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3. To make the lap part tight, pull down
on the buckle end
of the belt as you
pull up on the shoulder part. The
lap part of the belt should be
worn
low and snug on the hps, just touching
the thighs. In a crash, this applies force tc
the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be
less likely to slide under the lap belt. If
you slid under it, the belt would apply
force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The
shoulder belt should
go over the shoulde:
and across the chest. These parts of the
body
are best able to take belt restraining
forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden
stop or a crash.
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ecuring a Child Restraint in the Right
‘ront Seat
bur vehicle has a right-front passenger’s
ir bag.
NEVER put a rear-facing child
:straint in this seat. Here’s why: You’ll be using the
lap-shoulder belt. See
the earlier section about the top strap if
the child restraint has one.
You’ll need a safety locking clip to
properly secure a child restraint in this
position. You can get a locking clip
where child restraints are sold, or
from
your Pontiac dealer (GM Part No.
94844571). The locking clip must be
the same as the one shown here.
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Seats and Restraint Systems
Until you have this clip, secure a child
restraint only in the rear seat. See the
earlier section about securing a child
restraint in the rear seat. Once you have
the clip, follow these instructions:
1. Because your vehicle has a right-front
passenger’s air bag, always move the
seat as far back as it will go before
securing a front-facing child restraint.
2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow
the instructions for the child restraint.
3. Secure the child in the child restraint
as the instructions say.
4. 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.
5. 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.
4. Lap Belt Portion
B. Latch Plate
C. Buckle
D. Shoulder Belt Portion
E. Locking Clip
6. Then thread both lap and shoulder belt
portions through
the locking clip.
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7. Push and pull the child restraint in
different directions
to be sure it is
secure.
To remove the child restraint, just
unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt and
remove the locking clip. Let the safety
belt
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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Here you can learn about the
many standard and optional
features on your Pontiac.
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
.
Keys .......
Door Locks . .
Part 2
Features & Controls
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Theft and Theft Deterrents ...........................................
New Vehicle “Break-In” ............................................
Ignitionswitch ....................................................
Automatic Transmission ............................................
ManualTransmission ...............................................
Limited-Slip Rear Axle .............................................
Parking ..........................................................
EngineExhaust ...................................................
Windows ........................................................
Horn ............................................................
Tiltwheel ........................................................
The Turn Signal/Headlight Beam Lever ................................
Mirrors ..........................................................
Twin Lift-off Roof Panels ...........................................
Storage and Compartments ..........................................
SunVisors .......................................................
AshtrayandLighter ................................................
Instrument Panel and Cluster .........................................
ConvertibleTop ...................................................
Starting Your Engine ...............................................
Operation of Lights ................................................
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Features and Controls
Keys
'he ignition keys are for the ignition on14 ihe door keys are for the doors and all
bther locks.
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When a new Firebird is delivered, the
dealer removes the plugs from the door
keys and gives them to the first owner.
The ignition keys don’t have plugs.
Instead they have bar-coded key tags.
These tags may be removed by your
dealer or even before the car is delivered
to your dealer.
Each plug has a code
on it that tells your
dealer or a qualified locksmith how to
make extra door keys. Keep the plugs in
a
safe place. If you lose your door keys,
you’ll be able to have
new ones made
using these plugs.
If you need a new ignition key, go to your
Pontiac dealer who can obtain the correct
key code. In an emergency, call Pontiac
Roadside Assistance at
1 -800-ROADSIDE.
1
NOTICE:
I
Your Pontiac has a number of new
features that can help prevent theft.
But you can have a lot of trouble get-
ting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside. You may even have
to damage your vehicle to get in.
So
be sure you have extra keys. Pontiac
also supplies a key card that you can
use if you don’t have your keys,
so
be sure to keep this key card with
you at all times.
Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock
your vehicle:
From the outside: Use your door key.
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Features and Controls
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From the inside: To lock the door, move
the lock control on the door back.
To unlock the door, move the lock control
on the door forward.
Power Door Locks (Option)
Push the power door lock switch to lock
or unlock both doors at once.
The switch only works when the ignition
switch is
in “Run” or “Acc”, or when
RAP
is present. (See “Retained
Accessory Power” in the Index.)
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your
keys, open your door and set the locks
from inside. Then get out and close the
door.
:emote Lock Control (Option)
F your Pontiac has this option, you can
Ick and unlock your doors or unlock our hatch from about
30 feet (9 m) using
le key chain transmitter supplied with
our vehicle.
‘our Remote Lock Control operates on a
3dio frequency subject to Federal
lommunications Commission (FCC)
!des
.
’his device complies with Part 15 of the
‘CC Rules. Operation is subject
to the
Alowing two conditions:
(1) This device
lay not cause harmful interference, and
2) This device must accept any
lterference received, including
lterference that may cause undesired
peration.
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