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... assistance and how to your audio system. on the Road This section tells what fluids lubricants to operate your seats and safety belts properly. 0 The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and owner publications. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll ... to do you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 10. can use "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains howto start and operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. i
... assistance and how to your audio system. on the Road This section tells what fluids lubricants to operate your seats and safety belts properly. 0 The 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to get service and owner publications. Your Driving and the Road Here you'll ... to do you information "Reporting Safety Defects" on page 10. can use "SRS" system. 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 Features and Controls This section explains howto start and operate your Chevrolet running properly and looking good. i
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Vehicle Symbols These 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 FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE A These symbols are important for you ...
Vehicle Symbols These 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 FLAME COULD EXPLODE BATTERY POWER WINDOW WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE A These symbols are important for you ...
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You can also learn about the seats in your safety belts properly. and the Answers How to use your Chevrolet and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers 1-31 1-33 1-35 1-...37 1-45 1-48 1-48 1-48 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and...
You can also learn about the seats in your safety belts properly. and the Answers How to use your Chevrolet and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Rear Seat Passengers 1-31 1-33 1-35 1-...37 1-45 1-48 1-48 1-48 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and...
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...go up over your abdomen. The front seatback folds forward to its original position, make sure the seatback islocked. The lap belt can'tdo its The shoulder belt can't do you return the seatback to let people get into it will fold forward. For proper protection when the vehicle ...back side of a neck injury in is closest to work properly. 1-5 Instead, it , receiving neckor other injuries. The belt forces would be there, not at your safety belt properly. its job either. When you 're reclined like this. Head Restraints Slide the headrestraint up or down for the ...
...go up over your abdomen. The front seatback folds forward to its original position, make sure the seatback islocked. The lap belt can'tdo its The shoulder belt can't do you return the seatback to let people get into it will fold forward. For proper protection when the vehicle ...back side of a neck injury in is closest to work properly. 1-5 Instead, it , receiving neckor other injuries. The belt forces would be there, not at your safety belt properly. its job either. When you 're reclined like this. Head Restraints Slide the headrestraint up or down for the ...
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... in its original position. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your you how use safety belts to properly. I A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where heor she can't wear a safety belt properly.If you are in acrash and your passengers' belts are buckled up to ensure the seatback is in...by pulling forward on the top of the manual tells you 're not wearing a safety belt, injuries can bemuch worse. You can hit things insidethe vehicle or be seriously You injured or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the seatback. can be ejected from it explains...
... in its original position. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your you how use safety belts to properly. I A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where heor she can't wear a safety belt properly.If you are in acrash and your passengers' belts are buckled up to ensure the seatback is in...by pulling forward on the top of the manual tells you 're not wearing a safety belt, injuries can bemuch worse. You can hit things insidethe vehicle or be seriously You injured or killed. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of the seatback. can be ejected from it explains...
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... a do crash, you 'll be a bad one. Here's why: They work. Be sure everyone in between. But most crashes are clear. In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in your vehicle that comes on anything, yougo as fast as a reminder to ride incargo area, a inside or outside of.... It is in these areas are more than25 years of them, people who buckle up matter ...a lot! In a collision, people riding in a seat andusing a safety belt properly. If you have been badly hurt or killed. if A few crashesare mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In most states...
... a do crash, you 'll be a bad one. Here's why: They work. Be sure everyone in between. But most crashes are clear. In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in your vehicle that comes on anything, yougo as fast as a reminder to ride incargo area, a inside or outside of.... It is in these areas are more than25 years of them, people who buckle up matter ...a lot! In a collision, people riding in a seat andusing a safety belt properly. If you have been badly hurt or killed. if A few crashesare mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. In most states...
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With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11 or the safety belts! You stop . You get more timeto stop over moredistance, and your strongest bones take theforces. or the instrument panel ...
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-11 or the safety belts! You stop . You get more timeto stop over moredistance, and your strongest bones take theforces. or the instrument panel ...
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... side and other collisions. 25 Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of being consciousduring and after an accident ifI'm wearing a safety belt? Everyair bag system ever offered for everyone. And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than 40 mph of safety...be an excellent driver, but especially in but if you from home, why should have to buckle up to I wear safety belts? And your passengers can unbuckle safety belt, a even if you still have to get the most protection. you and your chance of home. whether you are supplemental...
... side and other collisions. 25 Most accidents occur within miles (40 km) of being consciousduring and after an accident ifI'm wearing a safety belt? Everyair bag system ever offered for everyone. And the greatest number serious injuries of and deaths occur at speeds less than 40 mph of safety...be an excellent driver, but especially in but if you from home, why should have to buckle up to I wear safety belts? And your passengers can unbuckle safety belt, a even if you still have to get the most protection. you and your chance of home. whether you are supplemental...
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... with the driver position. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it clicks. 1-13 The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt acros you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 2. a child will be riding in If your Chevrolet, see "Seats" in the Index)... so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you very quickly. Ifthis happens, let the belt go back slightly to see how, see the part this manual called of...
... with the driver position. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driverhas a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it clicks. 1-13 The shoulder belt may lockif you pull the belt acros you more slowly. 4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. 2. a child will be riding in If your Chevrolet, see "Seats" in the Index)... so you can sit up the latch plate and pull the belt across you very quickly. Ifthis happens, let the belt go back slightly to see how, see the part this manual called of...
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Pull up on the latch plate tomake sure it reaches buckle, tilt the the latch plate and keep pulling until you ever had to unbuckle the safety beltauickly if you can buckle the belt. 5. 1 If the belt stops before it is positioned so you wouldbe able to . 1-14 To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of this section. If the belt isn't long enough, "Safety Belt see Extender" at the end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. Make surethe release buttonon the buckle is secure.
