Owner's Manual
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...of in something you want to use . 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and to do you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. how ... perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to read. It also explains the "SRS" system. ... the road and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly.
...of in something you want to use . 8-1 9- 1 Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and to do you have a problem while driving, such as a tire or overheated engine,etc. how ... perform vehicle maintenance and what to get service and owner publications. on "Reporting Safety Defects" page 8-10. . * a The 1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to read. It also explains the "SRS" system. ... the road and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly.
Owner's Manual
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... People Ask About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-20 1-23 1-30 1-34 1-36 1-37 1-47 1-47 1-47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Questions and Answers About Air Bags Safety Belt Comfort Guides How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in your Chevrolet and how to Obtain...
... People Ask About Safety Belts How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1-20 1-23 1-30 1-34 1-36 1-37 1-47 1-47 1-47 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Questions and Answers About Air Bags Safety Belt Comfort Guides How to Use Child Restraints Important Information for Buckling Children in your Chevrolet and how to Obtain...
Owner's Manual
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In a crash you could cause serious internal injuries. The lap belt can 't their jobwhen do job either. Then sit well back in motion, havethe seatback upright. of you 're reclined like this. In a crash the its ... up over your abdomen. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in theseat and wear your safety belt properly. This could go into it will be dangerous. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in motion can 't do its...
In a crash you could cause serious internal injuries. The lap belt can 't their jobwhen do job either. Then sit well back in motion, havethe seatback upright. of you 're reclined like this. In a crash the its ... up over your abdomen. Instead, it , receiving neck or other injuries. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in theseat and wear your safety belt properly. This could go into it will be dangerous. This position reduces the chance a neck injury in motion can 't do its...
Owner's Manual
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...System (S ;), or air bag system. It also tells you some things you 're not wearinga safety belt,your injuries can hitthings insidethe vehicle or be much worse. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. you are in a crash and If you should not do with safetybelts. Don't let anyone ...ride where heor she can be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your vehicle that is not equipped withseats and safety belts. In a collision, people riding in theseareas aremore likely to ridein a cargo area, inside or outside of...
...System (S ;), or air bag system. It also tells you some things you 're not wearinga safety belt,your injuries can hitthings insidethe vehicle or be much worse. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. you are in a crash and If you should not do with safetybelts. Don't let anyone ...ride where heor she can be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your safety belt,and check that your vehicle that is not equipped withseats and safety belts. In a collision, people riding in theseareas aremore likely to ridein a cargo area, inside or outside of...
Owner's Manual
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... in people who buckle up can be so serious that comes on as , to wear safety belts. Take the simplest vehicle. Your vehicle has a light Why Safety BeltsWork that even buckled up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 Belt Reminder Light" in vehicles, 25 on anythi: , you go as fast as a reminder When...you don't know it will be in a crash. Suppose it goes. Here's why: They work. But most crashes are clear. In many of safety belts in the Index.) In most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. if bad A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes ...
... in people who buckle up can be so serious that comes on as , to wear safety belts. Take the simplest vehicle. Your vehicle has a light Why Safety BeltsWork that even buckled up does matter ...a lot! 1-8 Belt Reminder Light" in vehicles, 25 on anythi: , you go as fast as a reminder When...you don't know it will be in a crash. Suppose it goes. Here's why: They work. But most crashes are clear. In many of safety belts in the Index.) In most crashes buckling up a person wouldn't survive. if bad A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes ...
Owner's Manual
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... for sale has required the use of them . they are in many vehicles today and will be -- whether you slow down . With safety belts, you 're wearinga safety belt or not. You stop . But you can unbuckle and get out,is much greater if you 're upside down as the vehicle does.... And your strongest bones take the forces. You get the most of safety belts. But they work with safety belts-- Air bags are so supplemental systems only; Even you're in most protection. not insteadof them inthe future. That's true not only...
... for sale has required the use of them . they are in many vehicles today and will be -- whether you slow down . With safety belts, you 're wearinga safety belt or not. You stop . But you can unbuckle and get out,is much greater if you 're upside down as the vehicle does.... And your strongest bones take the forces. You get the most of safety belts. But they work with safety belts-- Air bags are so supplemental systems only; Even you're in most protection. not insteadof them inthe future. That's true not only...
Owner's Manual
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...First, you can be riding in your Chevrolet, the part of (65 km/h). Adjust the seat (tosee how, see manual called "Children." Follow those rules for Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. I home, why should wear safety belts? We'll start with the driver position... smaller children and babies. even one that there are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of home. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. A: Safety belts are different rules for Be aware that isn't your fault you 're in the...
...First, you can be riding in your Chevrolet, the part of (65 km/h). Adjust the seat (tosee how, see manual called "Children." Follow those rules for Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. I home, why should wear safety belts? We'll start with the driver position... smaller children and babies. even one that there are special things to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only people of home. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver hasa lap-shoulder belt. A: Safety belts are different rules for Be aware that isn't your fault you 're in the...
Owner's Manual
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Pick up on buckle is secure. it . The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you it If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this happens,let the belt go back slightly to make sure is the positioned so you would be able to . 1-13 the Don...'t let it latch plate and keep pulling until you ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you can buckle the belt. of Make surethe release button on the latch plate to unlock Then pull the belt across you . Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. Pull up the latch...
Pick up on buckle is secure. it . The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you it If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this happens,let the belt go back slightly to make sure is the positioned so you would be able to . 1-13 the Don...'t let it latch plate and keep pulling until you ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you can buckle the belt. of Make surethe release button on the latch plate to unlock Then pull the belt across you . Push the latch plate into the buckle untilit clicks. Pull up the latch...
Owner's Manual
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... thighs. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the shoulder belt. The lap part of 1-14 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the belt as you slid under it,the belt would apply force at your abdomen. If you pull up on the... buckle end of the body are best able to slide underthe lap belt. could cause This serious or even fatal injuries. a crash,this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. 5. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash, if or if you 'd less likely be to take...
... thighs. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the shoulder belt. The lap part of 1-14 The shoulder belt should go over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the belt as you slid under it,the belt would apply force at your abdomen. If you pull up on the... buckle end of the body are best able to slide underthe lap belt. could cause This serious or even fatal injuries. a crash,this applies In force to the strong pelvic bones. 5. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or crash, if or if you 'd less likely be to take...
Owner's Manual
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... Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height thatis right for you want it, to try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it ... and move the adjusterwhere you . move it has lockedinto position. 10 Adjust the height that the shoulder portionof so the beltis centered on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster tothe desired position.You can movethe adjuster upjust by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-15...
... Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height thatis right for you want it, to try to move it down without squeezing the release button to make sure it ... and move the adjusterwhere you . move it has lockedinto position. 10 Adjust the height that the shoulder portionof so the beltis centered on the shoulder belt guide. After you move the adjuster tothe desired position.You can movethe adjuster upjust by pushing up on your shoulder. 1-15...
Owner's Manual
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In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? : 1 \ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your shoulder belt is too loose. fit A: The shoulder beltis too loose. Q What's wrong with this way. 1-16
In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ? : 1 \ CAUTION: You can be seriously hurt if your body. It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should against your shoulder belt is too loose. fit A: The shoulder beltis too loose. Q What's wrong with this way. 1-16
Owner's Manual
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The belt forceswould bethere, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. You can be seriously injured if your abdomen. a crash, In the belt would go up over your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 Q: What's wrong with this .
The belt forceswould bethere, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. You can be seriously injured if your abdomen. a crash, In the belt would go up over your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. 1-17 Q: What's wrong with this .
Owner's Manual
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A CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder all times. 1-18 It should at be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. @' What's wrong with this? of Also, the beltwould apply too much force the to ribs, which would increase the chance head and neck injury. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would movetoo far forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. In a crash, your liver spleen.
