1995 Oldsmobile Achieva seats

I The 1995 Oldsrnobile Achieva Owner’s Manual
~~ ... How to Use this Manual .............................................................. .111
This section tells you how to use your manual and includes safety \
and vehicle damage warnings
and symbols.
This section tells you how to use your
seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the ”SRS” system.
This section explains how to start and operate your Oldsmobile.\
This section tells
you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to \
operate your
audio system.
Here you’ll find information and tips about the road and ho\
w to drive under different conditions.
This section tells you what to do
if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or
overheated engine, etc.
Service and Appearance Care ......................................................... 6-1
Here the manual tells you how to keep your Oldsmobile running properly \
and looking good.
Maintenanceschedule ............................................................... 7-1
This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants t\
o use.
Customer Assistance Information ..................................................... 8-1
This section tells you how to contact Oldsmobile for assistance and how to get servic\
e publications.
It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-4.
Index ........................................................................\
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Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find
something you want to read.
Seats and Restraint Systems .......................................................... 1-1
Features and Controls
............................................................... 2-1
Comfort Controls and Audio Systems .................................................. 3-1
YourDrivingandtheRoad
........................................................... 4-1
ProblemsontheRoad ............................................................... 5-1
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you’ll find information about the seats in your
Oldsmobile and how to use your safety belts properly.
You can
also learn about some things you should not do
with air bags and safety belts.
Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust
them
-- and also about reclining seatbacks and head
restraints.
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Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the
restraint
is closest to the top of your ears.
This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a
crash.
Front Seatback Latches (2-Door Models)
The front seatback folds
forward to let people get
into the back seat. Your
seatback will move back
and forth freely, unless you
come to a sudden stop. Then
it will lock into place.
There’s one time the front seats may not fold without
some help from you. That’s if your vehicle is parked
facing down a fairly steep hill.
To fold
a front seatback forward, push the seatback
toward the rear seat as
you lift this latch. Then the
seatback will fold forward. The latch must be down for
the seat to work properly.

Automatic Lap-Shoulder Belt
This safety belt is called “automatic” because you don’t
have to buckle up when you get into your vehicle. And you
don’t have to unbuckle when you
get out.
Just get into your vehicle. Then close and lock the door.
Adjust the seat (to see
how, see “Seats” in the Index) so
you can sit up straight.

We hope you’ll always keep your automatic belt
buckled. However, you may need to unbuckle it in
an
emergency. To unbuckle the automatic belt, just push the
button
on the buckle.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
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4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
To reattach the automatic belt:
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.
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0 Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
so you can sit up straight. Move your seat far enough
forward that your feet touch the part
of the car that is
called the “toeboard” (A). That way you’d be less
likely to slide under the lap belt
in a crash.
Rear Seat Passengers
It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up!
Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear
seat are
hurt more often in crashes than those who are
wearing safety belts.
Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown
out
of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others
in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
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Automatic Transaxle
Your automatic transaxle has a shift lever located on the
console between the seats.
PARK (P): This locks your front wheels. It’s the best
position
to use when you start your engine because your
vehicle can’t move easily.
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Rear Window Defogger
cl The rear window defogger
uses a warming grid
remove fog from the
window. to
rear
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Press the defogger switch. The indicator light will glow.
If your vehicle is traveling under
45 mph (70 km/h), the
rear window defogger will turn off automatically after
about
10 minutes of use. If your vehicle is traveling
over
45 mph (70 km/h), the defogger will operate
continuously. You can turn the defogger off by turning
off
the ignition or pressing the switch again.
Do not attach a temporary vehicle license across the
defogger grid on the rear window.
NOTICE:
Don’t use a razor blade or something else sharp
on the inside
of the rear window. If you do, you
could cut or damage the warming grid, and the
repairs wouldn’t be covered by
your warranty.
Flow-Through Ventilation System
Your Oldsmobile’s flow-through ventilation system supplies
outside
air into the vehicle when it is moving. Outside air
will also enter the vehicle when the fan is running.
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, turn the
fan control to
HTGH 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.
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