CHEVROLET SUBURBAN 1994 Workshop Manual

Larger Children
Children who have
outgrown child
restraints 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 lapshoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can
provide.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the
rear seat. But they need to
use the safety belts properly.
Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.
0 Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who are.
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2: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so
small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the
shoulder belt still
is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the
child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
If the
child
is so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s
face or neck,
you might want to place the child in a seat that has a lap
belt,
if your vehicle has one.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and
snug
on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies belt force to
the child’s pelvic bones in
a crash.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you should use\
it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an
extender. It’s free. When
you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you
will wear,
so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be
just for you, and just for the seat
in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let
someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it,
just attach it to the regular safety belt.
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Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look
for any loose
parts
or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts After a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After
a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were
stretched,
as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you
need new belts.
If you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that says to replace the
belt, be sure to do
so. Then the new belt will be there to help protect you in
an accident. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening.
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If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean
you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New
parts and repairs may be necessary even
if the belt wasn’t being used at the
time
of the collision.
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is torn.
Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under
impact forces.
If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Before replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the correct part number.
You’ll need the model year and model number for your vehicle. The model
year is on your title and registration. And you can find the model number on
the Certificatioflire label of your vehicle. See “Certificatioflire Label” in
the Index.
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The model number on
the replacement belt
must be listed on the
safety belt you want to
replace. Pull the
shoulder belt all the
way out to see this
label.
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Features & Controls
Section
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Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your
vehicle. and information on starting. shifting and braking
. Also explained
are
the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything
is working properly-and what to do if you have a problem .
For explanation of vehicle symbols. refer to “Vehicle Symbols” in the
Introduction .
Keys ..................................................... 2-3
DoorLocks
................................................ 2-5
Your Doors and How They Work .... .................... 2-7 ..
................................................ Side Doors 2-7
Tailgate. Tailgate Glass and Rear
Doors ... ... ............... 2-8
Tailgate
........................... ...................... 2-8
PanelDoors
............................................... 2-9
Theft
.................................................... 2-10
New Vehicle Break-In
...................................... 2-11
Ignition Switch
.................................... . 2-12
Starting Your Gasoline Engine ......................... . 2-13
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
......................... 2-15
Starting Your Diesel Engine
................................. 2-16
Automatic Transmission .................................... 2-21
Five-Speed Manual Transmission
............................. 2-24
LockingRearAxle ......................................... 2-26
Parking Brake .................................... . . 2-26
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Parking Over Things That Burn ........................ ... 2-30
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
..................... 2-31
EngineExhaust
........................................... 2-31
Four-WheelDrive
..................................... 2-32
Transfer Case
............................................. 2-33
Front Axle Locking Feature
.................................. 2-34
Windows
................................................ 2-35
Ho~ .................................................... 2-37
Tiltwheel
............................................. 2-37
Multifunction Lever
........................................ 2-38
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
...................... 2-39
Windshield Wipers
......................................... 240
Headlight
High-Low Beam
................................ 2-40
Windshield Washer
........................................ 2-41
Cruise Control
........................................... 2-42
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting
.............................. 247
Mirrors
.................................................. 2-51
SunVisors
............................................... 2-53
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
.............................. 2-54
Storage Compartments
...................................... 2-56
Instrument Cluster
......................................... 2-64
Warning and Indicator Lights
.............................. 2-66
Luggagecarrier
........................................... 2-79
Trailer Wiring Harness
.................................... 2-80
Cigarette LightedAshtrays
............... ................ 2-55
Gages
................................................ 2-74
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Keys
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- The square-shaped
key is for the ignition
only.
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The oval-shaped key
is for the doors and all
other locks.
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When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer removes the plugs from the
keys, and gives them to the first owner.
Each
plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith
how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place. If you lose your
keys,
you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using these plugs.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that can help prevent
theft. But you can have a lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle
if you
ever lock your keys inside. You may even have to damage
your vehicle to get in.
So be sure you have extra keys.
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Door Locks
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle: From the outside: Use
your door
key.
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