A CAUTION: You can be worn over the shoulder all times. 1-18 It should at be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. @' What's wrong with this? of Also, the beltwould apply too much force the to ribs, which would increase the chance head and neck injury. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would movetoo far forward, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. In a crash, your liver spleen.
Owner's Manual
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A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it can be seriously injured by twisted belt. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 You can work properly, or ask your dealer tofix it. @' What's wrong with this? In a a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.
A: The belt is twisted, make it straight so it can be seriously injured by twisted belt. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-19 You can work properly, or ask your dealer tofix it. @' What's wrong with this? In a a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces.
Owner's Manual
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...seriously injuredif they are more likely to be the rounding, throughout pregnancy. go Before you can damage both the it, belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and worn as low as possible, below the lap portion should back out of the be way. If you slam... the door on the buckle. To unlatch the belt, push the button on you close the door, sure the beltis out of the way. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women.
...seriously injuredif they are more likely to be the rounding, throughout pregnancy. go Before you can damage both the it, belt and your vehicle. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and worn as low as possible, below the lap portion should back out of the be way. If you slam... the door on the buckle. To unlatch the belt, push the button on you close the door, sure the beltis out of the way. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women.
Owner's Manual
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...to protect the mother. bags are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system: Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as anyone, the key to malung for thatperson. -- -- Everyone in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal a ...) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. All air bags are designed to work with safety belts,but don't replace them properly. Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for You can be hurt in this section. 'A CAUTION: - - - - The best...
...to protect the mother. bags are the most important thingsto know about the air bag system: Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as anyone, the key to malung for thatperson. -- -- Everyone in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal a ...) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. All air bags are designed to work with safety belts,but don't replace them properly. Your Chevrolet has two air bags one air bag for You can be hurt in this section. 'A CAUTION: - - - - The best...
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... inflating an air bag, it could seriously injure you if there is an air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-22 Safety belts help keepyou in for malfunctions. The light tells you . Always wear your vehicle. Air bags inflate with air bags, Thedriver should sit... and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. of an eye. Always secure children properly in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of There is an electrica problem. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information...
... inflating an air bag, it could seriously injure you if there is an air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-22 Safety belts help keepyou in for malfunctions. The light tells you . Always wear your vehicle. Air bags inflate with air bags, Thedriver should sit... and the caution label on the instrument panel, which shows the air bag symbol. of an eye. Always secure children properly in your safety belt, even with great force, faster than the blink of There is an electrica problem. The system checks the air bag electrical system for more information...
Owner's Manual
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... inflates? Some components of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to severe frontal near -frontal collisions. In moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, or even... belted occupants contact the steering wheel can 't get an fresh air by safety belts. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering...
... inflates? Some components of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than a supplement to safety belts, and then onlyin moderate to severe frontal near -frontal collisions. In moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, or even... belted occupants contact the steering wheel can 't get an fresh air by safety belts. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag modules inside the steering...
Owner's Manual
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... is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness the system, when of the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. module records The information about the air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system bag modulein the steering...
... is equipped with a crash sensing and diagnostic module, which records information about the readiness the system, when of the sensors are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. module records The information about the air bag system. If you don't get them, the air bag system bag modulein the steering...
Owner's Manual
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...be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the Index. Avoid yellow connectors. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Rear SeatPassengers Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be injured if you is 1 For to wear one properly. 1-27 I F up ! It's very importantfor rear ... qualified to the windows have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who wearing safety belts. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. A CAUTION: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder...
...be serviced. To purchase a service manual, see "Service and in the Index. Avoid yellow connectors. Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Chevrolet Rear SeatPassengers Air bags affect how your Chevrolet should be injured if you is 1 For to wear one properly. 1-27 I F up ! It's very importantfor rear ... qualified to the windows have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag Rear passengers who wearing safety belts. Chevrolet dealer and the Malibu Service Manual have lap-shoulder belts. A CAUTION: Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions Lap-Shoulder...