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This manual includes the latest information at the time
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after that time without further notice. For vehicles first
sold in Canada, substitute the name ªGeneral Motors of
Canada Limitedº for GM Medium Duty Truck Division
whenever it appears in this manual.
Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will
be there if you ever need it when you're on the road.
If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it
so the new owner can use it.
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CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Y ou will also find a circle
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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage
your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different
colors or in different words.
You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle may be equipped with components and
labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols,
used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text
describing the operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator reference the following
topics in the Index:
ªInstrument Panelº
ªComfort Controlsº
ªAudio Systemsº
Also see ªWarning Lights and Gagesº in the Index.
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Here are some examples of symbols you may find on your vehicle:
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Model Reference
This manual contains information which covers
conventional cab models as shown. Most models
are unfinished from the factory.
C4C042
C5C042
C4V042
C5V042
C4U042
C5U042C6C042
C7C042
C8C042
C6V042
C7V042
C8V042
C8C064
C8V064
C4E042
C5E042
C6E042
C7E042
C8E042
C8E064
Since C-Series models delivered from the factory are
finished in a variety of ways by a number of companies,
you'll probably find other manuals in your finished
vehicle. These manuals are put there by the companies
that have added components or equipment to the
C-Series model. Read all these materials
-- as well
as this manual
-- carefully, to get all of the information
on your vehicle.
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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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-2 Seats and Seat Controls
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-8 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
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-12 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
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-13 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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-13 Driver Position
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-21 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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-22 Right Front Passenger Position
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-22 Air Bag System1
-36 Center Passenger Position
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-37 Rear Seat Passengers
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-41 Children
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-45 Restraint Systems for Children
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-64 Older Children
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-67 Safety Belt Extender
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-67 Checking Your Restraint Systems
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-68 Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash