2004 CHEVROLET KODIAK seats

How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about
safety belts and children. And there are different
rules for smaller children and babies. If a child will be
riding in your vehicle, seeOlder Children on page 1-27
orInfants and Young Children on page 1-29. Follow
those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your
vehicle has.
We’ll start with the driver position.
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.
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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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A forward-facing child seat (C-E) provides restraint for
the child’s body with the harness and also sometimes
with surfaces such as T-shaped or shelf-like shields.A booster seat (F-G) is a child restraint designed to
improve the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system. Some
booster seats have a shoulder belt positioner, and
some high-back booster seats have a five-point harness.
A booster seat can also help a child to see out the
window.
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Secure the child in the child restraint when and as the
instructions say.
1. If your vehicle has a right front passenger’s air bag
seeAir Bag Off Switch on page 1-55. If your vehicle
has a right front passenger’s air bag and your
child restraint is forward-facing, always move the
seat as far back as it will go before securing it in this
seat. See “Seats” in the index. Never use a
rear-facing child restraint in this seat unless the air
bag is off.
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
3. 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.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
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Outside Heated Mirrors
If your vehicle has this feature, your outside rearview
mirrors can be defrosted.
The switch for this feature
is located in the instrument
panel switchbank.
Push the bottom of the switch to turn the outside heated
rearview mirrors on. The switch indicator light will
come on and stay on whenever the outside heated
rearview mirrors are activated.
If your vehicle has a crew cab, your vehicle may be
equipped with a rear window defogger. It will also come
on each time the outside heated mirror feature is
activated. See “Rear Window Defogger” underClimate
Control System on page 3-19.
Storage Areas
Your vehicle includes a number of storage
compartments.
Some vehicles have storage areas in the instrument
panel. Another small storage area may be located
overhead. Other models may have more storage area
underneath the front passenger’s bench seat.
Your vehicle may have a storage tray located behind
the driver and passenger seats.
All models have storage pockets and cupholders on
each of the doors. Some models may have additional
cupholders in the center floor console.
All models also have storage compartments located
beneath the floorboard on both sides of the vehicle.
Storage Tray
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Center Console Storage Area
Your vehicle may have a center console compartment
between the bucket or suspension seats.
The back of your center bench seat may also fold
forward to reveal a console compartment.
The release strap for the
center console is located
between the center
seat and passenger’s seat.To expose the storage compartment, pull the strap to
release the seatback. Then fold the seatback forward.
To open the storage compartment, press the release
button and lift the lid rearward. With the lid closed, it can
be used as a clipboard to hold papers in place.
Before returning the seatback to the upright position,
make sure the console is snapped shut. Lift the
seatback all the way up until it clicks. Push and pull on
the seatback to make sure the seat is locked in
place.
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Climate Controls
Climate Control System
With these systems, you can control the heating,
cooling and ventilation for your vehicle.
If your vehicle does not have air conditioning, the
controls will look like this:
Turn the mode knob on the far right clockwise or
counterclockwise to direct the airflow inside of your
vehicle.
To change the current mode, select one of the following:
9(OFF):This setting turns the system off.
H(Vent):This mode directs air to the instrument
panel vents.
)(Bi-Level):This mode directs half of the air to the
instrument panel vents, then directs the remaining
air to the floor vents. Cooler air is directed to the upper
vents and warmer air to the floor vents.
6(Floor):This mode directs most of the air to the
floor vents. Use this mode to send air to the rear of the
vehicle. Keep the area under the front seats free of
objects that could obstruct airflow to the rear of
the vehicle.
The mode knob can also be used to select the defrost
mode. For more information, see “Defogging and
Defrosting” later in this section.
9(Fan):Turn the left knob clockwise or
counterclockwise to increase or decrease the fan speed.
To increase airflow, turn the knob clockwise. To
decrease airflow, turn it counterclockwise. To turn the
fan off, turn the mode knob on the far right
counterclockwise to the off position.
(Temperature Knob):Turn the middle knob located
clockwise or counterclockwise to increase or decrease
the temperature inside of your vehicle. Turn the
knob toward the red area for warmer air. Turn the knob
toward the blue area for cooler air.
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Outlet Adjustment
Your vehicle has air outlets
on the instrument panel
that allow you to adjust the
direction and amount of
airflow inside the vehicle.
Move the lever on the outlet up or down to direct the
airflow. Increase or reduce the amount of airflow
by opening and closing the louvers. The outlets can be
moved side-to-side to direct the airflow.
Operation Tips
•
Keep the hood and front air inlets 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.
•Keep the air path under the front seats clear
of objects. This helps air to circulate throughout
your vehicle.
•Adding outside equipment to the front of your
vehicle, such as hood-air deflectors, etc., may affect
the performance of the heating and air conditioning
system. Check with your dealer before adding
equipment to the outside of your vehicle.
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