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...1995 OldsrnobileEightyEightOwner'sManual . , , , ,, -. ., Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you have a problem while drivi.ng,as a flat tire or such overheated engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad 5-1 This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use. to Maintenanceschedule. 7-1 This section tells you to contact Oldsmobile... for assistance and how to use it to quickly find information and tips about the road and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. CustomerAssistanceInformation 8-1 This section tells ...
...1995 OldsrnobileEightyEightOwner'sManual . , , , ,, -. ., Seats and Restraint Systems 1-1 This section tells you have a problem while drivi.ng,as a flat tire or such overheated engine, etc. ProblemsontheRoad 5-1 This section tells you what fluids and lubricants to use. to Maintenanceschedule. 7-1 This section tells you to contact Oldsmobile... for assistance and how to use it to quickly find information and tips about the road and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. CustomerAssistanceInformation 8-1 This section tells ...
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For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS FASTEN BELTS SEAT These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Hefe are on your controls: WINDSHRLD WIPER Q -FL-1 4 TURN ...
For example, these symbols are used on an original battery: CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING CAUSTIC BATTERY ACID COULD CAUSE BURNS FASTEN BELTS SEAT These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM Hefe are on your controls: WINDSHRLD WIPER Q -FL-1 4 TURN ...
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It also tells you some things you how to the top your ears.This position of reduces thechance of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a neck injury in a crash. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downthat the topof the so restraint is closest to use safety belts properly. And it explains theSupplementalRestraint System, or "air bag" system. 1-4
It also tells you some things you how to the top your ears.This position of reduces thechance of the manual tells you should not do with safety belts. Safety Belts: They're for Everyone This part of a neck injury in a crash. Head Restraints Slide the head restraint up or downthat the topof the so restraint is closest to use safety belts properly. And it explains theSupplementalRestraint System, or "air bag" system. 1-4
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...do have been bad19 hurt or kiiled. Here's why: They work. Inmost crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in between. If you don't know it go goes. of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in the Index.) 3 In many people who buckle up a person wouldn't survive. .... I YOU never buckle up does matter ...a lot! In many states andCanadian provinces, the l.aw say to Why Safety Belts Work When you as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. Your vehicle hasa light that comes on as it will be a bad one. Suppose it's just a seat on anything...
...do have been bad19 hurt or kiiled. Here's why: They work. Inmost crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in between. If you don't know it go goes. of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are in the Index.) 3 In many people who buckle up a person wouldn't survive. .... I YOU never buckle up does matter ...a lot! In many states andCanadian provinces, the l.aw say to Why Safety Belts Work When you as fast as a reminder to wear safety belts. Your vehicle hasa light that comes on as it will be a bad one. Suppose it's just a seat on anything...
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...'re in a vehicle that has if air bags, you slow -down as vehicle does. the With safety belts,you still have to buckle up to get more timeto stop over more of for the safety belts. You stop . Every air bag system ever offered sale has required use of them . But they... work with so safety belts-- That'strue not only in are supplemental systems only; You get the most protection. That...
...'re in a vehicle that has if air bags, you slow -down as vehicle does. the With safety belts,you still have to buckle up to get more timeto stop over more of for the safety belts. You stop . Every air bag system ever offered sale has required use of them . But they... work with so safety belts-- That'strue not only in are supplemental systems only; You get the most protection. That...
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... different rules for everyone . Being a good driver doesn't protect you from home, why should I wear safety belts? And the greatestnumber of serious injuries and deathsoccur at speeds of home. First, you 're in your Oldsmobile, see the partof this manual called "Children." Followthose rules for smaller children and babies. We'll start...
... different rules for everyone . Being a good driver doesn't protect you from home, why should I wear safety belts? And the greatestnumber of serious injuries and deathsoccur at speeds of home. First, you 're in your Oldsmobile, see the partof this manual called "Children." Followthose rules for smaller children and babies. We'll start...
Owner's Manual
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... enough, see "Seats'' in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull belt across you ever had to unbuckle safety belt quickly if you . Adjust the seat(to see how, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the endof this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is the... positioned so you would be able to . 2. Pick up straight. 3. Here's how to make sureis secure. LapmShoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. the Don't let it clicks. If it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 4.
... enough, see "Seats'' in the Index) so you can sit up the latch plate and pull belt across you ever had to unbuckle safety belt quickly if you . Adjust the seat(to see how, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the endof this section. Make sure the release button on the buckle is the... positioned so you would be able to . 2. Pick up straight. 3. Here's how to make sureis secure. LapmShoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. the Don't let it clicks. If it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 4.
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...and move the height adjuster to slide underthe lap belt. These parts of the belt should goover the shoulder and acrossthe chest. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stopor crash. If you want it , belt would applyforce at your off shoulder. 1-11 if Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move... away The from your face and neck, but not falling your abdomen.This could cause serious or evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt should be likely to desired position.You can move it down without squeezing the it has lockedinto position. sure Adjust the height that...
...and move the height adjuster to slide underthe lap belt. These parts of the belt should goover the shoulder and acrossthe chest. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stopor crash. If you want it , belt would applyforce at your off shoulder. 1-11 if Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive, move... away The from your face and neck, but not falling your abdomen.This could cause serious or evenfatal injuries. The shoulder belt should be likely to desired position.You can move it down without squeezing the it has lockedinto position. sure Adjust the height that...
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A: The shoulder belt istoo loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way.
A: The shoulder belt istoo loose. It won't give nearly as much protection this way.
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all. It should be worn over the shoulder at times. L A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
all. It should be worn over the shoulder at times. L A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm.
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&= What's wrong with this? t I I 1 I I A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-15
&= What's wrong with this? t I I 1 I I A: The belt is twisted across the body. 1-15
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Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. -Your Oldsmobile has two air bags one air bagfor the driver and another air bag for right front passenger. If you slam the dooron it, you close the door, sure the beltis out of the be way. To vnlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. just The\belt should go back outof the way. the Here are the most important things to know about air the bag system: Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-16
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. -Your Oldsmobile has two air bags one air bagfor the driver and another air bag for right front passenger. If you slam the dooron it, you close the door, sure the beltis out of the be way. To vnlatch the belt, push the button on the buckle. just The\belt should go back outof the way. the Here are the most important things to know about air the bag system: Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. 1-16
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... distribute Air the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more as than a supplement safety belts, and then only in the possibly other parts. Air bags should never be regarded anything more gradually. bag inflated.Some components of won... not towardthe air bag. In moderate to the touch. l i windshields are designedto inflate only once. How does an airbag restrain? by safety belts. air bag supplements The @e protection provided by After the air bag inflates, it stop people from the also so quickly thatsome people may occur from...
... distribute Air the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more as than a supplement safety belts, and then only in the possibly other parts. Air bags should never be regarded anything more gradually. bag inflated.Some components of won... not towardthe air bag. In moderate to the touch. l i windshields are designedto inflate only once. How does an airbag restrain? by safety belts. air bag supplements The @e protection provided by After the air bag inflates, it stop people from the also so quickly thatsome people may occur from...
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... likely that the fetus won't hurt in a crash. The best way to protect the mother. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should worn as low as possible be pregnant women, as for women. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety... belts. . For be throughout the pregnancy. .. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for anyone, the keymaking to safety belts effective is to protect the fetus is wearing them properly. 1-22
... likely that the fetus won't hurt in a crash. The best way to protect the mother. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should worn as low as possible be pregnant women, as for women. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety... belts. . For be throughout the pregnancy. .. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for anyone, the keymaking to safety belts effective is to protect the fetus is wearing them properly. 1-22
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...will lock. If it does, let it go fully into the buckle, if you safety belt, which has no retractor. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt.See "Driver Position,'' earlier in a center seating position, have a lap you are ...using buckle see the for the center passenger position. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way and start again. If your vehicle has a center passenger position, be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling...
...will lock. If it does, let it go fully into the buckle, if you safety belt, which has no retractor. Right Front Passenger Position The right front passenger's safety belt works the same way as the driver's safety belt.See "Driver Position,'' earlier in a center seating position, have a lap you are ...using buckle see the for the center passenger position. When the lap portion of the belt is pulled out all the way and start again. If your vehicle has a center passenger position, be sure to use the correct buckle when buckling...
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...the rear seat are hurt more often crashes than those who aren't safety belted be able to unbuckle safety belt quickly the if-youever had to buckle up! Rear passengers who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions n Buckle, position and release the same ...way as shownuntil pull the beltis snug. Accident statisticsshow that unbelted people in wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat...
...the rear seat are hurt more often crashes than those who aren't safety belted be able to unbuckle safety belt quickly the if-youever had to buckle up! Rear passengers who are wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions n Buckle, position and release the same ...way as shownuntil pull the beltis snug. Accident statisticsshow that unbelted people in wearing safety belts. Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat...
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you 'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or a crash. And you slid underit, the If belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. just force to take belt restraining forces. if on To unlatch the belt, push the button the buckle. The shoulder belt should go .over shoulder and across the chest; the These parts of the'body are best able to the strong pelvic bones.
you 'd be less likely to slide under the lap belt. The safety belt locks there's a sudden stop or a crash. And you slid underit, the If belt would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries. just force to take belt restraining forces. if on To unlatch the belt, push the button the buckle. The shoulder belt should go .over shoulder and across the chest; the These parts of the'body are best able to the strong pelvic bones.
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... the elastic cord out from its storage clip. There is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts: 1. Slide the guide under the belt. 1-27 seatback and the interior body, about half-way down the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove ...the guide from between the 2. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children andSmall Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides willprovide added comfort for children whohave outgrown child restraints and for each outside passenger position in the rear...
... the elastic cord out from its storage clip. There is how you should install the comfort guides on the shoulder belts: 1. Slide the guide under the belt. 1-27 seatback and the interior body, about half-way down the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove ...the guide from between the 2. Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children andSmall Adults Rear shoulder belt comfort guides willprovide added comfort for children whohave outgrown child restraints and for each outside passenger position in the rear...
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... the seatback. Make sure that the guide between the button stop '' on the shoulder belt that the belt is on keeps the belt from going toofar into the slotsof the guide. 5. Make sure that both the lap belt and shoulder belt are secured the properly. Insert two edges of the retractor, and place the guide...
... the seatback. Make sure that the guide between the button stop '' on the shoulder belt that the belt is on keeps the belt from going toofar into the slotsof the guide. 5. Make sure that both the lap belt and shoulder belt are secured the properly. Insert two edges of the retractor, and place the guide...
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'...- ..., ..I Child Restraints Be sure to that. You may find these instructions onthe restraint itself or a in booklet, or both.These restraints use the belt system in the front passenger seat. do Where to be secured within the restraint tohelp reduce the chance of personal injury. We at General Motors ...
'...- ..., ..I Child Restraints Be sure to that. You may find these instructions onthe restraint itself or a in booklet, or both.These restraints use the belt system in the front passenger seat. do Where to be secured within the restraint tohelp reduce the chance of personal injury. We at General Motors ...