lock CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1994 1.G User Guide

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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 abie to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there’s a sudden stop
or a crash.
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
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You can move the
shoulder belt adjuster
to the height that
is
I right for you.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine To move it down,
push in the adjuster at
the arrows and pull
down on the adjuster.
After you move the
adjuster to where you
want it,
try to move it
up and down to make sure it is locked into
place.
You can move the adjuster up from a lower position just by pushing up on it.
. 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. To make the lap
part tight, pull
down on the
buckle end of the
belt as you pull
up on the shoulder part.
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 a crash.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 5. Press the button
on the retractor
cover
to set the
lock.
6. To tighten the
belt, feed the
shoulder belt
back into the
retractor while
you push down
on the child
restraint.
To remove the child restraint, just 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.
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Section
A
..
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
Your Doors and How They Work
..................... ....... 2-5
DoorLocks
................................................ 2-8
Theft
..............................................
New Vehicle “Break-In” ................. .......
. . 2-11
. . 2-12
Ignition Switch
....... ....... .......................... 2-13
Starting Your Engine
....................................... 2-14
FuelRegulator
......................................... 2-15
Driving Through Deep Standing Water
... ............... 2-15
Automatic Transmission
.................................... 2-17
Engine
Block Heater
................................... 2-16
.. ..< .. Locking Rear Axle ...................... .... 2-20
ParkingBrake
............................................ 2-20
Shifting Into
“P’ (Park) ....... .......................... 2-21
Shifting Out of “P” (Park)
................................... 2-22
Parking Over Things That Burn
............................... 2-23
EngineExhaust
.....................................
Running Your Engine While You’re Parked .............
.... 2-24
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine The oval-shaped key
is for the doors and all
other locks.
K.



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 preve\
nt
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 dama\
ge
your vehicle to get
in. So be sure you have extra keys.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine ~ To fully open the
’ doors, push in on the
clip and lift the check
assembly up off the
mounting bracket.
Do
this on each door.
Replace the
assemblies the same
way.
See the caution under “Swing-Out Windows” in this section.
Door Locks
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
.. .
From the inside: To
lock front doors and
sliding side door, slide
the lock levers down.
To unlock the front
doors and the sliding
side door from the
inside: Slide the lock
levers up.
Rear doors cannot be manually locked from the inside
To unlock the rear
hatch and split-panel
doors from the inside:
Push the top of the
HATCH REL switch.
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If your vehicle has
power door locks,
push the power door
lock switch to lock or
unlock all the doors at
once.
The Power Door Lock switch will not lock or unlock the rear hatch and split
panel doors. You must use the
HATCH REL switch. See “Hatch Release
Switch” in the Index.
Every vehicle with power door locks has a pulse lock system. A pulse lock
system works like this:
If the sliding door is open and you push the power door lock switch, the
sliding door will not lock immediately. After you close the door, the system
comes on and, in about five seconds, locks the sliding door.
All models have overriding door locks. When a door is locked, the door
handle will not work the latch. This will help stop a door from being
accidentally opened. However, power door locks do not affect the operation
of the hatch.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving the vehicle, take your keys, open your door and set the
locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.
Rear Hatch and Split-Panel Doors
If you have this option, your vehicle must be in either “P” (Park) or
“N’ (Neutral) to release the hatch and unlock the split-panel doors. If your
battery is dead, the hatch and doors will not open, even from the outside
with a key.
To release the hatch and unlock the doors from the inside of the vehicle,
press
the HATCH REL switch on the instrument panel just left of the
steering column.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Then, pull up on the
hatch handle and open
the doors.
To release the hatch
and unlock the doors
from the outside of the
vehicle, put the key in
the lock and turn to
the right. Then, pull
up on the hatch and
open the right rear
door first. Grasp the
handle and pull the
door open.
The hatch and doors will automatically lock when the hatch is shut.
If the hatch is partially closed, the rear doors will lock and you will need to
use the key or
HATCH REL switch, located to the left of the steering
column, to unlock them. (See also Hatch Release Switch, Rear
WiperNasher, and Rear Defogger in the Index.)
Theft
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your
vehicle has
a number of theft deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on
it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can
help.
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