1995 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE Owners Manual

@ 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?
A: 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 so small that the shoulder belt is still very
close to the child’s face or neck, you might want
to
place the child in a seat that has a lap belt, if your
vehicle
has one.
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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 fmten around you, you
should use it.
But
if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
retailer will order you an extender. It’s
free. When you
go in
to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so
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.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child
restraint, also periodically make sure the child head
restraint, harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip and
anchorages 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.
If your vehicle has
the built-in child restraint, torn or
frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces
just like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may not
protect a child
in a crash. If a harness strap is torn or
frayed, get
a new harness 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 safety belts or
built-in child restraint parts?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the safety belts or built-in child restraint harness
straps were stretched, as they would be if worn during a
more severe crash, then
you need new safety belts or
harness straps.
If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps
are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also
may mean you will need to have safety belt, built-in
child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced. New
parts and repairs may
be necessary even if the safety belt
or built-in child restraint wasn’t being used at the time
of the collision.
Before replacing any safety belt, see your retailer for the
colrect 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 Certificationmire label
of your vehicle.
See “CertificatiodTire 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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Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features on your Oldsmobile, and information
on starting, shifting and braking. Also explained are the - -
instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you
everything is working properly -- and what to do if yo1
have a problem.
Keys
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The ignition keys are for the
ignition only.
When a new vehicle is delivered, the retailer removes
the plugs fiom the keys and gives them to the fist
owner.
Each plug has a code on it that tells yourretailer or a
qumied locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep the
plugs in a safe place. If you lose yourkeys, you’ll be
able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
The door keys are for the
doors
and all other locks.
NOTICE:
Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot
of troubIe 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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