
Seats and Restraint Systems
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
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.
Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is torn.
Tom 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
Certificationpire label
of your vehicle.
See “Certification/Tire Label”
in the
Index. 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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Ventilation Tips
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Keep the hood and front air inlet free
of ice, snow, or any other obstruction
(such as leaves). The heater and
defroster will work far better, reducing
the chance of fogging the inside of
your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold
weather, move the fan lever towards
for a few moments before driving off.
This helps clear the intake ducts of
snow and moisture, and reduces the
chance of fogging the inside of your
windows.
Keep the air path under the front seats
clear of objects. This helps air to
circulate throughout your vehicle.
Audio Systems
Your Delco@ audio system has been
designed to operate easily and give years
of listening pleasure. But you will get the
most enjoyment out of
it if you acquaint
yourself with it first. Find out what your
Delco@ system can do and how to operate
all its controls, to be sure you’re getting
the most out of the advanced engineering
that went into
it.
NOTICE:
Before you add any sound equipment
to your vehicle - like a tape player,
CB radio, mobile telephone or
two-way radio
- be sure you can
add what you want.
If you can, it’s
very important to do it properly.
Added sound equipment may inter-
fere
with the operation of your
vehicle’s engine, Delco8 radio or
other systems, and even damage
them. And, your vehicle’s systems
may interfere with the operation of
sound equipment that has been added
improperly.
So, before adding sound equipment,
check with your dealer and be sure
to
check Federal rules covering mobile
radio and telephone units.
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A CAUTION:
Changing a tire can cause an injury. The vehicle can slip off the jack and roll
over
you or other people. You and they could be badly injured. Find a level
place to change your tire.
To help prevent the vehicle from moving:
1. Set the parking brake firmly.
2. Put an automatic transmission shift lever in T“ (Park), or shift a manual
3. If you have a four-wheel-drive vehicle, be sure the transfer case is in a drive
4. Turn off the engine.
transmission
to “ 1” (First) or “R” (Reverse).
gear
- not in “N’ (Neutral).
To be even more certain the vehicle won’t move, you can put chocks at the front
and rear
of the tire farthest away from the one being changed. That would be the
tire
on the other side of the vehicle, at the opposite end. The
following steps
will tell you how to
.rse the jack and change
a tire.
The equipment you’ll need is under the
ront seats.
rhejack and wheel wrench
are under the
passenger’s
seat.
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Customer Assistance for the Hearing
Customer Assistance Information
. . 233
Customer Satisfaction Procedure
... 234
or Speech Impaired (TDD)
..... 234
Damage. Finish
............... 194
Damage. Sheet Metal
............ 193
Daytime Running Lights
......... 56
Daytime Running Lights Indicator Light
....................... 72
Deep Standing Water.
Driving through
.............. 41
Defects. Safety
Reporting to General Motors
.... 236
Reporting to the Canadian
Reporting to the United States
Government
............... 236
Government
............... 236
Defensive Driving
.............. 100
Defogger. Rear Window ......... 86
Defogging and Defrosting
Windows
................... 85
Dehumidifying ................. 85
Dimensions. Vehicle ............ 202
Doing Your Own Service Work
.... 156
Dome Light ................... 57
Door Locks
.................... 37
Door Storage Compartments
...... 60
Downhill. Driving
.............. 1 12
Drive. Four-wheel
.............. 46
Drive. Four-wheel (Service)
...... 170 Driver Position
(Safety Belts)
... 20
Driving
Across an Incline
............. 11 3
At Night .................... 1 16
City
........................ 119
Defensive
................... 100
Downhill
................... 1 12
Drunken
.................... 100
Freeway
.................... 120
Guidelines
.................. 107
In Mud. Sand. Ice or Snow ..... 1 15
In the Rain .................. 117
In Water .................... 115
0ff.Road. With Your Geo Four-
Wheel-Drive Vehicle
........ 108
On Curves .................. 104
On Off-Road Hills
............ I10
On Snow or Ice
.............. 123
Through Deep Standing Water
... 41
Uphill
...................... 111
Winter
...................... 122
With a Trailer
................ 127
Your Tracker. About ........... 3
Drunken Driving
............... 100
Easy Entry Seats
.............. 12
Electrical Equipment. Add-on
..... 196
Emergencies. Braking in
......... 104
Emergencies. Steering in
......... 105 Engine
Coolant
..................... 170
Coolant (Block) Heater
........ 41
Coolant Temperature Gage
..... 70
Exhaust
..................... 51
Identification
................ 196
Oil
........................ 162
Oil Pressure Light
............ 71
Overheating
................. 140
Specifications
................ 200
Starting Your
................ 40
Environment. Your Vehicle
and the
..................... 204
Exhaust. Engine
................ 51
Extender. Safety Belt
....... 1 .... 33
Exterior Bright Metal Parts.
