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... find of something you want to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 PontiacTrans Sport Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to 8-1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how contact Pontiac for assistance and howto get service and owner publications. to Problems on page 8-10...
... find of something you want to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 PontiacTrans Sport Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to 8-1 9-1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how contact Pontiac for assistance and howto get service and owner publications. to Problems on page 8-10...
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...product after that time without further notice. If you 're on the road. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual in it so the new owner can use it. Please keep this manual in your vehicle... sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name TRANS SPORT are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for We support voluntary technician certification. We reserve the right to make changes in U.S.A. ...
...product after that time without further notice. If you 're on the road. WE SUPPORT VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH National Institute for Pontiac Division whenever it appears in this manual in it so the new owner can use it. Please keep this manual in your vehicle... sold in Canada, substitute the name "General Motors of General Motors Corporation. GM GENERAL MOTORS, GM, the GM Emblem, PONTIAC, the PONTIAC Emblem and the name TRANS SPORT are registered trademarks of Canada Limited" for We support voluntary technician certification. We reserve the right to make changes in U.S.A. ...
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In the caution area, we tell you what you need is the Index in the manual, and the page number where you 'll find it in this happen." iii Index A good place to look for your vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about the features and controls for what to do to helpavoid or reduce the hazard. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this manual, you 'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. It's an alphabetical list of what the hazard is something that could hurt you if you learn about things that could be hurt...
In the caution area, we tell you what you need is the Index in the manual, and the page number where you 'll find it in this happen." iii Index A good place to look for your vehicle. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about the features and controls for what to do to helpavoid or reduce the hazard. This safety symbol means "Don't," "Don't do this manual, you 'll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. It's an alphabetical list of what the hazard is something that could hurt you if you learn about things that could be hurt...
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But the notice will you might see warning labels on your costly. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in this damage would ,not be covered by warranty, and it could be your vehicle. iv They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. When you read other manuals, you find these notices: NOTI'CE: These mean there is something that can damage your vehicle. L In the notice area, we tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. Many times, this book will tell you about something thatcould ...
But the notice will you might see warning labels on your costly. You'll also see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colorsor in this damage would ,not be covered by warranty, and it could be your vehicle. iv They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE. Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in different words. When you read other manuals, you find these notices: NOTI'CE: These mean there is something that can damage your vehicle. L In the notice area, we tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. Many times, this book will tell you about something thatcould ...
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c Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbolsyou may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are some other symbols you may see: WIPER Q DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN ...
c Vehicle Symbols These are some of your controls: These symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BAlTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES SPARK OR FLAME COULD A These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven: These symbols have to do with your lamps: These symbols are on some of the symbolsyou may find on warning and indicator lights: Here are used on your vehicle. For example, these symbols are some other symbols you may see: WIPER Q DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN ...
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... Rear Seats Safety Belts: They're for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat) Children Built-in your Pontiac and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-60 1-62 1-64 1-66 1-69 1-80 1-97 Rear Safety Belt Comfort...
... Rear Seats Safety Belts: They're for Children and Small Adults Center Passenger Position (Bench Seat) Center Passenger Position (Bucket Seat) Children Built-in your Pontiac and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy 1-60 1-62 1-64 1-66 1-69 1-80 1-97 Rear Safety Belt Comfort...
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how to adjust them, take them out, put them back in and fold and unfold them, Driver's 4-Way Manual Seat To raise the seat, pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it . You can lose control the vehicleif you want to adjust of adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . 1-2 Use the lever on the front right s'ideof the seat. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle isnot moving . Pull up on the lever on the front left side the seat to . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or makeyou push a pedalwhen you about the seats --...
how to adjust them, take them out, put them back in and fold and unfold them, Driver's 4-Way Manual Seat To raise the seat, pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it . You can lose control the vehicleif you want to adjust of adjust a manual driver's seat while the vehicle is moving . 1-2 Use the lever on the front right s'ideof the seat. Adjust the driver's seat only when the vehicle isnot moving . Pull up on the lever on the front left side the seat to . The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or makeyou push a pedalwhen you about the seats --...
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Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat. Raise or lower the seat by holding the switch up. Lift the lever and fold the seatback forward. Center Control(B): Move the seat forward or rearward by holding the switch up or down to lower the front of the seat. 1-3 Hold the switch down . A To adjust the six-way power seat: Front Control(A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the control up . Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the control to thefront or rear. The seatback will lockinto place when you push it back to put items behind ...
Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the seat. Raise or lower the seat by holding the switch up. Lift the lever and fold the seatback forward. Center Control(B): Move the seat forward or rearward by holding the switch up or down to lower the front of the seat. 1-3 Hold the switch down . A To adjust the six-way power seat: Front Control(A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the control up . Rear Control (C): Raise the rear of the seat by holding the control to thefront or rear. The seatback will lockinto place when you push it back to put items behind ...
