1995 OLDSMOBILE AURORA Owners Manual

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A:
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?
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 sitting
in a rear seat outside position, see
"Rear Safety
Belt Comfort Guides" in the Index. If
the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still
very
close to the child's fxe or neck, you might
want to place the child
in the center seat position,
the one that has
only a lap belt.
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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.
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Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
But if ;L safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your
retailer
will order you an extender. 1t.s free. When you
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 other loose or damaged
restraint system parts.
If you see anything that might
keep
a restraint system from doing its job. have it
repaired.
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.
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Replacing Seat and Restraint System
Parts 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 the driver’s or the right front
passenger’s 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 latch plate.
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.
If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special
part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to the
adjuster may need to be replaced.
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Features and Controls 0
Here you can lexn about the many standard and optional
features on your Aurora, 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
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The ignition keys are for the
ignition
only.
The door keys are for the
doors and all other locks. When
a
new Aurora is delivered, the retailer removes
the plugs from the keys and gives them to the first
owner. However, the ignition key may not have a plug.
If the ignition key doesn’t have a plug, there will be a
bar-coded key tag instead.
Each plug or tag has a code
on it that tells your retailer
or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep
the plugs or tags in
a safe place. If you lose your keys,
you’ll
be able to have new ones made easily using these
plugs or tags.
If your ignition keys don’t have plugs or
tags, go to your Aurora retailer for the correct key code
if you need a new ignition key.
There are
15 alternative PASS-Key@II blanks, to help
discourage theft. Your retailer can he1 determine which
key code
you need. (See “PASS-Key 11” in the Index.) 8
NOTICE:
Your Aurora has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. But you can have a lot
of trouble getting 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.
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Door Locks
From the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock
Control.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
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Power Door Locks
From the inside, to lock the door, rotate the locking
lever forward.
To unlock the door, rotate the locking lever rearward.
'There is a red mark on the switch when the door is
unlocked.
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With power door locks, you
can lock or unlock all doors
of your vehicle from the
driver or front passenger
door lock switch.
Door Ajar Reminder
If a door is not fully closed when the transaxle is in gear,
a chime will sound and the information center will
display one
of these messages:
DRIVER
DOOR AJAR
PASSENGER DOOR AJAR
LEFT REAR DOOR AJAR
RIGHT REAR DOOR AJAR
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