Protecting
................... 192
Fabric Protection
.............. 190
Fan Control Lever
.............. 84
Features and
Controls ........... 35
Filling Your Tank ............... 158
Filter. Air. Replacement
.......... 166
Finish Care (Paint)
.............. 192
Finish Damage (Paint)
........... 194
Flashers. Hazard Warning
........ 132
Flat Tire. Changing a
............ 146
Flat.
If a Tire Goes .............. 146
Flow-Through Ventilation System . . 86
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Replacing Brake System Parts ..... 176
Replacing Safety Belts after
a Crash
..................... 34
Restraint Systems. Seats and
...... 9
Restraints Checking Your System
......... 33
Child
....................... 27
Head
....................... I1
Where to Put the .............. 27
Right Front Passenger Position
(Safety Belts)
................ 23
Right Front Seat. Securing a Child
Restraint
in the ............... 30
Road. Problems on the ........... 13 I
Road. Your Driving and the ....... 99
Roads. Hill and Mountain ........ 121
Roadside Assistance Program.
Chevrolet/Geo
............... 237
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
.... 237
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get
It out ...................... 154
Rotation. Tire .................. 185
Running Lights. Daytime
......... 56
Running Your Engine while
You’re Parked
................ 51
Safety Belts
Reporting Safety Defects
......... 236
Adults
... ............ 19
Care of ..................... 191
Children
.................... 26
Safety Belts
Extender
.................... 33
How
to Wear Properly ......... 19
Lap-Shoulder ................ 20
Larger Children
.............. 32
Questions People Ask
......... 18
Reminder Light
.............. 19
Replacing after a Crash ........ 34
Smaller Children and Babies
.... 26
They’re for Everyone
.......... 15
Use during Pregnancy
......... 23
Why They Work .............. 16
Safety Chains
.................. 127
Safety Defects
Reporting
to General Motors .... 236
Reporting
to the Canadian
Government
...........
Reporting to the United States
Government
............... 236
Safety Warnings and Symbols ..... 5
Scanning the Terrain ............ 109
Schedule. Maintenance .......... 203
Scheduled Maintenance Services ... 206
Scheduled Maintenance Services.
Explanation
of ............... 2 14
Seats
And Restraint Systems
......... 9
And Seat Controls ............ 10
Easy Entry .................. 12
Folding Rear
................. 13
Seatback. Reclining Front ........ 10
.. 236 Securing
a Child Restraint
Rear Seat
................... 28
Right Front Seat
.............. 30
Service
....................... 156
And Appearance Care
......... 155
Parts Identification Label ....... 196
Publications ................. 238
Publications Ordering Information.
Chevrolet/Geo
............. 240
Work. Doing Your Own
........ 156
Setting the Clock
............... 88
Sheet Metal Damage
............ 193
Shift Speeds
................... 45
Shifting into P (Park)
............ 48
Shifting out of P (Park) .......... 49
Skidding
...................... 107
Smaller Children and Babies
(Safety Belts)
................ 26
Snow or Ice. Driving on .......... 123
Speakers. Adjusting the
AM/FM Stereo
............... 89
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
and Compact Disc Player
..... 94
AM/FM Stereo with Cassette Tape
Player
.................... 90
Special Care for Canvas Top ...... 193
Specifications. Capacities and
..... 200
Speedometer and Odometer ....... 66
Stalling
on an Incline ............ 114
Starting Your Engine ............ 40
Starting. Jump
................. 133
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