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Reclining Front Seatbacks All front seats recline. To make sure the seat is easier to recline the seat if you want it . Slide the seat to where you lean forward, taking your body. It is locked into place, release the lever and try to move the seat with your weight off the seatback. Manual Front Passenger Seats To use, pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it . To adjust the seatback, rotate this knob.
Reclining Front Seatbacks All front seats recline. To make sure the seat is easier to recline the seat if you want it . Slide the seat to where you lean forward, taking your body. It is locked into place, release the lever and try to move the seat with your weight off the seatback. Manual Front Passenger Seats To use, pull up the lever on the front of the seat to unlock it . To adjust the seatback, rotate this knob.
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The shoulder belt can't do its belt couldgo up , your safety belts can't do job either. In a crash the its because it job won't be against your body. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 1-5 But don't have seatback reclinedif your vehicle a is moving. The lap belt can be there, not at your pelvic bones. The belt forces would be dangerous. In a crash you couldgo into it will be in motion can 't do job when their you're reclined like this. This could cause serious internal injuries. Then sit well back in motion, havethe ...
The shoulder belt can't do its belt couldgo up , your safety belts can't do job either. In a crash the its because it job won't be against your body. For proper protection when the vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. 1-5 But don't have seatback reclinedif your vehicle a is moving. The lap belt can be there, not at your pelvic bones. The belt forces would be dangerous. In a crash you couldgo into it will be in motion can 't do job when their you're reclined like this. This could cause serious internal injuries. Then sit well back in motion, havethe ...
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This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in the correct order, you n what sets of floor cups to use for proper location. when you replace the seats in your ears. B Head Restraints Slide the headrestraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your vehicle have levers and s'traps used to follow the label on the inboard side of Follow this diagram when the texti this manual tells you can 'easily remove the seats from your vehicle. The headrestraints tilt forward 'and r e w a r d also. 0 G l B E I J Rear Seats Seat Controls The rear seats...
This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in the correct order, you n what sets of floor cups to use for proper location. when you replace the seats in your ears. B Head Restraints Slide the headrestraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your vehicle have levers and s'traps used to follow the label on the inboard side of Follow this diagram when the texti this manual tells you can 'easily remove the seats from your vehicle. The headrestraints tilt forward 'and r e w a r d also. 0 G l B E I J Rear Seats Seat Controls The rear seats...
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The sleeve should slide freely when not in use the safety belt as the seat folds forward. Solid Bench Seat If you have a solid bench seat, the seatback be can be foldedforward or removed to secure the belt after it the all way back. Second Row Safety Belt Stowage If your vehicle has seats in thethird row,there is a sleeve on the roof. Dump and Stow Feature The rear seats in this procedure: Pull the belt out and slide the sleeve along the belt until it reaches the patch of the vehicle. Push adjustable head restraints fully down . Releasethe rear set of the safety belt...
The sleeve should slide freely when not in use the safety belt as the seat folds forward. Solid Bench Seat If you have a solid bench seat, the seatback be can be foldedforward or removed to secure the belt after it the all way back. Second Row Safety Belt Stowage If your vehicle has seats in thethird row,there is a sleeve on the roof. Dump and Stow Feature The rear seats in this procedure: Pull the belt out and slide the sleeve along the belt until it reaches the patch of the vehicle. Push adjustable head restraints fully down . Releasethe rear set of the safety belt...
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To raise the seatback, pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat while raising the seatback until it is located on the seatback to fold the seatback forward. This mini-buckle is locked. 1. Removing the Second Row Solid Bench Seat With the seatback in the upright position, unhook the side attachment for thesafety belt. Second Row Solid Bench Seats Folding the Seatback To fold down the seatback, pull the nylon strap on the buckle with a small pointed object like key a or pen. Push up the red center on the back of the seat. Pull the nylon strap on the backof the seat to ...
To raise the seatback, pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat while raising the seatback until it is located on the seatback to fold the seatback forward. This mini-buckle is locked. 1. Removing the Second Row Solid Bench Seat With the seatback in the upright position, unhook the side attachment for thesafety belt. Second Row Solid Bench Seats Folding the Seatback To fold down the seatback, pull the nylon strap on the buckle with a small pointed object like key a or pen. Push up the red center on the back of the seat. Pull the nylon strap on the backof the seat to ...
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handle under the seat until the seat is folded all the way forward. 1-9 / - From behind the bench seat, pull the nylon strap at 4. Unhook the front latches by rolling up the gray the base of the straps until the handle locks. 3. Do not let go of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. I I 2.
handle under the seat until the seat is folded all the way forward. 1-9 / - From behind the bench seat, pull the nylon strap at 4. Unhook the front latches by rolling up the gray the base of the straps until the handle locks. 3. Do not let go of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. I I 2.
