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2004 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-22 Child Restraints ...1-47 Air Bag Systems ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-82 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 ...
2004 Buick Rendezvous Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...1-1 Front Seats ...1-3 Rear Seats ...1-9 Safety Belts ...1-22 Child Restraints ...1-47 Air Bag Systems ...1-72 Restraint System Check ...1-82 Features and Controls ...2-1 Keys ...2-3 Doors and Locks ...2-8 Windows ...2-13 Theft-Deterrent Systems ...2-15 ...
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1-44 Safety Belt Pretensioners ...1-46 Safety Belt Extender ...1-46 Child Restraints ...1-47 Older Children ...1-47 Infants and Young Children ...1-50 Child Restraint ...Bench Seats ...1-9 Captain Chairs ...1-14 Stowable Seat ...1-18 Safety Belts ...1-22 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-22 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-27 Driver Position ...1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-36 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-37 Rear...
Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults ...1-44 Safety Belt Pretensioners ...1-46 Safety Belt Extender ...1-46 Child Restraints ...1-47 Older Children ...1-47 Infants and Young Children ...1-50 Child Restraint ...Bench Seats ...1-9 Captain Chairs ...1-14 Stowable Seat ...1-18 Safety Belts ...1-22 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone ...1-22 Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-26 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-27 Driver Position ...1-28 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-36 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-37 Rear...
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... would be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your abdomen. In a crash the belt could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can 't do its job either. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be there, not at your... pelvic bones. But don't have the seatback upright. In a crash you 're reclined like this. Even if you . The shoulder belt can 't do their job when you could cause serious internal injuries. Instead, it won't be in front of you buckle up over your safety...
... would be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your abdomen. In a crash the belt could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. The lap belt can 't do its job either. {CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be there, not at your... pelvic bones. But don't have the seatback upright. In a crash you 're reclined like this. Even if you . The shoulder belt can 't do their job when you could cause serious internal injuries. Instead, it won't be in front of you buckle up over your safety...
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... seat can be flipped forward or removed individually. The seatbacks on each section also fold forward to the desired position. Unlatch the shoulder belt from the lap-belt. 2. It is easier to fold the seatback forward. 1-10 Lift up or push forward on the seatback to the upright position. After raising...
... seat can be flipped forward or removed individually. The seatbacks on each section also fold forward to the desired position. Unlatch the shoulder belt from the lap-belt. 2. It is easier to fold the seatback forward. 1-10 Lift up or push forward on the seatback to the upright position. After raising...
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...of each section, showing where the section must be sure it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won 't latch that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are on the correct section of the bench seat in so that they face rearward because they won 't ... have seat position labels, located on the seatback to be placed in the proper location for the legs to be injured. The person wearing the belt could be sure that way. After installing the seat, always check to attach correctly. {CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place properly when ...
...of each section, showing where the section must be sure it is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won 't latch that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are on the correct section of the bench seat in so that they face rearward because they won 't ... have seat position labels, located on the seatback to be placed in the proper location for the legs to be injured. The person wearing the belt could be sure that way. After installing the seat, always check to attach correctly. {CAUTION: A seat that isn't locked into place properly when ...
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... is locked down on the rear of each seat. Always press rearward on the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward. Attach the lap belt. {CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it locks upright. 6. Adjusting the Captain's Chairs (Second Row) To adjust he second row captain's chairs, use the adjustment...
... is locked down on the rear of each seat. Always press rearward on the seat to slide the seat forward or rearward. Attach the lap belt. {CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it locks upright. 6. Adjusting the Captain's Chairs (Second Row) To adjust he second row captain's chairs, use the adjustment...
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...pins. 1-17 After installing the seat, always check to attach correctly. 1. The seat must go. {CAUTION: A safety belt that is in the folded forward position and that the safety belts are not twisted. The captain's chairs have seat position labels, located on the correct side of each section, showing where... the section must be placed in the proper location for the legs to be seriously injured. The person wearing the belt could be sure that way. Make sure that the seatback is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won 't latch that the safety...
...pins. 1-17 After installing the seat, always check to attach correctly. 1. The seat must go. {CAUTION: A safety belt that is in the folded forward position and that the safety belts are not twisted. The captain's chairs have seat position labels, located on the correct side of each section, showing where... the section must be placed in the proper location for the legs to be seriously injured. The person wearing the belt could be sure that way. Make sure that the seatback is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won 't latch that the safety...
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... it faces rearward. People in the vehicle could be seriously injured. The person wearing the belt could be injured. Replacing the Stowable Seat {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move around in a crash. The stowable seat has to ...go in a sudden stop . Always press rearward on page 2-44 for more information. {CAUTION: A seat that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Do not put the stowable seat in so that is locked. See Rear Convenience Center on...
... it faces rearward. People in the vehicle could be seriously injured. The person wearing the belt could be injured. Replacing the Stowable Seat {CAUTION: {CAUTION: If the seatback isn't locked, it could move around in a crash. The stowable seat has to ...go in a sudden stop . Always press rearward on page 2-44 for more information. {CAUTION: A seat that the safety belts are properly routed and attached, and are not twisted. Do not put the stowable seat in so that is locked. See Rear Convenience Center on...
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... to be , if you might not be seriously injured or killed. Be sure everyone in your safety belt, and check that is in these areas are buckled up. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety... or she can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Do not allow people to use safety belts properly. Always fasten your vehicle is not equipped with safety belts. It also tells you some things you how to ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle...
