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... Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 index ...i vu 99 3-1 3-2 3-1 8 3-23 A t Idin Cttctnm/c-\ IW UY=GIII\J~ ... 3-38 the Road. The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent...
... Schedule ...6-2 Customer Assistance Information ...7-1 Customer Assistance Information ...7-2 index ...i vu 99 3-1 3-2 3-1 8 3-23 A t Idin Cttctnm/c-\ IW UY=GIII\J~ ... 3-38 the Road. The 2003 Chevrolet Malibu Owner Manual Seats and Restraint Systems ...Front Seats ...Rear Seats ...Safety Belts ...Child Restraints ...Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) ...Restraint System Check ...Features and Controls ...Keys ...Doors and Locks ...Windows ...Theft-Deterrent...
Owner's Manual
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...let this happen." I I In the caution area, we tell you were to ignore the warning. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you orotherpeople. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do to tell you about things that could hurt you or others could hurt you if you what the hazard is.... Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a number of safety cautions in this book. You will find a circle with a slash through it in this book. I s These mean there i ...
...let this happen." I I In the caution area, we tell you were to ignore the warning. Please read these cautions. If you don't, you orotherpeople. This safety symbol means "Don't,'' "Don't do to tell you about things that could hurt you or others could hurt you if you what the hazard is.... Safety Warnings and Symbols You will also find a number of safety cautions in this book. You will find a circle with a slash through it in this book. I s These mean there i ...
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... some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY A LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTSTO PROTECT OCCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN A-TTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD+ SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT C * LIGHTING MASTER / SWITCH - J SERVICE MANUAL...
... some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY A LATCH BOTH LAP AND SHOULDER BELTSTO PROTECT OCCUPANT DO NOT TWIST SAFETY BELT WHEN A-TTACHING FASTEN SEAT BELTS MOVE SEAT FULLY REARWARD+ SECURE CHILD SEAT PULL BELT COMPLETELY THEN SECURE CHILD SEAT C * LIGHTING MASTER / SWITCH - J SERVICE MANUAL...
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... Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1.6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-7 ...1-7 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-11 How to Put the Restraint ...1-40 Top Strap ...1-41 P-L-A., r - - ~ - ........1-31 Older Children ...1-31 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Child Restraint Systems ...1-37 Where to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-12 Driver Position ...1-13 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-22 Center Rear...
... Six-Way Power Driver Seat ...1-3 Reclining Seatbacks ...1-4 Head Restraints ...1-5 Rear Seats ...1.6 Rear Seat Operation ...1-6 Safety Belts ...1-7 ...1-7 Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone Questions and Answers About Safety Belts ...1-11 How to Put the Restraint ...1-40 Top Strap ...1-41 P-L-A., r - - ~ - ........1-31 Older Children ...1-31 Infants and Young Children ...1-34 Child Restraint Systems ...1-37 Where to Wear Safety Belts Properly ...1-12 Driver Position ...1-13 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy ...1-21 Right Front Passenger Position ...1-22 Rear Seat Passengers ...1-22 Center Rear...
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... lap belt can't do it will be dangerous. Thensit .. atac QliU uvltias y w u l a-4rfih, h r lO+L ., --A wets Ill &lit a r c r y WG - In a crash the belt couldgo up , your safety belts can be in motion can 't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. II LJaCin :".*L- Instead, it 's job either. e ..." properly. 1-5
... lap belt can't do it will be dangerous. Thensit .. atac QliU uvltias y w u l a-4rfih, h r lO+L ., --A wets Ill &lit a r c r y WG - In a crash the belt couldgo up , your safety belts can be in motion can 't do its job because it , receiving neck or other injuries. II LJaCin :".*L- Instead, it 's job either. e ..." properly. 1-5
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Be sure everyone in your vehicleis in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be , if you how to use safety belts properly. let ,.iyone ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be ejected from ... buckled up . This part of the manual tells you are more Do likely to buckle up . not allow people to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. I - - - 1.-- 9 ai~u c;rlec;n trral y u u ~ passtaryt=ra -1 1L-1 Your vehicle has a light that is extremely c,.lge. ,us to ridein any area of your vehicle that...
