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...and safety belts properly. on "Reporting Safety Defects" Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This section tells you how to keep your Pontiac. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's ...Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to start and operate your Pontiac you information on page 8-9.
...and safety belts properly. on "Reporting Safety Defects" Index 9-1 Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ...This section tells you how to keep your Pontiac. Seats and Restraint Systems The 1996 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's ...Manual ...Features and Controls ...;...This section explainshow to start and operate your Pontiac you information on page 8-9.
Owner's Manual
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... BRAKES p \ FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN - For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR RAM€ A These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are...
... BRAKES p \ FOG LAMPS $0 VENTILATING FAN - For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC FASTEN SEAT BELTS BURNS COOLANT AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR RAM€ A These symbols are important for you may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are...
Owner's Manual
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...about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. This section,tellsyou aboutthe seats -- I 1-1 and also about somethkgs you should not do with air bags and safety belts. ~~ ManualFrontSeat A CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to front unlock it . Section,1 Seats and -Restraint Systems ~~~~ Here you'll ...information find about seats the in your Pontiac and howto use your to make you pusha pedal when you want to. Seats and Seat Controls t , :' . how to move the seat ...
...about reclining seatbacks and head restraints. This section,tellsyou aboutthe seats -- I 1-1 and also about somethkgs you should not do with air bags and safety belts. ~~ ManualFrontSeat A CAUTION: You can lose control of the seat to front unlock it . Section,1 Seats and -Restraint Systems ~~~~ Here you'll ...information find about seats the in your Pontiac and howto use your to make you pusha pedal when you want to. Seats and Seat Controls t , :' . how to move the seat ...
Owner's Manual
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... your pelvic bones. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in front of the up , your safety belts can be in a crash. Even if you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be against your body. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint or down so that thetop of you.... But don't have the seatback upright. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclinedyour vehicleis if moving. The lap belt can 't do their job when you buckle up restraint is closest to the top of On some models, the head restraints forward and tilt rearward...
... your pelvic bones. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in front of the up , your safety belts can be in a crash. Even if you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be against your body. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint or down so that thetop of you.... But don't have the seatback upright. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have a seatback reclinedyour vehicleis if moving. The lap belt can 't do their job when you buckle up restraint is closest to the top of On some models, the head restraints forward and tilt rearward...
Owner's Manual
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... are between. a But most crashes are rnild, and some things you should not do with safety, belts. In many of the manual tells you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are buckled up. if Don't let anyone ride wherehe or she can hit things inside the vehicle or...of safety beltsin vehicles, the 25 In facts are in a crash and you touse safety belts how properly. I In most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. You can be if you are clear. If you are fastened properlytoo. most ...
... are between. a But most crashes are rnild, and some things you should not do with safety, belts. In many of the manual tells you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are buckled up. if Don't let anyone ride wherehe or she can hit things inside the vehicle or...of safety beltsin vehicles, the 25 In facts are in a crash and you touse safety belts how properly. I In most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a crash. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. You can be if you are clear. If you are fastened properlytoo. most ...
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Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. c Put someoneon it 's just on anythmg, you ride inor on a seat wheels. Suppose.it . Take the simplest vehicle.
Why Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it goes. c Put someoneon it 's just on anythmg, you ride inor on a seat wheels. Suppose.it . Take the simplest vehicle.
Owner's Manual
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stop over more time to stop. or the safety 'belts! That's why safety beltsmake such good sense. 1-8 down as the vehicle does. or the instrument panel ... With safety belts, you slow You get more distance, You and your strongest bones take the forces.
stop over more time to stop. or the safety 'belts! That's why safety beltsmake such good sense. 1-8 down as the vehicle does. or the instrument panel ... With safety belts, you slow You get more distance, You and your strongest bones take the forces.
Owner's Manual
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... can unbuckle and get the most of this manual called "Children." if bags, you still have to know about safety safety belts-- That's true not only in a vehicle that has air Pontiac, see the part of themin the future. a good driver, and I never drive Q=If I'm why should I riding in an... but especiallyin side and other collisions. even one that there are belted. We'll start with so Be aware that isn'.t your ...
... can unbuckle and get the most of this manual called "Children." if bags, you still have to know about safety safety belts-- That's true not only in a vehicle that has air Pontiac, see the part of themin the future. a good driver, and I never drive Q=If I'm why should I riding in an... but especiallyin side and other collisions. even one that there are belted. We'll start with so Be aware that isn'.t your ...
Owner's Manual
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... on the latch plate make sureit is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you . Pick upthe latch plate and pull the belt across you ever to If the belt isn't long enough, see so you can sit up on the buckle is secure. Close and lock... the door. 2. it properly. 1. to . had 1-10 Here's how to how, see "Seats"in the Index) see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section. Pull up straight. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. 3. Adjust the seat (to wear it Lap...
... on the latch plate make sureit is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you . Pick upthe latch plate and pull the belt across you ever to If the belt isn't long enough, see so you can sit up on the buckle is secure. Close and lock... the door. 2. it properly. 1. to . had 1-10 Here's how to how, see "Seats"in the Index) see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section. Pull up straight. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. 3. Adjust the seat (to wear it Lap...
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... handle make sure it down, squeezethe release handle and move it has locked into position. a crash,this applies In force to slide under it, the belt If would apply force at your shailder. 1-11 And you begin todrive, move You the adjusterup just by pushing upon the bottom of the body... are best able to Adjust the height that is so of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. if Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you 'd be your face and neck, but not fallingoff your abdomen. The lap part...
... handle make sure it down, squeezethe release handle and move it has locked into position. a crash,this applies In force to slide under it, the belt If would apply force at your shailder. 1-11 And you begin todrive, move You the adjusterup just by pushing upon the bottom of the body... are best able to Adjust the height that is so of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the thighs. if Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you 'd be your face and neck, but not fallingoff your abdomen. The lap part...
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A: The shoulder beltis too loose. You can be seriously hurt if your body. The too much protection this ? @ What's wrong with this way. In a crash, you wouldmove forward increase injury. It won't give nearly as much , which could shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.
A: The shoulder beltis too loose. You can be seriously hurt if your body. The too much protection this ? @ What's wrong with this way. In a crash, you wouldmove forward increase injury. It won't give nearly as much , which could shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose.
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Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. I I I I I I I I I A: The beltis buckled in the wrong place like this ? The belt forces would go up over your belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-13 A CAUTION.: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. &: What's wrong with this .In a crash, the belt would be seriously injuredif your abdomen.
Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. I I I I I I I I I A: The beltis buckled in the wrong place like this ? The belt forces would go up over your belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-13 A CAUTION.: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause seriousinternal injuries. &: What's wrong with this .In a crash, the belt would be seriously injuredif your abdomen.
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In a crash, your arm. CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. ' I , ; * ., ...I as strong shoulder bones. of Also, the belt would move too far forward, whichwould increase the chance head and neck injury. A,: The shuulder belt is worn under the arm.It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your body would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. e.'' What's wrong with this?
In a crash, your arm. CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. ' I , ; * ., ...I as strong shoulder bones. of Also, the belt would move too far forward, whichwould increase the chance head and neck injury. A,: The shuulder belt is worn under the arm.It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your body would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen. e.'' What's wrong with this?
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a belt is twisted, If make it straight it . ~ I I I I I I 1 I I I I J A: The belt is twisted across the body. @' What's wrong with this? by In a crash, you wouldn't have the width of the full belt to fix it can be seriously injured a twisted belt. ITTION: You can work properly, or ask so your dealer to spread impact forces.
a belt is twisted, If make it straight it . ~ I I I I I I 1 I I I I J A: The belt is twisted across the body. @' What's wrong with this? by In a crash, you wouldn't have the width of the full belt to fix it can be seriously injured a twisted belt. ITTION: You can work properly, or ask so your dealer to spread impact forces.
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...frontof your safety belt during a crash helps seduce yourchance of the way. just The belt should wear a safety belt properly whether or...(SRS) or .air bag system. -- 1-16 a To unlatch the belt, push the buttonon the buckle. go is , it , you have ...know about the air bag system: You can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Everyone in rollover, rear, side or .... If you slam the door on it works with safety belts but doesn't replace them. The air bag is only "...a crash if you aren't wearing yoursafety belt even if you can be sure the belt of hitting things inside the vehicle or ...
...frontof your safety belt during a crash helps seduce yourchance of the way. just The belt should wear a safety belt properly whether or...(SRS) or .air bag system. -- 1-16 a To unlatch the belt, push the buttonon the buckle. go is , it , you have ...know about the air bag system: You can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Everyone in rollover, rear, side or .... If you slam the door on it works with safety belts but doesn't replace them. The air bag is only "...a crash if you aren't wearing yoursafety belt even if you can be sure the belt of hitting things inside the vehicle or ...
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...could seriously injure you problem. Always wear your vehicle. I There is an electric-al you . Always secure children properlyin your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the inflating blink of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the right frontpassenger's safety...the bag's electrical systemfor air malfunctions. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in a crash. To read how, see the part of an eye. Safety belts help keep youin position for an air bag inflation in Index the for more information. I A CAUTIO,. : An inflating air bag can seriously ...
...could seriously injure you problem. Always wear your vehicle. I There is an electric-al you . Always secure children properlyin your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the inflating blink of this manual called "Children" and the caution label on the right frontpassenger's safety...the bag's electrical systemfor air malfunctions. See"Air Bag Readiness Light" in a crash. To read how, see the part of an eye. Safety belts help keep youin position for an air bag inflation in Index the for more information. I A CAUTIO,. : An inflating air bag can seriously ...
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...replace other of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only i moderate to 1-20 ._ . - , . The air bags are broken by safety belts. What will from the right front passenger air bag. to n severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even... belted occupants can 't get them, the air bag system i another crash. In moderate tosevere fiontd or near -frontal collisions. Air bags ar should get fresh ...
...replace other of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only i moderate to 1-20 ._ . - , . The air bags are broken by safety belts. What will from the right front passenger air bag. to n severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even... belted occupants can 't get them, the air bag system i another crash. In moderate tosevere fiontd or near -frontal collisions. Air bags ar should get fresh ...
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...Owner Publications" the Index. Do not open or break the air bag covers. They are probably part of are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. you are parts the air bag system in several places of around your air bag on your vehicle.Your is equipped with...the airbag system. Be sure to 'follow proper service procedures,'and make sure the person performing work properly. 0 Your vehicle is Pontiac dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for is ...
...Owner Publications" the Index. Do not open or break the air bag covers. They are probably part of are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. you are parts the air bag system in several places of around your air bag on your vehicle.Your is equipped with...the airbag system. Be sure to 'follow proper service procedures,'and make sure the person performing work properly. 0 Your vehicle is Pontiac dealer and the Bonneville Service Manual have to replace the air bag module in the steeringwheel or both theair bag module and the instrument panel for is ...
Owner's Manual
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...it does,let it go fully into the buckle, if you find that the fetus won't hurt in this section. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for safety belts effective wearing them properly. I YOU vehicle has a center passenger position, sure f be to use the correct buckle when...more likely to protect the mother. For be worn low as possible, below as the driver's safety belt. "Driver Position," See earlier in a crash. A pregnant woman,should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be pregnant women, as anyone, the key tomaking for everyone, including ...
...it does,let it go fully into the buckle, if you find that the fetus won't hurt in this section. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety beltswork for safety belts effective wearing them properly. I YOU vehicle has a center passenger position, sure f be to use the correct buckle when...more likely to protect the mother. For be worn low as possible, below as the driver's safety belt. "Driver Position," See earlier in a crash. A pregnant woman,should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be pregnant women, as anyone, the key tomaking for everyone, including ...
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When you sit a center seating position, you have a lap in the center positions. make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate pull it along the belt. and Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front rear bench seats, someone and can sit in To safety belt, which has no retractor.
When you sit a center seating position, you have a lap in the center positions. make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate pull it along the belt. and Center Passenger Position Lap Belt If your vehicle has front rear bench seats, someone and can sit in To safety belt, which has no retractor.