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To do this section for the legs to attach correctly. 2. Use the A, C and E sets of the vehicle and th'enlift at the front latch release lever. The solid benches have seat position labels, located on the back of this , the seat will need to lock the front latches. the bench seat onto the front two floor pins. This should be placed in the proper location for more details. With the seat still folded forward, roll down the gray handle underneath the seat to be angled so that Repla'cingthe Second Row Solid Bench Seat Don't put the bench seat in one motion. See "Seat ...
To do this section for the legs to attach correctly. 2. Use the A, C and E sets of the vehicle and th'enlift at the front latch release lever. The solid benches have seat position labels, located on the back of this , the seat will need to lock the front latches. the bench seat onto the front two floor pins. This should be placed in the proper location for more details. With the seat still folded forward, roll down the gray handle underneath the seat to be angled so that Repla'cingthe Second Row Solid Bench Seat Don't put the bench seat in one motion. See "Seat ...
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3. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to check that it is locked down on the rearof the seat. 5. Try to raise thebench seat to the rear set of floor pins. 4. Firmly push the rear hooks into the rear floor pins by pushing down . 1-11
3. If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear legs will not attach to check that it is locked down on the rearof the seat. 5. Try to raise thebench seat to the rear set of floor pins. 4. Firmly push the rear hooks into the rear floor pins by pushing down . 1-11
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Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it is locked. The person wearingthe belt could move around ina collisionor sudden stop, People in a sudden stopor crash. After installing the seat, always check to check that it . 6. Push and pull on the back of the seat. Pull the nylon strap on the seatback to be sure that it locks upright. A safety beltthat is ready for use when a passenger uses the seat. A seat that isn't locked into place properly can move forward f it in the vehicle could be injured. That could cause injury to be seriously ...
Be sure to lock the seat into place properly when installing it is locked. The person wearingthe belt could move around ina collisionor sudden stop, People in a sudden stopor crash. After installing the seat, always check to check that it . 6. Push and pull on the back of the seat. Pull the nylon strap on the seatback to be sure that it locks upright. A safety beltthat is ready for use when a passenger uses the seat. A seat that isn't locked into place properly can move forward f it in the vehicle could be injured. That could cause injury to be seriously ...
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Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward to allow for third row passengers. Push and pull on the seat to allow extra room for extra storage behind the seat, or slidethe seat back to be sure itis locked into place. 1-13 They are two levers to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Adjusting the Third Row Solid Bench Seat There are below the center position of the bench, one in front and one inback of the seat.
Lift up either lever and slide the seat forward to allow for third row passengers. Push and pull on the seat to allow extra room for extra storage behind the seat, or slidethe seat back to be sure itis locked into place. 1-13 They are two levers to adjust the seat forward or rearward. Release the lever. Adjusting the Third Row Solid Bench Seat There are below the center position of the bench, one in front and one inback of the seat.
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I Pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. 1-14 Removing the Third Row Solid Bench Seat 4. From behind the bench seat, pull the nylon straps at the base of the vehicle. ~~ 5. Unhook the front latches by lifting the handle on the back of the seat and pulling the seat toward therear of the seat to fold the seatback forward. 2, Slide the seat all the way forward. Do not let go of the straps until the seat is folded all the way back by either lifting the front adjuster bar and pushing back, or by rolling up the gray handle ...
I Pull the nylon strap on the back of the seat to release the rear latches from the floor pins. 1-14 Removing the Third Row Solid Bench Seat 4. From behind the bench seat, pull the nylon straps at the base of the vehicle. ~~ 5. Unhook the front latches by lifting the handle on the back of the seat and pulling the seat toward therear of the seat to fold the seatback forward. 2, Slide the seat all the way forward. Do not let go of the straps until the seat is folded all the way back by either lifting the front adjuster bar and pushing back, or by rolling up the gray handle ...
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If you want morestorage room behind the seat, adjust the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of this section for the legs to be angled so that diagram. See "Seat Controls" in the beginning of the vehicle and then pulling it out. Place the front hooks of the seat, showing where the seat must be done in the third row. The solid benches have seat position labels, located on the back of the bench seat onto the fronttwo floor pins in one motion. Follow that the front hooks clear the floor pins. This should be placed in the fullrear position before ...
If you want morestorage room behind the seat, adjust the seat by rocking it slightly toward the rear of this section for the legs to be angled so that diagram. See "Seat Controls" in the beginning of the vehicle and then pulling it out. Place the front hooks of the seat, showing where the seat must be done in the third row. The solid benches have seat position labels, located on the back of the bench seat onto the fronttwo floor pins in one motion. Follow that the front hooks clear the floor pins. This should be placed in the fullrear position before ...