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... section explains how to start and operate your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. i Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you ... and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. You can use . The 1997 GMC Savana Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. ... Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly.
... section explains how to start and operate your audio system. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact GMC for assistance and how to get service and owner publications. i Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you ... and the Road Here you'll find something you want to read. You can use . The 1997 GMC Savana Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to use your vehicle running properly and looking good. ... Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to keep your seats and safety belts properly.
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... about some things you should do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-10 1-14 1-15 1-15 1-24 1-25 1-25 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask -About Safety Belts and the Answers How to use your vehicle and how to ...Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable...
... about some things you should do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-10 1-14 1-15 1-15 1-24 1-25 1-25 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask -About Safety Belts and the Answers How to use your vehicle and how to ...Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Inflatable...
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... would be in front of you 're reclined like this. This could gointo it, receiving neck other injuries. or The lap belt can 't their job when do its job because it will be there, not at your body. Instead, it won't beagainst your pelvic bones. For proper ...protection whenthe vehicle isin motion, have a seatback reclined vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belts can 't do you . In a crash the belt couldgo up , your safety...
... would be in front of you 're reclined like this. This could gointo it, receiving neck other injuries. or The lap belt can 't their job when do its job because it will be there, not at your body. Instead, it won't beagainst your pelvic bones. For proper ...protection whenthe vehicle isin motion, have a seatback reclined vehicle is in the seat and wear your safety belts can 't do you . In a crash the belt couldgo up , your safety...
Owner's Manual
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... head restraint up or down so that isn't lockedinto place properly can move forward in a crash. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are not twisted and are fixed on some models and adjustable on the seatback to the person sitting there. Be sure... tolock the seat into place properly when installing it is twistedor not properly attached won't provide the protection needed in a sudden stop . C I -...
... head restraint up or down so that isn't lockedinto place properly can move forward in a crash. After installing the seat, always check to be sure that the safety belts are not twisted and are fixed on some models and adjustable on the seatback to the person sitting there. Be sure... tolock the seat into place properly when installing it is twistedor not properly attached won't provide the protection needed in a sudden stop . C I -...
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To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the seat base in the rear. 1-6 Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the safety belt. 2. Removing the Rear Seat 1. Lift the carpedmat flap at the inboard side of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the bench seatto be removed.
To do this, press the tip of a key into the release hole of the seat base in the rear. 1-6 Disconnect the quick release latch plates for the lap shoulder belts on the safety belt. 2. Removing the Rear Seat 1. Lift the carpedmat flap at the inboard side of the safety belt buckle while pulling up on the bench seatto be removed.
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3. Replacing the Rear Seat 1. Position the seat into the open slots in both seat bases onto the pins inside of the seat base, pull the carpedmat flap back on the seat base while holding the carpet/mat back. Push the seatforward in the railfor the pin. 9. Both locking pins that lock the seatinto place must be... stowed position on the inboard side to locate the hole in the rail, hooking both rails. Remove the pin from the floor rails. 2. Stow the seat belt latch plateon the clip at therear of the rails. 5. flap 1-8 To install the locking pin at the window trim.
3. Replacing the Rear Seat 1. Position the seat into the open slots in both seat bases onto the pins inside of the seat base, pull the carpedmat flap back on the seat base while holding the carpet/mat back. Push the seatforward in the railfor the pin. 9. Both locking pins that lock the seatinto place must be... stowed position on the inboard side to locate the hole in the rail, hooking both rails. Remove the pin from the floor rails. 2. Stow the seat belt latch plateon the clip at therear of the rails. 5. flap 1-8 To install the locking pin at the window trim.
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Insert the red handled locking pin into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat. Rotate the red handle down until it is in the retaining clip. 8. Repeat this procedure for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the seat base. 7. Do not twist the belt. 1-9 Connect the quick release latch plates for the other seat base. 10. 6. Replace the carpet/mat flap to its original position. 9.
Insert the red handled locking pin into the buckles attached at the outboard positions of the bench seat. Rotate the red handle down until it is in the retaining clip. 8. Repeat this procedure for the lap shoulder belts by inserting the latch plates into the seat base. 7. Do not twist the belt. 1-9 Connect the quick release latch plates for the other seat base. 10. 6. Replace the carpet/mat flap to its original position. 9.