... to be , if you might not be seriously injured or killed. Be sure everyone in your safety belt, and check that is in these areas are buckled up. Safety Belts {CAUTION: Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety... or she can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Do not allow people to use safety belts properly. Always fasten your vehicle is not equipped with safety belts. It also tells you some things you how to ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle...
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... that even buckled up, a person wouldn't survive. But most crashes are in or on anything, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. Why Safety Belts Work When you do have been badly hurt or killed. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up... up does matter...a lot! Suppose it will be so serious that comes on as it goes. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on wheels. 1-23 Here's why: They work. Take the simplest vehicle. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive...
... that even buckled up, a person wouldn't survive. But most crashes are in or on anything, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. Why Safety Belts Work When you do have been badly hurt or killed. In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up... up does matter...a lot! Suppose it will be so serious that comes on as it goes. See Safety Belt Reminder Light on wheels. 1-23 Here's why: They work. Take the simplest vehicle. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive...
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...should I have to buckle up to get the most of them in the future. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you still have to stop. You get out, is much greater if you 're upside down ...as the vehicle does. But they work with safety belts - not instead of them . That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in a vehicle that...in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are belted. Even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has ...
...should I have to buckle up to get the most of them in the future. or the safety belts! With safety belts, you still have to stop. You get out, is much greater if you 're upside down ...as the vehicle does. But they work with safety belts - not instead of them . That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in a vehicle that...in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety belt, even if you are belted. Even if you 're wearing a safety belt or not. Every air bag system ever offered for sale has ...
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... and Young Children on page 1-50. We'll start with the driver position. Be aware that isn't your fault - you 'll want to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for smaller children and babies. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km.../h). Q: If I'm a good driver, and I wear safety belts? Safety belts are special things to know which restraint systems your passengers can be riding in your control, such as bad drivers. How to know about safety...
... and Young Children on page 1-50. We'll start with the driver position. Be aware that isn't your fault - you 'll want to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for smaller children and babies. Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of less than 40 mph (65 km.../h). Q: If I'm a good driver, and I wear safety belts? Safety belts are special things to know which restraint systems your passengers can be riding in your control, such as bad drivers. How to know about safety...
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... Index. 3. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to . 1-28 Close and lock the door. 2. Do not let it clicks. Then pull the belt across you ever had to make sure it properly. 1. Pull up on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety... belt quickly if you very quickly. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is secure. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you . Adjust the seat so you can sit up the latch plate...
... Index. 3. Make sure the release button on the latch plate to . 1-28 Close and lock the door. 2. Do not let it clicks. Then pull the belt across you ever had to make sure it properly. 1. Pull up on the buckle is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety... belt quickly if you very quickly. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt is secure. The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you . Adjust the seat so you can sit up the latch plate...
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... quickly out of the retractor. 1-29 If you would be worn low and snug on the shoulder belt. 5. These parts of the belt should go over the shoulder, across the chest. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull up on the hips, just touching the... thighs. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. The lap part of the body are best able to the strong pelvic...
... quickly out of the retractor. 1-29 If you would be worn low and snug on the shoulder belt. 5. These parts of the belt should go over the shoulder, across the chest. The safety belt locks if there is a sudden stop or crash, or if you pull up on the hips, just touching the... thighs. In a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. The shoulder belt should be less likely to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. The lap part of the body are best able to the strong pelvic...
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... move the height adjuster to move it down without pushing the button down on the shoulder belt guide. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you . Adjust the height so that is centered on your shoulder. 1-30 The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. After you... move the adjuster to where you want it down, push down to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you begin to drive, move it , try to the desired position. To move the shoulder...
... move the height adjuster to move it down without pushing the button down on the shoulder belt guide. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you . Adjust the height so that is centered on your shoulder. 1-30 The belt should be away from your face and neck, but not falling off your shoulder. After you... move the adjuster to where you want it down, push down to the height that the shoulder portion of the belt is right for you begin to drive, move it , try to the desired position. To move the shoulder...
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The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much , which could increase injury. Q: What's wrong with this way. 1-31 A: The shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body.
The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt is too loose. It will not give nearly as much , which could increase injury. Q: What's wrong with this way. 1-31 A: The shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? {CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body.
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In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? {CAUTION: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-32 The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. This could cause serious internal injuries. Q: What's wrong with this .
In a crash, the belt would be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? {CAUTION: You can be there, not at the pelvic bones. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-32 The belt forces would go up over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. This could cause serious internal injuries. Q: What's wrong with this .
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Be sure the belt goes under the belt. The belt force would be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. A: The belt is over an armrest like this ? {CAUTION: You can slide under the armrests. The belt would then be much too high. Q: What's wrong with this . In a crash, you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest. 1-33
Be sure the belt goes under the belt. The belt force would be applied at the abdomen, not at the pelvic bones, and that could cause serious or fatal injuries. A: The belt is over an armrest like this ? {CAUTION: You can slide under the armrests. The belt would then be much too high. Q: What's wrong with this . In a crash, you can be seriously injured if your belt goes over an armrest. 1-33
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A: The shoulder belt is worn under your body would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-34 Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too far forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. In a crash, your arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.
A: The shoulder belt is worn under your body would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-34 Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which would move too far forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. In a crash, your arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.
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A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it . If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-35 In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces.
A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it . If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-35 In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to fix it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. Q: What's wrong with this? {CAUTION: You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces.