CHEVROLET ASTRO PASSENGER 1994 1.G Workshop Manual

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Run the lap and
shoulder portions
through or around
the restraint. The
child restraint
instructions will show you how.
If
the shoulder belt
goes
in front of
the child’s face or
neck, put it
behind the child
restraint.
5. 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.
6. To tighten the
belt, pull up on
the shoulder belt
while you push
down on the child
restraint.
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child restraint in
different
directions to be
sure it is secure.
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.
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Rear Seat Position
When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be
using the lap belt.
See the earlier section about
the top strap if the child restraint has one.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 1. Make the belt as
long as possible
3
by tilting the
latch plate and
pulling it along
the belt.
2.
3.
4.
Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child
restraint.
Secure the child
in the child restraint as the instructions say.
Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child
restraint instructions will show you how.
5. 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.
6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the 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 about how to attach the child restraint properly.
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.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top
strap
if the child restraint has one.
1. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child
restraint.
2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
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.
If the shoulder belt goes
in front of the child’s face or neck, put it
behind the child restraint.
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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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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Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the veh\
icle'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 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.
Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 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.
Q: What’s v mg 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 CertificationEire label of your vehicle. See “CertificationEire 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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