the latch plate pull thebelt across you belt more slowly. and Don't let it clicks. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is to secure. And there are know which ...restraint systems your vehicle, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of manual called "Children."Follow those rules for everyone's protection...
...babies. Adjust the seat (to seehow, see "Seats"in your vehicle has. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you . Here's how to unlock it. We'll start with the driver position....lock the door. 2. Pull up the latch plate pull thebelt across you belt more slowly. and Don't let it clicks. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is to secure. And there are know which ...restraint systems your vehicle, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of manual called "Children."Follow those rules for everyone's protection...
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... worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash,this applies force to take belt restraining forces. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across chest. The lap part of the the body are best able to the strong... pelvic bones. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull up on the shoulder belt. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would applyforce at your abdomen. If...
... worn low and snug on the hips,just touching the thighs.In a crash,this applies force to take belt restraining forces. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt shouldgo over the shoulder and across chest. The lap part of the the body are best able to the strong... pelvic bones. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull up on the shoulder belt. Make sure the release button on the buckle is positioned so you would applyforce at your abdomen. If...
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... away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. After you move theadjuster to where you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the desired position. can move You the adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-13 has Adjust the height so that... To move it locked into position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it down, squeeze the release lever...
... away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. After you move theadjuster to where you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the desired position. can move You the adjuster up just by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-13 has Adjust the height so that... To move it locked into position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the release lever to make sure it down, squeeze the release lever...
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I You can be seriously hurtif your body. A: The shoulderbelt is a too loose. In crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? @ What's wrong with this way. 1-14 It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.
I You can be seriously hurtif your body. A: The shoulderbelt is a too loose. In crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? @ What's wrong with this way. 1-14 It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.
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Q: What's wrong with this . L I I I I 1 I I I I I A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-15 The belt forces would be seriously injured your belt is buckled in the wrong place like In a crash, this ? Always buckle your abdomen. You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. the belt wouldgo up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries.
Q: What's wrong with this . L I I I I 1 I I I I I A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-15 The belt forces would be seriously injured your belt is buckled in the wrong place like In a crash, this ? Always buckle your abdomen. You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. the belt wouldgo up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. This could cause serious internal injuries.
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You could also severely injure internal organs like your In body would move too far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. a crash, your liver or spleen. of Also, the belt would increase the chance head and neck injury. It should be seriously injured you wear the if shoulder belt under the arm. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-16 @ What's wrong with this?
You could also severely injure internal organs like your In body would move too far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. a crash, your liver or spleen. of Also, the belt would increase the chance head and neck injury. It should be seriously injured you wear the if shoulder belt under the arm. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-16 @ What's wrong with this?
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a belt is twisted across the body. 1-17 A: The belt is twisted, If make it straightso it . 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 fix your retailer to spread impact forces.
a belt is twisted across the body. 1-17 A: The belt is twisted, If make it straightso it . 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 fix your retailer to spread impact forces.
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Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. The belt should be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out of the way. I you slam the door on the buckle. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you close the door, be surethe belt is outof the way. Before you can damage both f the belt and your vehicle. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-18
Safety Belt UseDuring Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. The belt should be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out of the way. I you slam the door on the buckle. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you close the door, be surethe belt is outof the way. Before you can damage both f the belt and your vehicle. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-18
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... way and start again. 1-19 The best way to protect the fetus is to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of the belt outall the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. The air bags in a crash. If you ever pullthe shoulder portion of an ... has reduced-force frontal air bags. But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are designed to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more likely that the fetus won't be "Next Generation" reduced-force frontal air bags. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains...
... way and start again. 1-19 The best way to protect the fetus is to help reduce the risk of injury from the force of the belt outall the way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature. The air bags in a crash. If you ever pullthe shoulder portion of an ... has reduced-force frontal air bags. But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if they are designed to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more likely that the fetus won't be "Next Generation" reduced-force frontal air bags. Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains...
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...work only in position before during a crash helps reduce your vehicle should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of your safety belt even if you . Here are the most important things know about the to air bag system: A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with reduced-force..." to inflateall in your chance of an eye. Air bags are designed to inflating an air bag, it . The driver should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there'san air bag for unrestrained occupants, reduced-force air bags may provide less protection frontal in the past. This is...
...work only in position before during a crash helps reduce your vehicle should sit as far back as possible while still maintaining control of your safety belt even if you . Here are the most important things know about the to air bag system: A CAUTION: Air bags inflate with reduced-force..." to inflateall in your chance of an eye. Air bags are designed to inflating an air bag, it . The driver should wear a safety belt properly whether or not there'san air bag for unrestrained occupants, reduced-force air bags may provide less protection frontal in the past. This is...
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... the instrument panel, which shows an air bag symbol. /I The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offerthe best protection for adults, butnot for them. The light tells if there is true even if your vehicle. See "Air Bag Readiness Light..." in your vehicle has reduced-force frontal airbags. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system its air nor bag system is designed for young children and infants. I I \ CAU'JON: Children who are up against, or very ...
... the instrument panel, which shows an air bag symbol. /I The system checks the airbag electrical system for malfunctions. Air bags plus lap-shoulder belts offerthe best protection for adults, butnot for them. The light tells if there is true even if your vehicle. See "Air Bag Readiness Light..." in your vehicle has reduced-force frontal airbags. Neither the vehicle's safety belt system its air nor bag system is designed for young children and infants. I I \ CAU'JON: Children who are up against, or very ...