seat adjustment CHEVROLET CITATION 1980 1.G Owners Manual

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ADJUSTMENT OF SEAT POSITION
Manually Operated Front Seats
The front seats may be adjusted forward or rearward by moving the control lever
at the front of the seat and exerting slight body pressure in the direction desired.
The seat
is locked in position when the lever is released.
After adjusting a manually operated seat. push forward and rearwardon the scal
to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. Take the vehicle 10 Y(lur dealer for
service if you find that either seat adjuster does IIi)! lakh.
NOTICE: Do not adjust a manually operated driver's seat while the car is moving. The seat could move suddenly and unexpectedly and could cause the driver to lose control of thecaf.
Bucket Seats , The front seats may be adjusted forward or rearward by moving the control lever at the front of the seat. Move the control lever to release the locking mechanism;
then exert slight body pressure to. move seat to desired position. Release lever to lock seat into position.
After adjusting a manually operated seat. push forward and rearward Oil the scat to be sure the seat adjusters have latched. Take the vehicle to your dealer fo!
service if you find that either seat adjuster docs not latch.
NOTICE: Do not adjust a manually operated driver's seat while the car is moving. The seat could move suddenly and unexpectedly and could cause the driver to lose control of the car.
MULTI-POSITION RECLINING SEAT The optional reclining seat back can be tilted forward or rearward of the
normal position by first pushing on the seatback. then lifting the control
lever O!l the outer side of the seat. Release the lever to lock the seat back
in place.
To return the seatback to an upright position. push rearward slightly on
the seatback, then move the control lever. Release the seatba.:k to allow
it to move forward. If you do not first push on the seat back before moving
the lever, the seat back may jam. To release it. you must push firmly rear­
ward on the seat back before moving the lever, then move the control lever.
CAUTION: For the optional reclining seat. to reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during an accident, do not recline any more than needed for comfort while the vehicle is moving. The seats and seat belts provide best restraint only when the rider is Sitting up straight and well back in the seat and, General .Motors urges that people riding in the vahicle be properly restrained at all times. In the event of a
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If your vehicle has an optional Delco GM Citizens Band radio, please refer to
the separdte booklet supplied with this unit.
MOBILE RADIO SYSTEMS
Mobile two-way units are subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations' arid must be-installed by trained radio people . Mobile telephones
installed
by your local phone 'company, Citizens Band (CB) radios, and garage
door openers normally will not affect vehicle operation.
If any other mobile radio
transmitters are installed, there can
possibly , be _ adverse effects on vehicle
operation.
Antenna
The standard radioanterma is incorporated in the windshield glass. If necessary,
adjustments for maximum antenna effectiveness can be made by your Authorized
Dealer.
Power. Antenna
The optional power antenna is controlled by the radio. When the radio is ON the
antenna will go up. When the radio is turned OFF either by the ON/OFF knob
or by turning the ignition switch to the OFF poSition, the antenna will go down.
OTHER CONTRQLS AND
FEATURES
Hatchback Coupe
·R.ear Compartment lid -UnlOCk.' and open the lid with your oval hta,d key.
Close the lid firmly to lock.
folding Rear Seilt
The folding rear seat quickly folds to heir provide aq.ditional ,cargo space.
To operate , the folding rear seat:
• Pull the seat cushion forward and up toward the front seatback.
• Pull the seatback strap downward and forward to release the:: seatback latch.
• Swing seatback forward and down to form deck.
• When return.ing seat to the passenger position make sure seatback is latched.
Check now and then to see
if the latch on any folding rear seat works properly.
'To do this. push forward andreat',wai'd on the top of the seatback. If the seat does
not latch properly in the upright. posttion, have it repaired.
Keep
seat belt webbing and hardware clear of seat parts when you tilt folding seats
forward or rearward , This .. helps prevent damage to these bell systems.
CAUTION: The hatchback should be closed while driving to help avoid drawing dangerous exhausigaS8s into the car. (See "Engine Exhaust Gas Caution (Carbon Monoxide)" at the beginning of thi. section.)
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Operating Tips .. Operation .. Shift Speeds. Metal Cleaners .. Metal Damage, Body ... Mirrors, Rearview .. Mobile Radios-. Monoxide Caution, Carbon .. . 2-25 2-1
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2-15 Muffler ............................................... . New Car Break-In Period Octane Rating, Gasoline ... Odometer Oil, Engine Capacity .. Change Interval.. Dipstick ... Filter ... PreSsure Gage .. Pressure Light... Recommendation (Gas) .. OIL Light.. Openings, Roof... Opening The Hatchback ... Hood .. Windows ..
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Paint Damage .. Parking;. Parking Brake .. Parking Lights .. PCV Valve & Filter .. Peda'·TI"avel, Brake ... Pedal Travel, Clutch .. Polishing & Waxing .. Pollution Control Power
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Replacement Fasteners
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5-1 Replacement Maintenance Schedule .. Raplacement Owner's·Manual... 7-13 Replacement Parts ............. ....................... 7-2 Restraints .. Rocking Car When Stuck .. Roofs Carrying Cargo On ... Luggage Carrier .. Rack .. Vinyl .. Vista-Vent. ... Rotation, Tire .. Rustproofing .. Rust Protection ... Sefety Belts .. Seats (See
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Adjustment.. 1-4 Child... 1-10 Folding.. 2-25 Latches..
1-5 Reclining.... . '-4 Seat Belts Care.. 4.3 Child Restraint ............................................ 1.10 Inspection.. 1-10 Lap/Shoulder.. 1-6 Light/Buzzer Reminder... 1;8 Pregn~nt Women .. Rear Seat. ... Self-Adjusting Brakes .. SENSOR Indicator ..
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