1994 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Owners Manual

3, Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder portions of the
vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child restraint
instructions will show you how.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or neck, put it
behind the child restraint.
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4. Buckle the belt.
Make sure the
release button
is
positioned so you
would be able to
unbuckle
the
safety belt
quickly
if you
ever had to.
5. Pull the rest of
the lap belt all the
way
out of the
retractor to set
the lock.
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6. To tighten the
belt, feed the lap
belt back into the
retractor while
you
push down
on the child
restraint.
To remove the child restraint,
just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and let
it go back all the way.
The safety belt will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or
larger child passenger.
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Larger Children
Children who have
outgrown child
restraints should wear the vehicle’s safety
belts.
If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can
wear a lapshoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can
provide.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the
rear seat. But they need to
use the safety belts properly.
Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.
0 Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
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2: 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 a seat that has a lap
belt,
if your vehicle has one.
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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.
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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Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make 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 you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that says to replace the
belt, be sure to do
so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in
an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening.
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If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean
you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New
parts and repairs may be necessary even
if the belt wasn’t being used at the
time
of the collision.
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is torn.
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.
Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number.
You’ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model
year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on
the Certificatioflire label of your vehicle. See “Certificatioflire Label” in
the Index.
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The model number on
the replacement belt
must be listed on the
safety belt you want to
replace. Pull the
shoulder belt all the
way out to see this
label.
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Features & Controls
Section
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your
vehicle. 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-and what to do if you have a problem .
For explanation of vehicle symbols. refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the
Introduction .
Keys ..................................................... 2-3
DoorLocks
................................................ 2-5
Your Doors and How They Work .... .................... 2-7 ..
................................................ Side Doors 2-7
Tailgate. Tailgate Glass and Rear
Doors ... ... ............... 2-8
Tailgate
........................... ...................... 2-8
PanelDoors
............................................... 2-9
Theft
.................................................... 2-10
New Vehicle Break-In
...................................... 2-11
Ignition Switch
.................................... . 2-12
Starting Your Gasoline Engine ......................... . 2-13
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
......................... 2-15
Starting Your Diesel Engine
................................. 2-16
Automatic Transmission .................................... 2-21
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
............................. 2-24
LockingRearAxle ......................................... 2-26
Parking Brake .................................... . . 2-26
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