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Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Center
Seating Position with Locking Adjustable
Lap Belt
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1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
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Seating Position with Locking Adjustable
Lap Belt
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Installing a Child Safety Seat at the Center
Seating Position with Locking Adjustable
Lap Belt
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1. Lengthen the lap belt. To lengthen the belt,
hold the tongue so that its bottom is
perpendicular to the direction of webbing
while sliding the tongue up the webbing.
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2. Place the child safety seat in the center
seating position.
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3. Route the tongue and webbing through the
child seat according to the child seat
manufacturer's instructions.
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4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle
for the center seating position until you hear
a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the
tongue is securely fastened to the buckle by
pulling on tongue.
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5. Push down on the child seat while pulling
on the loose end of the lap belt webbing to
tighten the belt.
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6. Before placing the child into child seat,
forcibly tilt the child seat from side-to-side
and in forward directions to ensure that the
seat is held securely in place. If the child
seat moves excessively, repeat steps 5
through 6, or properly install the child seat
in a different seating position.
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Index 367
Index
A
ABS warning light
(see Anti-lock brake system)....... 16
Accessory position on the ignition . . . 67±68
Accessory power source, power
point outlet.............. 66
Additives, engine oil.......... 264
Air bag supplemental restraint system,
and child safety seats......... 122
Air cleaner filter
location............... 261
specifications............. 317
Alarm, activating remote personal..... 90
Alcohol, in fuel............. 297
Antenna, radio (see Electronic
sound system)............. 27
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)...... 274
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description.............. 145
see also Brake............ 145
warning light.............. 16
warninig light............. 15
Appeals (see Dispute settlement board) . . 338
Assistance (see Customer assistance) . . . 335
Audio system (see Electronic
sound system)............. 27
Autolamp system (see Headlamps)..... 63
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic overdrive . . 151, 155
fluid, adding............. 284
fluid, checking............ 283
fluid, refill capacities......... 318
fluid, specification.......... 324
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Brakes (continued)
fluid, refill capacities.......268, 318
fluid, specifications........269, 324
front disc.............. 145
if brakes do not grip well.....147±148
master cylinder............ 268
new brake linings............ 9
noise................ 145
parking............... 149
power braking............ 145
rear anti-lock............. 146
servicing............... 268
stopping distances........148, 218
when storing your vehicle....... 332
Brake-shift interlock.........140, 154
Break-in period.............. 9
Brights (high beams)........... 20
Bulbs, replacing............. 307
halogen............... 308
headlamps.............. 308
high-mount brakelamp........ 310
C
Canada, customer assistance....... 344
Canada, warranty information....... 4
Capacities for refilling fluids....... 318
Carbon monoxide in exhaust....... 143
Car seats for children
(see Child safety seats)........ 122
Cassette tape player (see Electronic
sound system)........... 42,47
Catalytic converter........... 302
CD player (see Electronic sound system) . . 35
Chains, tires.............. 292
Changing a tire............. 236
Charging system gauge.......... 18
Charging system warning light....... 18
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Child safety restraints.......... 120
child safety belts........... 121
child safety seats........... 122
Child safety seats............ 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard seat......... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Chime
headlamps on.............. 21
key in ignition............. 69
safety belt............... 17
Circuit breakers
checking and replacing........ 235
see also fuses............. 225
Cleaning your vehicle.......... 312
CD player and discs........... 39
chrome and aluminum parts...... 313
engine compartment.......... 315
exterior.............312±313
exterior lamps............ 314
fabric................ 314
headlamps.............. 314
instrument panel........... 313
instrument panel lens......... 314
interior................ 314
interior lamps............. 314
mirrors................. 81
plastic parts............. 313
polishing............... 313
rustproofing............. 313
safety belts.............. 314
tail lamps.............. 314
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Reporting safety defects......... 333
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult............... 95,107
child................. 120
infant..............120, 122
Roadside emergencies.......... 223
Rotating the tires............ 288
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Safe driving tips............ 218
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)..... 107
Safety Compliance Certification Label.... 7
Safety defects, reporting......... 333
Safety information relating to
automotive fuels........... 297
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts....... 111
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 110
center front lap belt.......... 114
center rear lap belt.......... 114
cleaning the safety belts........ 314
dual locking mode retractors...... 109
extension assembly.......... 119
for adults.............. 107
for children............. 120
for infants............120, 122
for pregnant women........ 96,107
lap and shoulder belts......107, 111
lap belt............... 114
maintenance............. 135
proper use.............. 107
replacement............. 135
untwisting or unjamming the safety belt 116
warning light and chime........ 17
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Safety seats for children......... 122
and air bags............. 122
attaching with tether straps...... 133
automatic locking mode (retractor) . . . 122
in front seat............. 122
in rear outboard........... 122
in rear seat.............. 122
tether anchorage hardware....... 133
Seat belts (see Safety restraints)...... 107
Seats................... 95
adjusting the seat, manual........ 95
adjusting the seats, power....... 105
child safety seats........... 122
cleaning upholstery.......... 314
lumbar support............ 106
reclining the seat............ 95
seatback release........... 95,99
Serial number (VIN)............ 7
Service concerns............. 336
Servicing your vehicle.......... 257
precautions when servicing...... 258
servicing when you tow........ 254
Shift-lock system..........140, 154
Shift positions (see Gearshift).....152, 159
Shoulder and lap belts
(see Safety restraints).......107, 111
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints).... 111
Side mirrors............... 79
adjusting................ 81
Snowplowing.............. 215
Snow tires and chains.......... 292
Spare tire
changing the tire.........236, 240
conventional spare........236±237
finding the spare........... 237
removing the spare tire........ 237
storing the flat tire........237, 243
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Index 385
Spark plugs, specifications........ 317
Special driving conditions........ 218
Special notice
ambulance conversions......... 6
diesel-powered vehicles......... 7
four wheel drive vehicles........ 5
Special Notice:four-wheel drive vehicles . . 174
Specification chart, lubricants....... 324
Speed control
turning off............... 77
when towing a trailer......... 212
Speedometer............... 23
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle..... 138
starting a cold engine......... 139
starting after a collision........ 223
starting a warm engine........ 140
starting your vehicle if the battery
is disabled............. 249
Steering, power............. 151
Steering wheel
horn.................. 75
locking................ 67
tilting................. 76
Storage compartments, center console.... 87
Storing your vehicle........... 330
T
Tailgate................. 82
Tail lamps
bulb replacement........... 307
cleaning............... 314
Temperature control (see Climate control) . . 57
Testing the warning lights........ 138
Tether anchor installation
(see Child restraints)......... 133
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