1999 Oldsmobile Cutlass fold seats

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CAUTION:
Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle
up, your safety belts can't do their job when
you're reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can't do its job because it
won't be against your body. Instead, it will be in
front of you. In a crash you could go into it,
receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the
belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.
Head Restraints
Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the
restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position
reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash.
Rear Seats
Folding Rear Seat

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CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or in
a crash.

Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.

Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.

Don't leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.

When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.

Don't leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
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.
You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
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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Restraints
Checking 1
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1
-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization 2
-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle 2
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6
-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Reminder Light 1
-7, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6
-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Rear Passenger Position 1
-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Properly 1
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incorrect Usage 1
-15, 1-16, 1-17, 1-18, 1-49, 1-50, 1-51
Lap Belt 1
-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap
-Shoulder 1-12, 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger Children 1
-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Passenger Position 1
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questions and Answers 1
-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Comfort Guides 1
-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passengers 1
-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder Light 1
-7, 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1
-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster 1
-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smaller Children and Babies 1
-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1
-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1
-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4
-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 8
-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Scheduled Maintenance Services 7
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Adjuster 1
-2, 1-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback, Reclining Front 1
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats
Folding Rear 1
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Front 1
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 1
-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear 1
-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraint Systems 1
-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Controls 1
-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing a Child Restraint 1
-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second
-Gear Start 2-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .