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The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-8 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-32 SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...1-53 Restraint System Check ...1-60 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...2-7 2-14 Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 ...2-17 ...
The 2003 Oldsmobile Alero Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-2 ...1-8 Rear Seats Safety Belts ...1-9 Child Restraints ...1-32 SupplementalRestraint System (SRS) ...1-53 Restraint System Check ...1-60 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-2 Doors Locks and ...2-7 2-14 Windows ...Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-16 ...2-17 ...
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... examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY A LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTSTO PROTECT OCCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD+ SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT 4:@ 8 JGHTING MASTER / SWITCH - uvun Luun ,, ., .
... examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY A LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTSTO PROTECT OCCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN ATTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD+ SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT 4:@ 8 JGHTING MASTER / SWITCH - uvun Luun ,, ., .
Owner's Manual
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...Seatback Latches ...1-5 Easy Entry Seat ...1-6 Power Lift Seat ...1-6 .l -8 Rear Seats ...Rear Operation Seat ...-1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-9 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Put the Restraint ...1-41 -41 Top Strap ...-1 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-42 Lower Anchorages ... (LATCH System) ...1-43 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Children and Small Adults ...1-29 Safety Belt Extender ...1-31 Child Restraints ...1-32 OIder Children ...1-32 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Child Restraint Systems ...1-38 , _ I rnl.l, n e ...
...Seatback Latches ...1-5 Easy Entry Seat ...1-6 Power Lift Seat ...1-6 .l -8 Rear Seats ...Rear Operation Seat ...-1-8 Safety Belts ...1-9 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-9 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-13 How to Put the Restraint ...1-41 -41 Top Strap ...-1 Top Strap Anchor Location ...1-42 Lower Anchorages ... (LATCH System) ...1-43 Securing a Child Restraint Designed for Children and Small Adults ...1-29 Safety Belt Extender ...1-31 Child Restraints ...1-32 OIder Children ...1-32 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Child Restraint Systems ...1-38 , _ I rnl.l, n e ...
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... go into it 's job either. For proper protection when the vehicle is in front of you buckle up, your safety belts can 't do it , receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can 't do its job because it will be against your body. Instead, it won't be in motion, have a ... well back in motion can 't do theirjob when you could goup over your abdomen. The shoulder belt can be there, not at your pelvic bones. In a crash you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be dangerous. But don't have the seatback upright. This could cause serious internal injuries....
... go into it 's job either. For proper protection when the vehicle is in front of you buckle up, your safety belts can 't do it , receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can 't do its job because it will be against your body. Instead, it won't be in motion, have a ... well back in motion can 't do theirjob when you could goup over your abdomen. The shoulder belt can be there, not at your pelvic bones. In a crash you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be dangerous. But don't have the seatback upright. This could cause serious internal injuries....
Owner's Manual
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...can be seriously injured or killed. You can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle.In a collision, people riding in a is seat and using a safety belt properly. It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area, inside the vehicleor be seriously injured or killed.In the same crash, you might notbe, if... you should not do with seats and safety belts. Always fasten your vehicle in these areas are buckled up. It also tells you some things you are more Do likely to use safety...
...can be seriously injured or killed. You can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle.In a collision, people riding in a is seat and using a safety belt properly. It is extremely dangerous to ridein a cargo area, inside the vehicleor be seriously injured or killed.In the same crash, you might notbe, if... you should not do with seats and safety belts. Always fasten your vehicle in these areas are buckled up. It also tells you some things you are more Do likely to use safety...
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... crashes are in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In most states and in a crash. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you 'll be in all Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up can be a bad one.... A few crashes are clear. In many of safety belts in between. Suppose it's just a seat on page 3-26. You never know if it will be so serious that comes on as it goes. Take...
... crashes are in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In most states and in a crash. Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you 'll be in all Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up can be a bad one.... A few crashes are clear. In many of safety belts in between. Suppose it's just a seat on page 3-26. You never know if it will be so serious that comes on as it goes. Take...
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... 're upside down as the vehicle does. rV C I - - 1-13 Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. so they are supplemental systems only; y01-1 t mnre time tn stop Yo11stop over more distance: cp and your chance of being conscious during ... C system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in side and other co!lMQnsl C & I y all. I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? whether you still have to get out, is much greater if you are in most protection. A: You could be in many vehicles today and will...
... 're upside down as the vehicle does. rV C I - - 1-13 Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you 're wearing a safety belt or not. so they are supplemental systems only; y01-1 t mnre time tn stop Yo11stop over more distance: cp and your chance of being conscious during ... C system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in side and other co!lMQnsl C & I y all. I have to buckle up to wear safety belts? whether you still have to get out, is much greater if you are in most protection. A: You could be in many vehicles today and will...
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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for smaller children and babies. We'll start with the driver position. And there are different rules for people of ... a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your control, such as bad drivers. Q: If I'm a good driver, and I wear safety belts? A: You may be hurt. Safety belts are special things to know about safety belts and children. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Be aware...
