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[LG10835(ALL)11/93]
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The safety belt warning light
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[LG10845(ALL)03/95]
Brake System Light
[LG10848(ALL)11/93]
The warning light for the brakes indicates two things Ð that
either the parking brake is on or not fully released, or that the
brake fluid level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the
fluid level is low, the brake system should be checked by a
qualified service technician.
[LG10850(ALL)11/93]
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The brake system light
[LG10855(ALL)12/93]
The BRAKE light normally comes on when you turn the
ignition key to the ON or START position to verify that the
indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on or comes on
when the engine is running and after you have released the
parking brake fully, have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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[LG10858(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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[FV14000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid
injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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[FV14025(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always
drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap
belt snug and low across the hips.
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[FV14050(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision,
children should always ride with the seatback upright.
[FV14075(ALL)02/96]
Tip Slide Seat (If equipped)
[FV14085(ALL)02/96]
This feature allows convenient access into the second row seats
through the driver's door.
[FV14090(ALL)02/96]
To operate the tip slide seat:
[FV14095(ALL)02/96]1.
Lift the tip slide release lever located at the base of the
driver's seatback. The seatback tilts forward and the tip slide
seat latch mechanism is released.
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RWARNING
Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the
vehicle is moving.
[FV14205(ALL)02/96]
RWARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury in a collision, always
drive and ride with your seatback in an upright position
with the lap belt snug and low across the hips.
%[FV14220(ALL)04/94]
Using the power seats (if equipped)
[FV14240(ALL)11/93]
If your vehicle has the power seat option, you can adjust it in
several directions. The controls are on the outboard side of the
driver's seat.
[FV14260(ALL)11/93]
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The power controls on the driver's seat
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Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
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[FV15300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
[FV15320(ALL)02/95]
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2nd row seat (bed position)
[FV15340(ALL)02/95]
3rd row seat
[FV15360(ALL)02/95]
To convert the seat to a bed:
[FV15380(ALL)02/95]1.
From the rear of the vehicle, pull down on the release lever
located on the right-hand side of the seat, and at the same
time pull the seatback rearward.
[FV15400(ALL)02/95]2.
Push down at the top of the seatback until it latches.
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3rd row seat (seat position)
[FV15440(ALL)02/95]
To convert the bed to a seat:
[FV15460(ALL)02/95]1.
From the rear of the vehicle, pull the release lever down and
at the same time lift the seatback up. Raise the seatback to
the full upright and locked position.
[FV15480(ALL)02/95]2.
Make sure the safety belts are free and available for use.
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[FV15500(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
The seat/bed should not be occupied while the vehicle is
moving unless it is in the upright, fully-latched position.
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[FV16300(ALL)03/94]
To install the second row bucket seats:
[FV16400(ALL)11/93]1.
Lift the seat assemblies into the vehicle.
[FV16500(ALL)11/93]2.
Locate front hooks on front pins and drop rear hooks over
rear pins with enough force to cause the hooks at the rear to
engage and hook on to the pins in the floor wells.
[FV16601(ALL)11/93]3.
Ensure that the latch handles are fully seated in the down
position.
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[FV16800(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Check to see that the seat is latched securely in position.
Keep floor area free of objects that would prevent proper
seat engagement. Never attempt to adjust the seat latch
while the vehicle is in motion.
[FV16900(ALL)12/93]
Two and Three Passenger Bench Seat Assemblies
[FV17000(ALL)11/93]
NOTE: It is easiest to remove/reinstall both the second and
third row bench seats through the sliding door. Also,
remove any floor mats (if equipped) in the rear
seating compartments before seat removal.
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[FV17100(ALL)03/91]
To remove seat assembly:
[FV17780(ALL)08/94]1.
(For second row bench seat only) Disengage the tongue
portion of the lap/shoulder belt from the detachable anchor
assembly by inserting a key or small screwdriver into the
slot provided on the detachable anchor (see Figure 1). When
this shoulder belt assembly is free of the seat, allow the
retractor to wind up the slack in the belt.
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Figure 1: Second row detachable anchor Ð detached position
[FV17790(ALL)11/93]2.
Using the clip attached to the end of the shoulder belt, clip
the end of the belt to the stationary portion of the shoulder
belt (see Figure 2). The end of the shoulder beltmustbe
clipped in order to keep it from striking anything during
vehicle operation.
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[FV17795(ALL)06/94]
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Figure 2: Securing the detachable shoulder belt
[FV17798(ALL)10/93]
Refer to Figure 3 for steps 3-6.
[FV17800(ALL)03/94]3.
Release the seatback by pulling the lever located at the back
of the seat on the right hand side. Fold the seatback forward
and latch it in the down position (except for bench seat
equipped with built-in child safety seat).
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