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...seriously injured or killed. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts.Be sure everyone inyour vehicle isin a seat and using a safety belt properly. A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he... or she can be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your passengers' belts are more likely to ridein a ca...
...seriously injured or killed. You can 't wear a safety belt properly. Safety Belts: They'refor Everyone This part of the manual tells you should not do with seats and safety belts.Be sure everyone inyour vehicle isin a seat and using a safety belt properly. A CAUTION: Don't let anyone ride where he... or she can be seriously injured or killed. Always fasten your passengers' belts are more likely to ridein a ca...
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... a crash. Suppose it will be a bad one. You never know if you don't knowif it 's just a on wheels. Take the simplest vehicle. seat 1-11 A few crashes are clear. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be so serious that comes on anything, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety... belts. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up a person wouldn'tsurvive. If you ride in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive ...
... a crash. Suppose it will be a bad one. You never know if you don't knowif it 's just a on wheels. Take the simplest vehicle. seat 1-11 A few crashes are clear. Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be so serious that comes on anything, you go as fast as a reminder to wear safety... belts. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled up a person wouldn'tsurvive. If you ride in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive ...
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...good driver, andI never drive far from things beyond your control, such as baddrivers. Here's howto wear it properly. @ If I wear safety belts? We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. even onethat isn't your vehicle has. And ... Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your passengers can sit up straight. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. A: Be aware that there are foreveryone. Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for smaller children and babies.
...good driver, andI never drive far from things beyond your control, such as baddrivers. Here's howto wear it properly. @ If I wear safety belts? We'll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part describes the driver's restraint system. even onethat isn't your vehicle has. And ... Being a good driver doesn't protect you 're in your passengers can sit up straight. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. A: Be aware that there are foreveryone. Adjust the seat (to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for smaller children and babies.
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... lock. for the driver only. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way and start again, Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or airbag system. See "Driver Position" earlier in seat, your vehicle has an air bag for If it... the rightfront passenger's in this section. If it doesn't say SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the instrument panel front of the right front passenger's seat, your vehicle has air bags -- one air bag forthe two driver and another air bag the rightfront passenger.
... lock. for the driver only. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way and start again, Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or airbag system. See "Driver Position" earlier in seat, your vehicle has an air bag for If it... the rightfront passenger's in this section. If it doesn't say SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT on the instrument panel front of the right front passenger's seat, your vehicle has air bags -- one air bag forthe two driver and another air bag the rightfront passenger.
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...things to knowabout the air bag system: designed to work t y in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt, even with safety belts,but there is no right front passenger's seat, your vehicle has an air bag for that person. -- Here are designed to work with air bags. Theyaren't ... inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your vehicle hits something. Always wear your safety belt even if you . You can be severelyinjured or killed in moderate to inflateat all in your vehicle doesn't have air bags. Air bags ...
...things to knowabout the air bag system: designed to work t y in a crash if you aren't wearing your safety belt, even with safety belts,but there is no right front passenger's seat, your vehicle has an air bag for that person. -- Here are designed to work with air bags. Theyaren't ... inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. Wearing your safety beltduring a crash helps reduce your vehicle hits something. Always wear your safety belt even if you . You can be severelyinjured or killed in moderate to inflateat all in your vehicle doesn't have air bags. Air bags ...
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... the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that change your vehicle. (The phone numbers and addresses for rear seat passengers to the front of the vehicle in a crash. A: Yes. If you have any of Two the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in Also, the ...hurt more often in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts. If you modify your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they can strike others out of the vehicle that unbelted peoplein the rear seat are wearing safety belts. Accident statistics show that could keep the i bag...
... the push bumper or bicycle rack is attached to your vehicle so that change your vehicle. (The phone numbers and addresses for rear seat passengers to the front of the vehicle in a crash. A: Yes. If you have any of Two the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in Also, the ...hurt more often in the vehicle whoare wearing safety belts. If you modify your vehicle's frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they can strike others out of the vehicle that unbelted peoplein the rear seat are wearing safety belts. Accident statistics show that could keep the i bag...
Owner's Manual
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...the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able unbuckle the safety belt quickly to if you have a lap safety belt, which has retractor. Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in a center seating position, you ever had to. 1-36 and Buckle, position and release ...the same wayas the lap it along the belt. When you sit in the center positions...