Be sure everyone in your vehicleis in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be , if you how to use safety belts properly. let ,.iyone ride where he or she can be seriously injured or killed. In the same crash, you might not be ejected from ... buckled up . This part of the manual tells you are more Do likely to buckle up . not allow people to ride in a seat and using a safety belt properly. I - - - 1.-- 9 ai~u c;rlec;n trral y u u ~ passtaryt=ra -1 1L-1 Your vehicle has a light that is extremely c,.lge. ,us to ridein any area of your vehicle that...
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... that even buckled up, a person wouldn't survive, But most crashes are in between. Here's why: They work. In many of safety belts in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Suppose it goes. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up can be a bad one. Why... Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it 's just a seat on anything, you ride in a crash. You never kvow if...
... that even buckled up, a person wouldn't survive, But most crashes are in between. Here's why: They work. In many of safety belts in all Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Suppose it goes. After more than 30 years of them, people who buckle up can be a bad one. Why... Safety Belts Work When you go as fast as it 's just a seat on anything, you ride in a crash. You never kvow if...
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... insteaa oi tnem. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you slow down . And your strongest bones take the forces. or the safety belts! You get more distance, and your chance of being conscious during and after an accident if I have to buckle up to get the most.... That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and othrr collisions. 1-11 A: You could be in most protection. With safety belts, you still have to wear safety belts? Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in the future. Q: If my vehicle has...
... insteaa oi tnem. Even if you're in a vehicle that has air bags, you slow down . And your strongest bones take the forces. or the safety belts! You get more distance, and your chance of being conscious during and after an accident if I have to buckle up to get the most.... That's true not only in frontal collisions, but especially in side and othrr collisions. 1-11 A: You could be in most protection. With safety belts, you still have to wear safety belts? Every air bag system ever offered for sale has required the use of them in the future. Q: If my vehicle has...
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... We'll start with the driver position. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for smaller children and babies. even onethat isn't yourfault - Be aware that there are for everyone .... a child will be hurt. First, you from home, why should I never drive far from things beyond your vehicle has. Safety belts are special things to know about safety belts and children. Follow those rules for everyone 's protection. Being a gooddriver doesn't protect you 'll want to know which...
... We'll start with the driver position. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. How to Wear Safety Belts Properly This part is only for smaller children and babies. even onethat isn't yourfault - Be aware that there are for everyone .... a child will be hurt. First, you from home, why should I never drive far from things beyond your vehicle has. Safety belts are special things to know about safety belts and children. Follow those rules for everyone 's protection. Being a gooddriver doesn't protect you 'll want to know which...
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If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you ever had to. 5. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is secure. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull 'up on the latch plate to make sure it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you can buckle the belt, Pull up on the shoulder belt. 1-14 Make sure the release button on page 1-30.
If the belt stops before it reaches the buckle, tilt the latch plate and keep pulling until you ever had to. 5. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is secure. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull 'up on the latch plate to make sure it is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you can buckle the belt, Pull up on the shoulder belt. 1-14 Make sure the release button on page 1-30.
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Andyou'd be worn low and snug on the hips, justtouching the thighs. If you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 1-15 This couldcause serious or even fatal injuries. These parts of the body are best able to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. In a crash, this applies force to the strongpelvic bones. The shoulder belt should be less likely to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you slid under thelap belt. The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulderand across thechest.
Andyou'd be worn low and snug on the hips, justtouching the thighs. If you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. 1-15 This couldcause serious or even fatal injuries. These parts of the body are best able to slide under it, the belt would apply force at your abdomen. In a crash, this applies force to the strongpelvic bones. The shoulder belt should be less likely to take belt restraining forces. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or if you slid under thelap belt. The lap part of the belt should go over the shoulderand across thechest.
