1998 CHEVROLET EXPRESS seats

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If your vehicle has rear bench seats, someone can sit in
the center positions.
To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until
the belt is snug.
Buckle, position and release it the same way as the lap
part
of a lap-shoulder belt. If the belt isn’t long enough,
Make sure the release button
on the buckle is positioned
so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.
When you
sit
in a center seating position, you have a lap see ‘‘safety Belt Extendef’ at the end of this section.
safety belt, which has no retractor.
To make the belt
longer, tilt the latch plate and pull
it along the belt.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant
to face the rear
of the vehicle. Rear-facing infant
restraints are designed for infants of up to about
20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age. This type
of restraint faces the rear so that the infant’s head,
neck and body can have the support they need in a
crash. Some infant seats come in two parts
-- the
base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part
is removable.
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A booster seat (F, G) is designed for children who
are about
40 to 60 lbs. (1 8 to 27 kg) and about
four to eight years of age. It’s designed to improve
the fit
of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Booster
seats with shields use lap-only belts; however,
booster seats without shields use lap-shoulder
belts. Booster seats
can also help a child to see
out the window.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, never put a
rear-facing child restraint in this seat. Here’s
why:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the front passenger’s
air bag inflates, even if your vehicle has
reduced-force frontal air bags. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint would
be very close to the inflating air bag.
If your
vehicle
is a passenger van, always secure a
rearfacing child restraint in a rear seat.
If your vehicle is a cargo van with a right front
passenger
air bag, do not use a rear-facing child
restraint in this vehicle.
If a forward-facing child
restraint
is suitable for your child, always move
the passenger seat as
far back as it will go. You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See
the earlier part
about the top strap
if the child restraint has one. Be sure
to follow the instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.
1.
2.
3.
If your vehicle has a front passenger air bag, always
move the seat as
far back as it will go before
securing
a forward-facing child restraint. (See
“Seats” in the Index.)
Put the restraint on the seat.
Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle’s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.
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Before using your vehicle’s air conditioning, open the
windows to clear the vehicle
of hot air. This reduces the
time it takes for your vehicle to cool down. Then keep
your windows closed for the air conditioner to work at
its best.
You can use
MAX A/C with the temperature knob in the
blue area when it’s really hot outside and you need to
cool the inside air quickly. MAX A/C lets in only a little
air from the outside.
If you first use MAX A/C, you can then use A/C with
the temperature knob in the blue area, as soon as
the
vehicle has cooled down, so outside air will be going
through your vehicle.
If your vehicle has rear air conditioning, setting
it on LO
may enhance front A/C performance by allowing
trapped refrigerant in rear lines
to circulate.
When the air conditioning, DEFROST or
BLEND is on,
you may notice
a slight increase or decrease in engine
speed, due to compressor operation. This is normal
because the system is designed
to cycle the compressor
on and off
to keep the desired temperature. On
cold days,
use HEATER with the temperature knob
in the red area. Outside air will be brought in through
the floor outlets. The heater works best
if you keep your
windows closed while using it.
If you
use the optional engine coolant heater before
starting your engine, your heating system will produce
warmer air faster to heat the passenger compartment in
cold weather. See “Engine Coolant Heater”
in the Index.
Ventilation Tips
Keep the hood and front air inlet free of ice, snow, or
any other obstruction (such as leaves). The heater
and defroster will work far better, reducing the
chance
of fogging the inside of your windows.
When you enter a vehicle in cold weather, turn the
blower fan to HI for a few moments before driving
off. This helps clear the intake ducts
of snow and
moisture, and reduces the chance of fogging the
inside
of your windows.
0 Keep the air path under the front seats clear of objects.
This helps air to circulate throughout your vehicle.
Your vehicle has air vents in the center and
on the sides
of your instrument panel.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
0 Put things in the cargo area of your vehicle.
0 Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
Try
to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
0 Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
0 When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure
it whenever you can.
Towing a Trailer
,- CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull
a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy,
the brakes may not work well
-- or even at all.
You and your passengers could be seriously
injured. Pull
a trailer only if you have followed
all the steps in this section. Ask your dealer for
advice and information about towing
a trailer
with your vehicle.
