2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette lock

Replacing the Captain's Chairs
{CAUTION:
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.
{CAUTION:
A seat that 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.
{CAUTION:
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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1. Hook the front latches over the front ¯oor pins. 2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear
latches onto the rear set of ¯oor pins.
3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly
attached.
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Stowable Seat
Your vehicle may have a stowable seat. The stowable
seat is a full bench seat and comes with the convenience
center. See
Convenience Center on page 2-58for more
information. The stowable seat can be removed and
replaced, or with the seatback folded, it can lie ¯ush with
the convenience center.
Folding the Seatback
{CAUTION:
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 fold down the seatback,
pull up on the lever located
on the back of the seat,
and push the seatback
down until it is locked
into place.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is
locked into place.
To raise the seatback, do one of the following:
·From the rear of the vehicle, pull up on the lever to
release the seatback, then pull the strap located on
the right side of the seat, to pull the seatback up.
The seatback has a patch of hook and loop fastener
to stow the strap on the rear of the seat when
not in use.
·From the passenger's side sliding door, pull up on
the lever to release the seatback, then push up on
the seatback to raise the seat.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is
locked into the upright position.
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Replacing the Stowable Seat
{CAUTION:
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.
{CAUTION:
A seat that 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.
{CAUTION:
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.
Do not put the stowable seat in so it faces rearward
because it will not latch that way. The stowable seat has
to go in before the convenience center. See
Convenience Center on page 2-58for more information.
The stowable seat has seat position labels, located on
the back of the seat, showing where the seat must go.
Follow the ¯oor pin diagram. Use the front ¯oor pins of
the ¯oor cups and the rear ¯oor cups in the third row.
The seat must be placed in the proper location for the
legs to attach correctly.
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Make sure the seat is in its upright position before
beginning this procedure.
1. Place the front hooks of the seat onto the front ¯oor
pins in the third row. To do this, the seat will need to
be angled so the front hooks clear the ¯oor pins.
If the front legs are not attached correctly, the rear
legs will not attach to the rear set of ¯oor pins.
2. Firmly push the rear hooks into the rear ¯oor pins
by pushing down on the rear of the seat.
3. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is
locked down.
4. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that
it is locked into place.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 belts.
{CAUTION:
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.
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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 ªSeatsº 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.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt isn't long enough, see
Safety Belt
Extender on page 1-45.
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.
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5. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder belt.The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely
to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of
the body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or crash,
or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
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Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt
adjuster to the height that is right for you.To move it down, push down on the button and move
the height adjuster to the desired position. You can
move the adjuster up just by pushing up on the shoulder
belt guide. After you move the adjuster to where you
want it, try to move it down without pushing the button
down to make sure it has locked into position.
Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the
belt is centered on your shoulder. The belt should
be away from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.
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