1996 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN Owners Manual

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.
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 a right front safety belt in a two-door Utility
model 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 door opening.
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.
Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct 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 Certificatioflire label of your vehicle. See “CertificatiodTire Label”
in
the Index.
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The model number on the replacement belt may be listed on the safety belt
you want to replace. Pull the lap belt all the way out to see this label.
If
there is no model num6er listed on the safety belt, see your dealer to make
sure you get the correct part number for the replacement belt.
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Features & Controls
Section
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your
vehicle, 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
A CAUTION:
Leaving young children in a vehicle with the ignition key is
dangerous
for many reasons. A child or others could be badly
injured
or even killed.
They could operate power windows or other controls or even
make the vehicle move. Don’t leave the keys in a vehicle w\
ith
young children.
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Your vehicle has one
double-sided key for
the ignition and all
door locks.
If you ever lose your keys, your dealer will be able to assist you with
obtaining new ones.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle 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 key inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have an extra key.
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Your Doors and How They Work
Side Doors
To open the door from
the outside, pull the
handle up and pull the
door open.
To open the door from
the inside, pull the
lever toward
you and
push the
door open.
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A CAUTION:
It can be dangerous to drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or
rear doors open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come
into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell
CO. It can cause
unconsciousness and even death.
If you must drive with the tailgate glass, tailgate or rear doors
open or
if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass
through the seal between the body and the tailgate glass, tailgate
or rear doors:
Make sure all windows are shut.
Turn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest
speed with the setting on any function. Make sure the
recirculation button is not pressed in. That will force outside
air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index.
If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open
them all the
way.
See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.
Tailgate Glass and Tailgate
If your vehicle has a tailgate, you must raise the rear glass before lowering
the tailgate.
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To open the glass
from
the outside, use
your door key. With
the key
in the lock,
turn the key clockwise
I to release the glass,
then lift it up.
To release the glass from the inside, use the electric tailgate glass release
switch
on the instrument panel. For more information, see “Fdilgate-
Electric Glass Release”
in the Index.
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Open the tailgate by lifting up on the handle while pulling the tailgate
toward you.
Close the tailgate before closing the rear
glass. After closing, make sure the
tailgate is securely latched by pulling it toward you. After closing the rear
glass, pull up on it’s handle
to make sure it is locked.
Panel Doors
To open the rear panel doors, you must open the passenger’s side door first.
If the door is locked, insert your door key in the lock and turn it
counterclockwise to unlock it.
To open the
passenger’s side door,
pull up on the handle
and pull the door
open.
To open the driver’s
side door, first open
the passenger’s side
door. Then, pull the
handle on
the left door
edge out and pull the
door open.
The rear doors have a check assembly to keep them from
fully opening
during normal use. To fully open either rear door,
you must release the
check strap.
First, open
the door part way until the white mark on the check strap is fully
outside the door edge. If the end of the strap catches the pin on the door, the
door-is open too far.
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