2003 OLDSMOBILE SILHOUETTE seats

Replacing the Split Bench Seat
If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure
it
is locked.
A seat that isn iocked into place properly can
move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
I installing it.
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A safety belt that is improperly routel , not
properly attached, or twisted won’t provide the
protection needed in a crash. The person
wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
After installing the seat, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are properly routed
and attached, and are not twisted.
Make sure the seatback is in the upright position and
the safety belts are on the correct section
of the seat.
Don’t put the sections of the bench seat in
so they face
rearward because they won’t latch that way.
The split bench seats have seat position labels, located
on the back of each seat, showing where the seat
must
go. Follow that diagram.
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Captain Chairs
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If the front latches are not attaching correctly,
check that the seat is in the
full rear position.
Firmly push the rear hooks onto the rear floor pins
by pushing down on the rear of the seat.
Try to raise the seat to check that it is locked down.
strap on the back of the seat and raise the
seatback until
it locks upright.
Push and
pull on the seatback to check that it
is locked.
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If your vehicle has the captain’s chairs, the seatbacks
can be folded forward or reclined and the seats can
be removed.
Adjusting the Captain’s Chairs
(Second
Row)
The second row captain’s chairs can be adjusted
forward or rearward.
There are two adjustment levers on each seat.
One is located below the center,
in front of the seat.
The other
is located across the rear of the seat.
Lift up either lever to slide the seat forward or rearward.
Release the lever. Push and pull on the seat to make
sure it is locked into place.
Repeat these steps
for the other section of the split
bench seat.
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Folding or Reclining the Seatbacks
If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move
forward in
a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it
is locked.
.
To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever,
located on the outboard side of the seat. Use the recliner
lever to move the seatback to the desired position.
It is easier to raise or lower the seatback
if you
lean forward, taking the weight
off the seatback.
The seatbacks on the second row captain’s chairs also
fold forward to put items behind the left and right seats.
Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback
forward. The seatback will lock into place when
you
push it back to the upright position.
The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or
exiting the vehicle.

Replacing the Captain’s Chairs
If the seatback isn’t locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could cause injury to the person sitting there. Always press rearward on the seatback to be sure
it
is locked.
A seal lat isn’t locked into place properly can
move around
in a collision or sudden stop.
People
in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing
it.
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not properly attached, or twisted won’t provide
the protection needed
in a crash. The person
wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
After installing the seat, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are properly routed
and attached, and are not twisted.
Don’t put the seats in
so they face rearward because they
won’t latch that way. For the second row,
if you want
more storage room behind the seat, adjust the seat by
sliding it forward.
The captain’s chairs have seat position labels, located
on the back of the seat, showing where the seat
must
go. Follow that diagram. The seat must be placed
in the proper location for the legs to attach correctly.
Make sure the seatbacks are in the upright position,
the seat belts are on the correct side
of the chairs and
the second row captain’s chairs are in the full rear
position before beginning this procedure.
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety
belts properly.
It tells you some things you should not
do with safety “-lts.
Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t
wear a safety belt properly. If you are
in a
crash and you’re not wearing a safety belt,
your injuries can be much worse. You can hit
things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it.
You can be seriously injured or killed. In the
same crash, you might not be, if you are
buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,
and check that your passengers’ belts are
fastened properly too.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area,
inside or outside of a vehicle.
In a collision,
people riding
in these areas are more likely to
be seriously injured or killed.
Do not allow
people to ride in any area of your vehicle that
is not equipped with seats and safety belts.
Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat
and
using a safety belt properly.
Your vehicle has a light
that comes
on as a
reminder to buckle up.
See
Safety Belt Reminder
Light on page
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Driver Position
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to
wear it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat so you can sit up straight. To see
how, see “Seats” in the Index.
3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Don’t let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock
if you pull the belt across
you very quickly.
If this happens, let the belt go back
slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you
more slowly.
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Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults
Your vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort
guides. This feature will provide added safety belt
comfort for older children who have outgrown booster
seats and for smaller adults. When installed on a
shoulder belt, the comfort guide better positions the belt
away from the neck and head.
If your vehicle has a split bench seat in the third row,
there is one guide for each outside passenger position.
To provide added safety belt comfort for children
who have outgrown child restraints and booster seats
and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be
installed on the shoulder belts. Here’s how to install a
comfort guide and use the safety belt:
1. Remove the guide from its storage pocket on the
side of the seatback.
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Child Restraints
Older Children
Older children who have outgrown booster seats should
wear the vehicle’s safety belts.
If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a
window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
A: If possible, an older child should wear a
lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint
a shoulder belt can provide. The shoulder belt
should not cross the face or neck. The lap
belt should
fit snugly below the hips, just touching
the top
of the thighs. It should never be worn
over the abdomen, which could cause severe or
even fatal internal injuries in a crash.
Accident statistics show that children are safer
if they
are restrained in the rear seat.
In a crash, children
who are not buckled up can strike
other people who are buckled up, or can be thrown
out of the vehicle. Older children need to use safety
belts properly.
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