GMC SIERRA 1993 Repair Manual

6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on t\
he child
restraint.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is
secure.
If the child restraint isn’t secure, turn the latch plate over and
buckle it again. Then see
if it is secure. If it isn’t, secure the restraint in
a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker for
their advice.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle’s safety belt. It will be
ready
to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat
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You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part \
about the top strap
if the child restraint has one.
1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child
2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
restraint.
3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the
lap part through or around
the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how. See if
the shoulder belt would go in front of the child’s face or neck. If so, put
it behind the child restraint.
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4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or \
outward,
so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.
5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the
lock.
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6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor while you
push down
on the child restraint.
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7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is
To remove the child restraint, unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt \
and let it go
back all the way. The safety belt will move freely again and be ready
to work
for an adult or larger child passenger. secure.
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,eats & Safety Belts
Larger Children
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Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's sa\
fety
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 sh\
oulder 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.
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Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other people who \
are.
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* Never do this.
‘b Here two children are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t properly
spread
the impact forces. In a crash, the two children can be
crushed together and seriously injured.
A belt must be used by only
I one person at a time.
Q: 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 still is 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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Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder belt, but the
shoulder part is behind the child.
If the child wears the belt in this
way, in a crash the child might slide under the belt. The belt’\
s force
would then be applied right on the child’s abdomen. That co\
uld
cause serious
or fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn
low and
snug on the hips, and just touching the child’s thighs. Thi\
s 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 b\
e just for you,
and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don’t let so\
meone 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.
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.
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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 cras\
h, then you need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean
you will have to have safety belt parts like the retractor replaced or
anchorage locations repaired-even
if the belt wasn’t being used at the time
of the collision.
Q: What’s wrong with this?
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A: The belt is torn.
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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.
aefore replacing any safety belt, see your dealer for the corr\
ect 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 nu\
mber on
the certificationhire label on the rear edge
of the driver’s door.
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The model number on the replacement belt must be listed on the safety belt
you want
to replace.
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Featums & Controls
Section
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional featur\
es 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 in this section. refer to “Vehicle
Symbols” in Section 0 .
Keys ........................................................................\
............................................... 2-3
Your Doors and How They Work
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2-5
Side Doors ........................................................................\
................................. 2-5
Door Locks
........................................................................\
................................. 2-6
Tailgate
........................................................................\
........................................... 2-8
Theft ........................................................................\
............................................... 2-9
New Vehicle Break-In
........................................................................\
................. 2-10
Ignition Switch
........................................................................\
............................. 2-10
Sterting Your Gasoline Engine
........................................................................\
... 2-12
Starting Your Diesel Engine
........................................................................\
....... 2-15
Automatic Transmission
........................................................................\
.............. 2-21
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (Without Low Gear)
.................................... 2-24
Five-Speed Manual Transmission (With Low Gear)
......................................... 2-25
Locking Rear Axle
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....................... 2-28
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Parking Brake ........................................................................\
.............................. 2-29
Parking Over Things That Burn
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. 2-33
Engine Exhaust
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........................... 2-34
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked
...................................................... 2-35
Four-wheel Drive
........................................................................\
........................ 2-36
Transfer Case
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-37
Front Axle Locking Feature
........................................................................\
.... 2-38
Windows
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-39
Horn
........................................................................\
.............................................. 2-41
Tilt Wheel
........................................................................\
..................................... 2-41
Multifunction Lever
........................................................................\
...................... 2-42
Turn Signal and Lane Change Indicator
....................................................... 2-43
Headlight High-Low Beam
........................................................................\
...... 2-44
Windshield Wipers
........................................................................\
................... 2-45
Windshield Washer
........................................................................\
.................. 2-46
Cruise Control
........................................................................\
.......................... 2-47
Headlights and Vehicle Lighting
........................................................................\
. 2-53
Mirrors
........................................................................\
.......................................... 2-59
Sun Visors
........................................................................\
................................... 2-61
Cigarette LighterlAshtrays
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........... 2-62
Storage Compartments
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............... 2-63
Instrument Cluster ........................................................................\
....................... 2-70
Warning and Indicator Lights
........................................................................\
.. 2-78
Gages
........................................................................\
....................................... 2-87
Camper Wiring Harness
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............. 2-91
Trailer Wiring Harness
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................ 2-91
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