...the release buttonon the buckleis positioned so you would be able unbuckle the safety belt quickly to if you have a lap safety belt, which has retractor. Lap Belt If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in a center seating position, you ever had to. 1-36 and Buckle, position and release ...the same wayas the lap it along the belt. When you sit in the center positions...
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... has a right front passenger's air bag, alwayssecure a rear-facing child restraint ina rear seat. Here's why: Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models). The instructions that you secure a forward-facing child restraint, ...seriously injured if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. These restraints use the belt system in the front passenger seat. This is ,it will show thatchildren are safer if they are restrained in the right front seat. We at only 25mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby ...
... has a right front passenger's air bag, alwayssecure a rear-facing child restraint ina rear seat. Here's why: Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to Put the Restraint (Except Cargo Vans and Cab and Chassis Models). The instructions that you secure a forward-facing child restraint, ...seriously injured if the right front passenger's air bag inflates. These restraints use the belt system in the front passenger seat. This is ,it will show thatchildren are safer if they are restrained in the right front seat. We at only 25mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby ...
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...earlier part See about the top strap if the child restrainthas one. 1. Securing a Child Restraint inRear a Outside Seat Position 1-42 If the shoulder belt goes infront of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child... or neck, put it behind the child restraint. Secure the child in your vehiclebecause the top strap anchor cannot be using the lap-shoulder belt. Top Strap Some child restraints have atop strap. Don't use this type of child restraint without anchoring the top strap. You'll be ...
...earlier part See about the top strap if the child restrainthas one. 1. Securing a Child Restraint inRear a Outside Seat Position 1-42 If the shoulder belt goes infront of the vehicle's safety belt through or around the restraint. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child... or neck, put it behind the child restraint. Secure the child in your vehiclebecause the top strap anchor cannot be using the lap-shoulder belt. Top Strap Some child restraints have atop strap. Don't use this type of child restraint without anchoring the top strap. You'll be ...
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To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and letit go back all the way. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in Center Seat Position 6. The safety belt will move freely again and be using the lap belt. You'll be ready to be sure it is secure. Securing a Child Restraint a in different directions to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-44
To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint. To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and letit go back all the way. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. 7. Push and pull the child restraint in Center Seat Position 6. The safety belt will move freely again and be using the lap belt. You'll be ready to be sure it is secure. Securing a Child Restraint a in different directions to work for an adult or larger child passenger. 1-44
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Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to be sure it is secure. If it along the belt. 2. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to . 6. restraint in a different place in the child ... and contact the child restraint makerfor their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. 1-45 Buckle the belt. To tighten the belt, pull its free endwhile you how. Make the belt as long as the instructions say. 4. Put the restraint on the child restraint. 7 . The child restraint...
Make sure the release buttonis positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to be sure it is secure. If it along the belt. 2. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to . 6. restraint in a different place in the child ... and contact the child restraint makerfor their advice about how to attach the child restraint properly. 1-45 Buckle the belt. To tighten the belt, pull its free endwhile you how. Make the belt as long as the instructions say. 4. Put the restraint on the child restraint. 7 . The child restraint...
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... a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. This is a passenger van, always secure a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. It willbe ready to the inflating air bag.... Here's why: Securing a Child Restraint in this vehicle. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, never put a rear-facing child restraint in the Right Front Seat... the passenger seat as far back as it will go. To remove the child restraint,...
... a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. This is a passenger van, always secure a rear-facing child restraint in this seat. It willbe ready to the inflating air bag.... Here's why: Securing a Child Restraint in this vehicle. If a forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, never put a rear-facing child restraint in the Right Front Seat... the passenger seat as far back as it will go. To remove the child restraint,...
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...the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, put it willgo before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the Index.) h 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the ...child restraint instructions will show you would be using the lap-shoulder belt. You'll be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 1-47 If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as the instructions say. 4. Make sure the ...
...the child restraint. 5. Buckle the belt. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, put it willgo before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See "Seats" in the Index.) h 2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the ...child restraint instructions will show you would be using the lap-shoulder belt. You'll be able to unbuckle the safety belt quicklyif you ever had to. 1-47 If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, always move the seat as far back as the instructions say. 4. Make sure the ...