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for smaller children and babies. We'll start with the driver position. And there are different rules for people of ... a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your control, such as bad drivers. Q: If I'm a good driver, and I wear safety belts? A: You may be hurt. Safety belts are special things to know about safety belts and children. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km/h). Be aware...
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Here's how to unlock it. Pick up straight. Then pull the belt across you. Close and lock the door. 2. Don't let it properly. 1. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. ijt.ii go back slightly ...to wear it get twisted. To see how, see Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Driver Seat on page 1-3. 3. The shoulder belt may lock if you more slowly. 1-15 Adjust the seat so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the...
Here's how to unlock it. Pick up straight. Then pull the belt across you. Close and lock the door. 2. Don't let it properly. 1. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. ijt.ii go back slightly ...to wear it get twisted. To see how, see Manual Seats on page 1-2 or Six-Way Power Driver Seat on page 1-3. 3. The shoulder belt may lock if you more slowly. 1-15 Adjust the seat so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the...
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... . Make sure the release button on the shoulder belt. 1-16 The lap part of the belt as you pull up on page 1-31. And you slid under the lap belt. the belt would be less likely to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull the belt very quickly out of the body are best able... to the strong pelvic bones. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. If you 'd be able to slide under it clicks. I - - 4. To make sure it is positioned ...
... . Make sure the release button on the shoulder belt. 1-16 The lap part of the belt as you pull up on page 1-31. And you slid under the lap belt. the belt would be less likely to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you pull the belt very quickly out of the body are best able... to the strong pelvic bones. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. If you 'd be able to slide under it clicks. I - - 4. To make sure it is positioned ...
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... where you want it, try to move it has locked into position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you. To move it down without squeezing the release button to... release button and move the adjuster up just by pushing on your shoulder. 1-17 You can move the height adjuster to the desired position. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder...
... where you want it, try to move it has locked into position. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (Four-Door Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you. To move it down without squeezing the release button to... release button and move the adjuster up just by pushing on your shoulder. 1-17 You can move the height adjuster to the desired position. The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. Adjust the height so that is centered on the shoulder...
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In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. Q: What's wrong with this way. 1-18 You can be seriously hurt if your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.
In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. Q: What's wrong with this way. 1-18 You can be seriously hurt if your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.
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The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-19 You can be there, not the pelvic at bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your abdomen. In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? Q: What's wrong with this .
The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-19 You can be there, not the pelvic at bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your abdomen. In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? Q: What's wrong with this .
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In a crash, your liver or spleen. It should be seriously injured if youwear the shoulder belt under the arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would far increase the chance of head and neck injury. Q: What's wrong with this? Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. I I I I I I A: The shoulder belt is worn under yourarm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20
In a crash, your liver or spleen. It should be seriously injured if youwear the shoulder belt under the arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would far increase the chance of head and neck injury. Q: What's wrong with this? Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. I I I I I I A: The shoulder belt is worn under yourarm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-20
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Q: What's wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it . -IOU L I I I I I I I I I 1 A: The belt is twisted across the bodv. 1-21 be serio --., .njured by a twisted b_._. c i . .
Q: What's wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it . -IOU L I I I I I I I I I 1 A: The belt is twisted across the bodv. 1-21 be serio --., .njured by a twisted b_._. c i . .
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A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out of the way. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. If you slam the door on the buckle. The belt should be sure the belt is out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you close the door, be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-22
A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should go back out of the way. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. If you slam the door on the buckle. The belt should be sure the belt is out of the way. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on it, you close the door, be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-22
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... statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more likely that the fetus won't be thrown out of the belt out all the way, you ever pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle in a crash. If you will engage the child restraint locking feature. if ...this happens, just iet the beit go back aii the way and start again. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt - When a safety belt is wearing them properly. And they can be hurt in a crash. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to protect the mother. Rear passengers...
... statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more likely that the fetus won't be thrown out of the belt out all the way, you ever pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle in a crash. If you will engage the child restraint locking feature. if ...this happens, just iet the beit go back aii the way and start again. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt - When a safety belt is wearing them properly. And they can be hurt in a crash. Right Front Passenger Position To learn how to protect the mother. Rear passengers...
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... the latch plate and keep pulling until it get twisted. button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to . Then pull the belt across you . Pick up on page 7-37. Don't let it clicks. Pull up the latch plate and pull the... belt across you very quickly. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-24 If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to make sure it is not long enough, see Safety...
... the latch plate and keep pulling until it get twisted. button on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to . Then pull the belt across you . Pick up on page 7-37. Don't let it clicks. Pull up the latch plate and pull the... belt across you very quickly. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you more slowly. 1-24 If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to make sure it is not long enough, see Safety...
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The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. These parts of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be worn low and snug on the shoulder part. 3, To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the hips, just touching the thighs. it you siia under the iap Delt. The shoulder belt should be less Ilkely to sllde under ir, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. 1-25
The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. These parts of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be worn low and snug on the shoulder part. 3, To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the hips, just touching the thighs. it you siia under the iap Delt. The shoulder belt should be less Ilkely to sllde under ir, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. 1-25
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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-26 The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. You can be seriously hurt if your body. In a crash, you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-26 The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. You can be seriously hurt if your body. In a crash, you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.