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Appearance
PART NUMBER
994954
1050172
1050173 1050 174
10502
14
1050427
1052870
1052918**
1052925 1052929
1052930
12345002
12345721
12345725
12377964
12377966
12377984
SIZE
23 in. x 25 in.
16
oz. (0.473 L)
16 oz. (0.473 L)
16 02. (0.473 L)
32
02. (0.946 L)
23
oz. (0.680 L)
16 oz. (0.473 L)
8 oz. (0.237 L)
16 oz. (0.473 L)
16 oz. (0.473 L)
8 02. (0.237 L)
16 02. (0.473 L)
2.5 sq. ft.
12
oz. (0.354 L)
16 02. (0.473 L)
16 02. (0.473 L)
16 02. (0.473 L)
DESCRIPTION
Exterior polishing cloth
Polishing Cloth - Wax
Treated
USAGE
Tar and Road Oil Remover
Removes soil and black marks from whitewalls
White Sidewall Tire Cleaner Use on chrome, stainless steel, nickel, copper and brass Chrome\

Cleaner and Polish Removes
tar, road oil and asphalt
Vinyl Cleaner
Removes dirt, grime, smoke and fingerprints
Glass Cleaner Cleans
vinyl tops, upholstery and convertible tops
Wash Wax Concentrate Cleans
and lightly waxes
-
Armor All Protectant Protects
leather, wood, acrylics, Plexiglas N, plastic,
rubber and vinyl
..___
Multi-Purpose Interior
Cleans carpets, seats, interior trim, door panels
Cleaner and floor mats
Wheel Cleaner Spray on and rinse with water
Capture Dry Spot Remover
Attracts, absorbs and removes soils
Armor All Cleaner Cleans and shines
a
variety of surface types
Synthetic Chamois
Spray on tire shine
Silicone Tire Shine Shines vehicle
without scratching
Finish Enhancer
Removes light scratches and oxidation and protects finish
Cleaner
Wax Removes dust, fingerprints
and surface contaminants
Surface Cleaner Removes contaminants, blemishes and swirl marks
See your General Motors Parts Department for these products.
** Not recommended for use on instrument panel vinyl.
See “Fluids and Lubricants’’ in the Index.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Restraints Checking
................................... 1-6 1
Child
....................................... 1-46
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-62
System Check
................................ 7-39
Reverse. Automatic Transmission
.................. 2-22
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-26
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance. Canadian
..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle
........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-43
Head
........................................ 1-5
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-61
Safety Belts
................................... 1-1 1
Adults
...................................... 1-17
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-39
Center Rear Passenger Position
.................. 1-39
Driver Position
............................... 1-17
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 17
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1-20, 1-59, 1-60
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1-17, 1-34
Larger Children
.............................. 1-58
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - 16
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions
............ 1-34
Rear Seat Passengers
.......................... 1-33
Care
....................................... 6-54
Children
.................................... l-41
Extender ..........,......................... l-61
LapBelt .................................... l-40
Passenger Position ............................. 1-26 Reminder Light
......................... 1 . 12.
2.53
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-62
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-26
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
................... 1-19
Smaller Children and Babies
............... 1-41. 1-44
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-25
WhyTheyWork
.............................. 1-13
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-33
Safety Defects. Reporting
................... 8-10. 8-11
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... iii
Scheduled Maintenance Services .................... 7-4
Seatback Reclining
............................... 1-3
Seats ManualFront
................................. 1-2
Power
....................................... l-3
Rear ........................................ l-5
Removing Rear ............................... 1-6
Replacing Rear
................................ 1-9
Restraint Systems .............................. 1-1
Seat Controls ................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1-52, 1-54, 1-55
Second Gear, Automatic Transmission
.............. 2-23
Security Light
.................................. 2-61
Bulletins, Ordering
....................... 8-1 1, 8- 12
Engine
Soon Light ............................ 2-58
Key Lock Cylinder
............................ 7-39
Manuals, Ordering
....................... 8- 1 1, 8- 12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-60
Publications, Ordering
.................... 8- 11, 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service
........................................ 6-2
9-8