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Power Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks (2-Door Models)
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FRONT (A): Raise the front of the seat by holding the
switch
up. Hold the switch'down to lower the front of
the seat.
CENTER (B): Move the seat forward or back by
holding
the control to the front or back. Raise or lower
the seat by holding the control up or down.
REAR (C): Raise the rear of the 'seat by holding the
switch
up. Hold the switch down to lower the rear of the
seat. Lift
the lever to release the seatback, then move the
seatback'to where you want it. Release the lever to lock
the seatback in place: Pull
up on the lever withyut '
pushing on the seatback, and the seatback will move
forward.
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.Reclining Front Seatbacks (4-DOor Models)
Lift the lever to release the seatback, themmove the
seatback to where
you want it. Release the lever to lock
the seatback in place. Pull up
on the lever without
pushing on the seatback,
and the seatback will move
forwgrd. But don’t
have/,a seatback reclined: if your vehicle is
moving.
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Head Restraints
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Seatback Latches (2=Door,Models)
The front seat folds forward
to let people get into the
back seat. Your seatback
will move back and forth
freely,
unless YQU come to a
sudden stop. Then it will
lock
in place.
If your vehicle is parked facing down a fairly steep hill,
the seatback may not fold without some help from you.
To fold thelocked seatback forward, push the seatback
toward the rear and lift this latch. Then the seatback will
fold forward. The latch must
be down for the seat to
I work properly.
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:
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How to ,Wear Safety Belts Properlv
Adults
This part is anly for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things,to
know about
safety, belts and children. And there are different rules
for smaller children and babies. If a child will be riding,
in your, Oldsmobile, .see the part of this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s
protection.
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First, you’ll want to &ow which restraintlsysterns your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
Driver Position .
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shodder Belt
properly. ’
1. Close and lock the door.
2.- ‘Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index)
, The driver hasa’lap-shoulder belt. Here’show to wear it
so you can sit up straight.
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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock
if you pull the belt across
you very quickly.
If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across’ you
more slowly.
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The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash, or To move it down, squeeze the release lever and move
if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor. the \
height adjuster to the desired position. You can move
the adjuster
Up just by pushing up on the shoulder belt
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster (4-DOOr Models) guide. After you move the adjuster to where you want it,
Before you begin
to drive, move the shoulder belt try to move it down without squeezing the release lever
adjuster to the height that is right for you. to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height
so that the shoulder portion of the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The beltihould be away
from your face and neck, but not falling off your
shoulder.
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The ignition keys are
for the ignition only.
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The door keys are €or the .
doors and all other locks.
When
a new Oldsrnobile is delivered, the retailer
removes the plugs from the door keys and gives them to,
the first owner.
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The ignition keys don't have plugs. Your Oldsmobile
retailer or Roadside Assistance ha
keys.
Each plug has a code on
it that tells. your retailer 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 easily using these
plugs.
If you need a new ignition key, contact your Oldsmobile
retailer who can obtain the correct key code, or, in an
emergency; call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at
1.-80?-442-OLDS (6537).
NOTICE: .'
Your Oldsmobile 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 &side. You may even have to
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damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you
have 'extra
keys.
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Door Locks
Fmm the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock
Control,
if your vehicle has this option.
On two-door models, the door lock will light up for
about
15 seconds. if you pull the dbor handle. The light
can help you find where to put
your key, when it’s dark
outside.
There
we several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
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From the inside, push the lever down to lock the door.
,To unlock, push the iever up.
Power Door Locks
Press the power door lock switch to lock or unlock all
doors.
On four-door models, the rear dQors do not have power
door lock switches. The lever on each rear door works
only that door’s lock. It won’t lock or unlock all the
doors.
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Automatic Door Locks
Just close’ your doors and turn on the ignition. All. of the
doors will .lack when
you move your shift 1,ever out of’
PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). All doors will unlock
automatically when the ignition is turned off.
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If someone needs to get out while the vehicle is running,
have that person use the manual or power lock. When
the door
is closed again, it will lock automatically
as long
as the shift lever is out of PARK (P) or
NEUTRilL (N) and the ignition is on. Note that’the
door must be opened, then closed, or the door ‘will not
automatically relock.
If you don’t want the doors
to unlock automatically
when you turn the ignition
off,, you can remove the Lock
Contro€’fuse
in the instrument.pane1 fuse block. See
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers” 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.
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