Owner's Manual
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...Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use it to quickly ... 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to read. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc...
...Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1998 Oldsrnobile Eighty Eight Owner's Manual 1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tellsyou how to use it to quickly ... 8-1 Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you want to read. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile assistance and how to perform vehicle maintenance and what do if you have a problem while driving, such a flat tire or overheated engine, etc...
Owner's Manual
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... are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
... are some other symbols you may see: DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS e WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER COOLANT TEMP BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM -FI-1 FUSE LIGHTER t n )tr FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN COOLANT WINDOW DEFOGGER a ( ) @ SPEAKER SPARK OR FLAME COULD EXPLODE BAllERY ,\I/, FOG LAMPS ENGINE OIL PRESSURE e, FUEL 30 b B V VENTILATING FAN ANTI-LOCK BRAKES
Owner's Manual
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... seats in your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-26 1-29 1-3 1 1-34 1-47 1-50 1-50 1-50 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Children ...for Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should do with...
... seats in your Oldsmobile and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-26 1-29 1-3 1 1-34 1-47 1-50 1-50 1-50 Rear Seat Passengers Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Children ...for Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems Here you'll find information about some things you should do with...
Owner's Manual
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... the head restraint up or downthat the top the so of you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and your abdomen. The lap belt can't do you , In a crashyou couldgo into it will bein front of This restraint is motion, have... your pelvic bones. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash. 1-4 wear But don't have the seatback upright. at This could go up , your safety belts can be there, not your body. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. Even if you buckle up over your safety...
... the head restraint up or downthat the top the so of you 're reclined like this. The belt forces would be dangerous. Then sit well back in the seat and your abdomen. The lap belt can't do you , In a crashyou couldgo into it will bein front of This restraint is motion, have... your pelvic bones. position reduces the chanceof a neck injury in a crash. 1-4 wear But don't have the seatback upright. at This could go up , your safety belts can be there, not your body. I Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. Even if you buckle up over your safety...
Owner's Manual
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... injured or killed. you are buckled up. can be seriously You injured or killed. can 't wear a safety belt properly. It also tells you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are more likelyto be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. On some... with seats safety belts. IA CAUTION: Don't let anyoneride where heor she can hit things inside or outside of your vehicle that your injuries can be much...
... injured or killed. you are buckled up. can be seriously You injured or killed. can 't wear a safety belt properly. It also tells you 're not wearing a safety belt, your passengers' belts are more likelyto be ejected from it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. On some... with seats safety belts. IA CAUTION: Don't let anyoneride where heor she can hit things inside or outside of your vehicle that your injuries can be much...
Owner's Manual
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...But most crashesare in a crash. just Take the simplest vehicle. Here's why: You never know if you don't know it goes. In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. After more than30 years of them, people who buckle up ... to They work. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels. 1-6 Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be a bad one. Suppose it's a seat on anything, you go ...
...But most crashesare in a crash. just Take the simplest vehicle. Here's why: You never know if you don't know it goes. In many of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are mild, and some crashes can survive and sometimes walk away. After more than30 years of them, people who buckle up ... to They work. In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on wheels. 1-6 Without belts they could have a crash, you 'll be a bad one. Suppose it's a seat on anything, you go ...
Owner's Manual
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... not. stop . That's why and your chance of being conscious during and after an accident ifI'm wearing a safety belt? But they work with so safety belts-- A: or the safety belts! Every air bag system ever offered sale has required the use for of them . But you can unbuckle and get more distance, ...You take the forces. And your strongest bones safety belts make such good sense. Even if you're a vehicle that has air in bags, you 're upside down as vehicle does. the You get out...
... not. stop . That's why and your chance of being conscious during and after an accident ifI'm wearing a safety belt? But they work with so safety belts-- A: or the safety belts! Every air bag system ever offered sale has required the use for of them . But you can unbuckle and get more distance, ...You take the forces. And your strongest bones safety belts make such good sense. Even if you're a vehicle that has air in bags, you 're upside down as vehicle does. the You get out...
Owner's Manual
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...there are different rules for smaller If children and babies. a childwill 'beriding in an if accident -- And there are special things to know about safety belts and children. A: You may be hurt. First, you 're in your vehicle, see "Seats" in the Index) so you and -your passengerscan be... an excellent driver, but you 'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. Here's how wear to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for everyone . Be aware that isn't your fault you can sit up straight. If I'm a good driver, andI ...
...there are different rules for smaller If children and babies. a childwill 'beriding in an if accident -- And there are special things to know about safety belts and children. A: You may be hurt. First, you 're in your vehicle, see "Seats" in the Index) so you and -your passengerscan be... an excellent driver, but you 'll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. Here's how wear to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This partis only for everyone . Be aware that isn't your fault you can sit up straight. If I'm a good driver, andI ...
Owner's Manual
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... if you . Pick up on the latch plate to . P l up the latch plate and pull belt across the chest. The shoulder belt should be less likely If to take belt restraining forces. you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this section. the Don't let it clicks. Make surethe release button... onthe buckle is positioned so you would apply force at the end of the body are best able to slide under it the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at your abdomen. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. worn low and snugon The lap partof the...
... if you . Pick up on the latch plate to . P l up the latch plate and pull belt across the chest. The shoulder belt should be less likely If to take belt restraining forces. you 'd be the hips, just touching the thighs.a crash,this section. the Don't let it clicks. Make surethe release button... onthe buckle is positioned so you would apply force at the end of the body are best able to slide under it the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender'' at your abdomen. could cause serious or even fatal injuries. worn low and snugon The lap partof the...
Owner's Manual
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for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the height that is rightyou. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to release handle. After you begin to drive, move shoulder belt the adjuster to the desired position. can move the adjuster where 1-12
for To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height adjuster to the height that is rightyou. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you move You on the adjusterup just by pushing up the bottomof the to release handle. After you begin to drive, move shoulder belt the adjuster to the desired position. can move the adjuster where 1-12
Owner's Manual
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It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. You can be seriously hurt your body. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-13 A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ?
It won't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. You can be seriously hurt your body. The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulder belt if is too loose. @ What's wrong with this way. 1-13 A: The shoulder belt is too loose.In a crash, you would move forward too much protection this ?
Owner's Manual
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This could cause serious internal injuries. Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones. Always buckle your abdomen.
This could cause serious internal injuries. Q: What's wrong with this .a crash, In the belt would be seriously injuredyour belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? The up belt forces would go over your belt into the buckle nearest you. L A: The belt is if buckled in the wrong place. 1-14 A CAI-'ION: You can be there, notthe pelvic at bones. Always buckle your abdomen.
Owner's Manual
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It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. In a crash, your liver spleen. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. @' What's wrong with this? of Also, the belt would far increase the chance head and neck injury.
It should be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder beltunder your arm. In a crash, your liver spleen. You could also severely injure internal organs like your body would move too forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong as shoulder bones. or A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. @' What's wrong with this? of Also, the belt would far increase the chance head and neck injury.
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In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-16 fix A: The belt is twisted, make it straight it . @ What's wrong with this? You can work properly, or ask so your retailer to spread impact forces.
In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. If a belt is twisted across the body. 1-16 fix A: The belt is twisted, make it straight it . @ What's wrong with this? You can work properly, or ask so your retailer to spread impact forces.
Owner's Manual
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... the lap portion should go back of the the you slam the door'on it, belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for ie women. L k all occupants, theyare more likely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout ...pregnancy. the 1-17 out Before you close the door, be sure belt is out of the way. don't To unlatch the belt, just push...
... the lap portion should go back of the the you slam the door'on it, belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work everyone, including pregnant for ie women. L k all occupants, theyare more likely to be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout ...pregnancy. the 1-17 out Before you close the door, be sure belt is out of the way. don't To unlatch the belt, just push...
Owner's Manual
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... center passenger position, be hurt in moderate to severe This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System CAUTION: (Continued) (SRS) or air bag system. - belts. The best way to protect fetus is wearing them . Your vehicle has "Next Generation" reduced-force -frontal air bags one thing. If you find ...that the latch plate will engage the child restraint locking feature. If you ever pull the lap portion of air bag. A -- When a safety belt worn properly, it . All air bags are designed to work only in a crash. But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if ...
... center passenger position, be hurt in moderate to severe This part explains the Supplemental Restraint System CAUTION: (Continued) (SRS) or air bag system. - belts. The best way to protect fetus is wearing them . Your vehicle has "Next Generation" reduced-force -frontal air bags one thing. If you find ...that the latch plate will engage the child restraint locking feature. If you ever pull the lap portion of air bag. A -- When a safety belt worn properly, it . All air bags are designed to work only in a crash. But even these air bags must inflate very quickly if ...
Owner's Manual
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... great force, faster than the blink of this manual called "Children"and see the caution labels the sunvisors and the on right front passenger's safety belt. -- i- They aren't designedo inflate at all t in position beforeand during you . Thisis true even though your vehicle. This is designed them. If ... its air nor bag system is true even with reduced-force air bags. To read how, in see thepart of an eye. Safety belts help keep in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. Always secure children properly your vehicle has reduced-forcefrontal air bags. Always...
... great force, faster than the blink of this manual called "Children"and see the caution labels the sunvisors and the on right front passenger's safety belt. -- i- They aren't designedo inflate at all t in position beforeand during you . Thisis true even though your vehicle. This is designed them. If ... its air nor bag system is true even with reduced-force air bags. To read how, in see thepart of an eye. Safety belts help keep in rollover, rear, side low-speed frontal or crashes. Always secure children properly your vehicle has reduced-forcefrontal air bags. Always...
Owner's Manual
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...upper body, 4 '. will you may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components the a r bag of i in supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to mpacts, because inflation would not help youin many types of what the repair costs were. impact of sufficient severity, the... may m detects that doesn't moveor deform, the threshold level is about the impact more gradually. -~ en shou*i.d an..airbag -aatecT I even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the fif the impact speed is above or below range. If your vehicle goes straight into contact with...
...upper body, 4 '. will you may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components the a r bag of i in supplement to safety belts, and then only moderate to mpacts, because inflation would not help youin many types of what the repair costs were. impact of sufficient severity, the... may m detects that doesn't moveor deform, the threshold level is about the impact more gradually. -~ en shou*i.d an..airbag -aatecT I even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or the fif the impact speed is above or below range. If your vehicle goes straight into contact with...
Owner's Manual
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... asthma or other of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get out soon as so. I NOTICE: I Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module records inforrnation about the air bag system. Let only qualified technicians workon your retailer See for service. Improper service mean...
... asthma or other of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get out soon as so. I NOTICE: I Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module records inforrnation about the air bag system. Let only qualified technicians workon your retailer See for service. Improper service mean...
Owner's Manual
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... seating position, you have a lap Make sure the release button on buckle is positioned so you ever had to unbuckle safety belt quickly the To safety belt, which has no retractor. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a split seat and a bench seat, someone front can in the rear sit center positions. If your... vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. To make the belt if you would be able to . of a-lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section.
... seating position, you have a lap Make sure the release button on buckle is positioned so you ever had to unbuckle safety belt quickly the To safety belt, which has no retractor. Lap Belt If your vehicle has a split seat and a bench seat, someone front can in the rear sit center positions. If your... vehicle has front and rear bench seats, someone can sit in the center positions. To make the belt if you would be able to . of a-lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end this section.