I: What’s wrong with this?
L: The belt is buckled in the wrong
place.
if
A
You can be seriously injured
your belt
is buckled in the
wrong place like this. In a crash,
the belt would
go up over your
abdomen. The belt forces would
be there, not at the pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt
into the buckle nearest you.
Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the
arm. It should be worn over the
shoulder at all times.
p== You can be seriously injured if
A you wear the shoulder belt
ullder your ann. In a crash, your
body would move too far forward,
which would increase the chance
of head and neck injury. Also, the
belt would apply too much force to
the ribs, which aren’t as strong as
shoulder bones. You could also
severely injure internal organs like
your liver or spleen.
I: What’s wrong with this?
,: The belt is twisted across the body.
Qr
You can be seriously injured
by a twisted belt. In
a crash,
you wouldn’t have the full width
of
the belt to take impact forces. If a
belt
is twisted, make it straight so
it can work properly, or gsk your
dealer
to fix it.
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Wheel Alignment and
Tire Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at
the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have
your wheels aligned again. However, if
you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling one way or the other, the
alignment may need to be reset. If you
notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
Wheel Replacement
Replace any wheel that is bent, cracked
or badly rusted. If wheel nuts keep
coming loose, the wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts should be replaced. If
the wheel leaks air out, replace it
(except some aluminum wheels, which
can sometimes be repaired).
See your
Pontiac dealer if any of these conditions
exist.
Your dealer will know the kind of wheel
you need.
Each new wheel should have the same
load carrying capacity, diameter, width,
offset, and be mounted the same way as
the one it replaces.
If you need to replace any of your
wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel nuts,
replace them
only with new GM
original equipment parts. This way, you
will be sure
to have the right wheel,
wheel bolts, and wheel nuts for your
Pontiac model.
CAUTION I
Using the wrong replacement
I. wheels, wheel bolts, or wheel
nuts
on your vehicle can'be
dangerous.
It could affect the
braking and handling
of your
vehicle, make your tires lose air
and make you lose control. You
could have a collision in which you
or others could be injured. Always
use the correct wheel, wheel bolts,
and wheel nuts for replacement.
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