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... it's more often in crashes than those who are hurt more likely that the fetus won't be hurt in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. If you will engage the child restraint locking feature. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions n 1-22 Accident statistics show that unbelted people in ...ever pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle in the rear seat are wearing safety belts. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt - Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for one thing. When a safety belt is wearing them properly. The best way to protect the fetus is to...
... it's more often in crashes than those who are hurt more likely that the fetus won't be hurt in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts. If you will engage the child restraint locking feature. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions n 1-22 Accident statistics show that unbelted people in ...ever pull the shoulder portion of the vehicle in the rear seat are wearing safety belts. For pregnant women, as the driver's safety belt - Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for one thing. When a safety belt is wearing them properly. The best way to protect the fetus is to...
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... across you . Then pull the belt across you ever had to. 1-23 If the belt is positioned so you would be abie to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you very quickly. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Here's how to make sure it is secure... to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to unlock it. I t . _ -- 1 - - 1 ~ 1 . * L 1. button on the buckle is not long enough, see Safety Belt Make sure the release Extender on the latch plate to wear one properly. 2. l l : - -.
... across you . Then pull the belt across you ever had to. 1-23 If the belt is positioned so you would be abie to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you very quickly. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Here's how to make sure it is secure... to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Lap-Shoulder Belt The positions next to unlock it. I t . _ -- 1 - - 1 ~ 1 . * L 1. button on the buckle is not long enough, see Safety Belt Make sure the release Extender on the latch plate to wear one properly. 2. l l : - -.
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The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-25 In a crash, you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. too loose. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
The shoulder belt should fit against your body. To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle. 1-25 In a crash, you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. too loose. The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash, or if you would move forward too much, which could increase injury.
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To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-26 Center Rear Passenger Position Lap Belt U When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt. 1-26 Center Rear Passenger Position Lap Belt U When you sit in the center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
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Buckle, position and release it the same way as shown until the belt is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-27 Make sure the release button on page 1-30. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is snug. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
Buckle, position and release it the same way as shown until the belt is positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. 1-27 Make sure the release button on page 1-30. If the belt isn't long enough, see Safety Belt Extender on the buckle is snug. To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt.
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...from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Here's how to remove the guide from its storage clip. 1-28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide... added safety belt comfort for older children who have this feature already. There is one guide available for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be installed...
...from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt: 1. Here's how to remove the guide from its storage clip. 1-28 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. Rear shoulder belt comfort guides will provide... added safety belt comfort for older children who have this feature already. There is one guide available for Children and Small Adults Your vehicle may be installed...
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... will be just for you, andjust for you. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fit. The extender will fasten around you, you choose. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in between the seatback and the inte'rior body, leaving only the loop of the guides. It's free.... Pull the guide upward to the regular safety belt. 4. Turn the guide and clip inward and in Rear Seat Passengers on page 7-22. To wear it, just attach it . Make sure that you...
... will be just for you, andjust for you. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fit. The extender will fasten around you, you choose. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as described in between the seatback and the inte'rior body, leaving only the loop of the guides. It's free.... Pull the guide upward to the regular safety belt. 4. Turn the guide and clip inward and in Rear Seat Passengers on page 7-22. To wear it, just attach it . Make sure that you...
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... shoulder belt can provide. 1-31 The lap belt should not cross the face or neck. A: If possible, an older child should wear the vehicle's safety belts. Older children who are not buckled up , or can strike other people who are restrained in a crash. I you have outgrown booster seats should..., which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in the rear seat. Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? The shoulder belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the vehicle. In a crash, children who have the choice...
... shoulder belt can provide. 1-31 The lap belt should not cross the face or neck. A: If possible, an older child should wear the vehicle's safety belts. Older children who are not buckled up , or can strike other people who are restrained in a crash. I you have outgrown booster seats should..., which could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in the rear seat. Child Restraints Older Children Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts? The shoulder belt should fit snugly below the hips, just touching the top of the vehicle. In a crash, children who have the choice...
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... be sure that in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that has only a lap belt. 1-32
... be sure that in the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is sitting in a rear seat outside position, see "Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides" in a crash the child's upper body would have the restraint that has only a lap belt. 1-32