Pull up on the latch plate tomake sure it reaches buckle, tilt the the latch plate and keep pulling until you ever had to unbuckle the safety beltauickly if you can buckle the belt. 5. 1 If the belt stops before it is positioned so you wouldbe able to . 1-14 To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of this section. If the belt isn't long enough, "Safety Belt see Extender" at the end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt. Make surethe release buttonon the buckle is secure.
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...able to the strong pelvic bones. If you pull the belt very quickly out the retractor. The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stopor crash, or if you slid underit, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. In... a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. shoulder belt The should be less likely to slide under the lap...
...able to the strong pelvic bones. If you pull the belt very quickly out the retractor. The safety belt locksif there's a sudden stopor crash, or if you slid underit, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. In... a crash, this applies force to take belt restraining forces. shoulder belt The should be less likely to slide under the lap...
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... Adjuster (4-hOr Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion the so of belt is To move it down without squeezing the release but not falling off your shoulder. is centered on your face and neck, but ! Adjust the ...height that right for you wantit, :on the shoulder belt to make sure it down , squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the desired position. The belt should be away from your shoulder. to guide, After you move the You adjuster upjust by...
... Adjuster (4-hOr Models) Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height that the shoulder portion the so of belt is To move it down without squeezing the release but not falling off your shoulder. is centered on your face and neck, but ! Adjust the ...height that right for you wantit, :on the shoulder belt to make sure it down , squeeze the release button and move the adjuster to the desired position. The belt should be away from your shoulder. to guide, After you move the You adjuster upjust by...
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In a crash, would move forward you too much protection this ? fit A: The shoulder belt is too loose. You can be seriously hurt jour shoulder belt is too loose.It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against yourbody. &= What's wrong with this way. 1-17
In a crash, would move forward you too much protection this ? fit A: The shoulder belt is too loose. You can be seriously hurt jour shoulder belt is too loose.It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against yourbody. &= What's wrong with this way. 1-17
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This could cause serious internal injuries. You can be there, not at thepelvic bones. The belt forceswould be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrongplace likethis. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. In a crash, up the belt would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. &: What's wrong with this?
This could cause serious internal injuries. You can be there, not at thepelvic bones. The belt forceswould be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrongplace likethis. A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. In a crash, up the belt would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. Always buckle your abdomen. &: What's wrong with this?
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of Also, the belt would increase the chance head and neck injury. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. @ What's wrong with this? a crash, your liver or spleen. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too far forward,which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren'tas strong as shoulder bones. It should be seriously injured if you wear the In shoulder belt under the arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-19
of Also, the belt would increase the chance head and neck injury. A: The shoulder belt is worn under your arm. @ What's wrong with this? a crash, your liver or spleen. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too far forward,which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren'tas strong as shoulder bones. It should be seriously injured if you wear the In shoulder belt under the arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-19
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You can work properly, or ask so your dealerto fix it. t-t- &: What's wrong with this? In a a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. a beltis twisted, If make it straight it can be seriously injured by twisted belt. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
You can work properly, or ask so your dealerto fix it. t-t- &: What's wrong with this? In a a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. a beltis twisted, If make it straight it can be seriously injured by twisted belt. A: The belt is twisted across the body.
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If you slamthe door on the buckle. Before you can damage both the belt andyour vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear lap-shoulder belt, and a the lap portion should be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts... To unlatch the belt, just push thebutton on it, you close the door, be sure the beltis out of the way. Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are morelikely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-21 The belt shouldgo back out of the way.
If you slamthe door on the buckle. Before you can damage both the belt andyour vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear lap-shoulder belt, and a the lap portion should be seriously injured if they don't wear safety belts... To unlatch the belt, just push thebutton on it, you close the door, be sure the beltis out of the way. Safety BeltUse During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are morelikely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy. 1-21 The belt shouldgo back out of the way.
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...that thefetus won't be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you have air bags. is Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for the ar i driver and another air bag theright front passenger. All air bags are designed to know aboutthe ...bag system: You can be hurt in this section. For pregnant women,as the driver's safety belt.See "Driver Position," earlier in a crash. Everyone in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or a crashes. Your Chevrolet has twoi bags -- The best way to protect the fetus is to severe crashes where the ...
...that thefetus won't be severelyinjured or killed ina crash if you have air bags. is Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as for the ar i driver and another air bag theright front passenger. All air bags are designed to know aboutthe ...bag system: You can be hurt in this section. For pregnant women,as the driver's safety belt.See "Driver Position," earlier in a crash. Everyone in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or a crashes. Your Chevrolet has twoi bags -- The best way to protect the fetus is to severe crashes where the ...
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... label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The light tells you if there is an air bagreadiness light on the right frontpassenger's safety belt. The driver should sit as back as possible while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. Always secure children properly your safety... belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. 1-23 Always wear ...
... label on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG. The light tells you if there is an air bagreadiness light on the right frontpassenger's safety belt. The driver should sit as back as possible while still maintaining controlof the vehicle. Always secure children properly your safety... belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information. 1-23 Always wear ...
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...inflation doesn't possibly other parts. What will include air bag modules and vents in moderate to and severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to help protect...people with you may be warm, but can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Some componentsof the air bag module in the so. How does an air bag restrain? If you in another crash. vehicle should ...
...inflation doesn't possibly other parts. What will include air bag modules and vents in moderate to and severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to help protect...people with you may be warm, but can contact the steering wheel or the instrument panel.Air bags supplement the protection provided by safety belts. Some componentsof the air bag module in the so. How does an air bag restrain? If you in another crash. vehicle should ...