1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme belt

Once the special hardware is installed,
please follow the instructions with it
and these steps:
1. Unbuclde the automatic lap-shoulder
belt by pushing the button
on the
buckle. It will stay on the door, ready
to be rebuclded for use by adults or
older children.
2. Snap one hook of the infant/child
seat attaching belt near the floor at
the door side of the seat. 3. Put the belt’s special latch plate into
the vehicle’s safety belt buckle.
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8. Put the hook on the free end through
the. slot In the latch plate.
9.To make it tight, pull the bdt while
you push don oa the child
restraint, If the belt won’t. stay tight,
switch it endfor end.
IO. Push. &id pull the chiid restrht iil
different directiofis to be SUI% it is-
secure.

Seats & Safety Belts
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Larger Children (CONT.)
Children who aren’t buckled up can
strike other people who are.
I CAUTION
I A Never do this.
Here two children are
wearing the same belt. The belt
I properly spread the impact
,,,ces. In a crash, the
two children
can be crushed together and
seriously injured.
A belt must be
used by
-y one son at a time.
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.

CAUTION
A
Never do this.
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 free. 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.
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Seats & Safety Belt,,
Checking Your Restra'int Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly.
Look for any lmoose
parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from
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 warn
during a more severe crash, then you
need new belts.
If you ever see a label on a right front
safety belt that says to replace the belt,
be sure to do
so. Then it will be there to
help protect you in an accident. You
would see
this label on the belt near the
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.

I
Q: What’s wrong with this?
A The belt is torn.
CAUTION
A
Torn or frayed belts may not
protect you in a crash. They
can rip apart under impact forces. If
a belt
is torn or frayed, get a new
one right away.

Door Locks
GAU I IVN
Unlocked doors can be
dangerous.
Passengers-especially children-
can easily open the doors and fall
out. When a door is locked, the
inside handle won’t open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through
an unlocked door when you slow
down
or stop your vehicle.
This may not be
so obvious: You
increase the chance of being
thrown out of the vehicle in a crash
if the doors aren’t locked. Wear
safety belts properly, lock your
doors, and you will be far better off
whenever you drive your vehicle. There are
several ways to lock and
unlock your vehicle.
From the Outside:
Use your door ley or Remote Lock
Control, if your vehicle has this option.
From the Inside:
To lock the door, push down the
locking lever. To unlock, push the lever
UP*
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Battery Warning Light
(EECTRONiC CLUSTER)
The charging system light will come on
briefly when you turn.
on the ignition as
a check to show you it
is working. Then
it
should go out. If it stays on, or comes
on
while you are driving, you may have
a problem with the electrical chaging
system. It could indicate that you have
a loose generator drive belt or another
eIectrical problem. Have it checked
right away. Driving while this light is
on
could drain your battery.
If you mu,st drive a short distance with
the light
on, be certain to turn off all
your accessories, such as the radio and
air conditioner.
Voltmeter (ANALOG CLOSER)
When the engine is running, the gage
shows the condition
of the charging
system. Readings between the red
warning zones indicate the
normal
operating range.
Readings in either red warning zone
indicate
a possible problem in the
electrical system. Have your vehicle
serviced immediately.
When your engine is not running, but
the ipition is on (in the
Run position),
the gage shows your battery‘s state
of
charge.
Brake System Warning Light
It
Your Oldsmobile’s hydraulic brake
system is divided .into
two parts. If one I
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