1995 PONTIAC PONTIAC Owners Manual

9. To make it tight, pull the belt while you push down
on the child restraint. If the belt won’t stay tight,
switch
it end for end.
To remove the child seat restraint;
1. Push the button on the safety belt buckle and remove
the special latch plate. Leave the latch plate
on the
special belt.
directions to be sure it
is secure. 2. Push the spring on the hook near the door and
remove the special belt.
3. Put the belt away in a safe place in your vehicle, so it
won’t fly around in a crash and injure someone.
1-50
ProCarManuals.com

Larger Children
Children who have outgrown child restraints should
wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a
window
so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and
get the additional restrai.nt
a shoulder belt can provide.
Accident statistics show that children are safer
if they
are
restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the
sa€ety belts properly.
Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out
a crash.
Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other
people who are.
in
1-51
ProCarManuals.com

Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt,
but the child
is BO 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 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 face or neck,
you might
want to place the child in the center seat position,
the one that has only a
lap belt.
1-52
ProCarManuals.com

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.
1-53
ProCarManuals.com

Safety Belt Extender
. If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you.
should use it.
But
if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer 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.
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.
RepIacing 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 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.
1-54
ProCarManuals.com

v Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and
optional features on your Pontiac, and information
on
starting, shifting and bralung. 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
2-1
ProCarManuals.com

The ignition keys are
for the ignition only.
The door keys are for the
doors and
all other locks.
When a new Pontiac 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. Your Pontiac dealer
or Roadside Assistance has the code for your keys.
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 easily using these
If you need a new ignition key, contact your Pontiac
dealer who can obtain the correct key code, or,
in an
emergency, call Pontiac Roadside Assistance at
1-800-ROADSIDD or
1-800-762-3743.
plugs.
NOTICE:
Your Pontiac has a number of 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.
ProCarManuals.com

Door Locks There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your door key or Remote Lock
Control, if your vehicle has this option.
2-3
ProCarManuals.com