1993 CHEVROLET LUMINA Owners Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Children who aren't buckled up can
strike other people who are. Never do this.
Here two children are I - wearing the same belt. The belt
can't properly spread the impact
forces.
In a crash, the two children
-I be crushed together and
-,-iously injured.
A belt must be
I used bv onlv one Derson at a time.
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Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-
shoulder belt, but the child
is so
small that the shoulder belt is very
close to the child's face
or neck?
A: Move the child toward the center of
the vehicle, but be sure that the
shoulder belt still is
on the child's
shoulder,
so that in a crash the
child's upper body would have the
restraint that belts provide.
If the child is so small that the
shoulder belt is still very close to the
child's face or neck,
you might want
to place the child in the center seat
position, the one that has
only a lap
belt.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Seats & Safety Belts
Larger Children (CONT.)
Never do this.
b Here a child is sitting in a
~ seat that has a lap-shoulder belt,
but the shoulder
part is behind the
child.
If the child wears the belt in
this way, in a crash the child might
’ slide under the belt. The belt’s force
would then be applied right on the
child’s abdomen. That could cause
serious or fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion
of the belt should be worn low and snug
on the hips, just touching the child’s
thighs. This applies belt force
to the
child’s pelvic bones
in a crash.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten
around
you, you should use it. The
automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty
of extra length built in, so it will fasten
around almost all people.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to
fasten,
your dealer will order you an
extender. It’s hee. When you go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat you will
wear,
so the extender will be long
enough for
you. The extender will be
just for you, and just for the seat in your
vehicle that you choose. Don’t let
someone else use
it, and use it only for
the seat it is made to fit.
To wear it, just
attach it to the regular safety belt.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Checking Your Resfrainf Systems
Now and then, male sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep
a restraint system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts After a
Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new
belts?
After a very minor collision, nothing
may be necessary. But
if the belts were
stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then
you
need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace
them. Collision damage also may mean
you will have to have safety belt parts,
like the retractor, replaced or anchorage
locations repaired-even if the belt
wasn’t being used at the time of the
collision.
Q: What’s wrong with this?
A The belt is torn.
CAUTION
Torn or frayed belts may not
[ L protect you in a crash. They
cit~ rip apart under impact forces. If
a belt is torn or frayed, get a new

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional
features on your Chevrolet. and information
on starting. shifting and
braking
. Also explained are the
instrument panel and the warning
systems that tell you if everything is
working properly+ nd what to
do if
you have a problem .
Part 2
Features & Controls .
Keys ........................................................................\
................................................... 46
Locks
........................................................................\
................................................. 47
Glove Box
........................................................................\
......................................... 50
Ignition
........................................................................\
.............................................. 51
Starting Your Engine
........................................................................\
......................... 53
Engine Block Heater
........................................................................\
......................... 55
Shifting the Transaxle
........................................................................\
....................... 56
Parking Brake ........................................................................\
................................... 63
Shifting into Park
........................................................................\
............................... 64
Windows
........................................................................\
............................................ 69
Turn SignaVHeadlight Beam Lever ............................... : ......................................... 70
Cruise Control ........................................................................\
................................... 71
Windshield Wipers ........................................................................\
............................. 75
Windshield Washer
........................................................................\
........................... 76
Headlights
........................................................................\
......................................... 77
Interior Lights ........................................................................\
................................... 79
Mirrors ........................................................................\
.............................................. 80
Storage Compartments
........................................................................\
..................... 82
Ashtrays and Lighter
........................................................................\
......................... 82
Instrument Panel
........................................................................\
.............................. 85
Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators
..................................................................... 87
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Keys
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The ignition keys are for the ignition
only.
The door keys are for the doors and all
other locks. When a new Chevrolet is delivered,
the
dealer removes the plugs from the keys,
and gives them to the first owner.
Each plug has a code on
it that tells
your dealer or a qualified locksmith
how
to make extra keys. Keep the plugs
in a safe place.
If you lose your keys,
you'll be able to have new ones made
easily using these plugs.
',,',,
, ,,W,',,
' ' you ever lock your keys inside. You
$M may even have to damage your
g'~i',' 'I,',, vehicle to get in. So be sure you
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