child restraint CHEVROLET PRIZM 1998 3.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new safety belts or
built-in child restraint parts?
After a
very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the safety belts or built-in child restraint harness
straps were stretched, as they would be if
worn during a
more severe crash, then you need new safety belts or
harness straps.
If the frontal air bags inflate, you’ll also need to replace
the driver’s and right front passenger’s safety belt
retractor assembly.
Be sure to do so. Then the new
retractor assembly will be there to help protect you in
a collision.
If safety belts or built-in child restraint harness straps
are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage also
may mean you will need to have safety belt, built-in
child restraint or seat parts repaired or replaced. New
parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety
belt or built-in child restraint wasn’t being used at the
time of the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part
on the air bag system earlier
in this section.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in
a crash.
Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Don’t leave a seat folded down unless you
need to.
Towing a Trailer
I A CAUTION:
If you don’t use the correct equipment and drive
properly, you can lose control when you pull a
trailer. For example, if the trailer is too heavy, the
brakes may not work well
-- or even at all. You
and your passengers could be seriously injured.
You may also damage your vehicle; the resulting
repairs would not be covered by your warranty.
Pull
a trailer only if you have followed all the
steps
in this section. Ask your dealer for advice
and information about towing
a trailer with
your vehicle.
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Here you will find information about the care of your vehicle. This section begins with service and fuel information,
and then
it shows how to check important fluid and lubricant levels. There is also technical information about your
vehicle, and
a part devoted to its appearance care.
6-2
6-
3
6-5
6-6
6-
8
6-9
6-12
6-16
6-18
6-2
1
6-22 6-23
6-25
6-25
6-26
6-27
Service
Fuel
Fuels in Foreign Countries
Filling Your Tank
Filling a Portable
Fuel Container
Checking Things Under the Hood
Engine Oil
Air Cleaner
Automatic Transaxle Fluid
Manual Transaxle Fluid
Hydraulic Clutch
Engine Coolant
Radiator Pressure Cap
Thermostat Power Steering Fluid
Windshield Washer Fluid
6-28
6-32
6-33
6-37
6-44
6-45
6-47
6-47
6-48
6-53
6-53
6-5
8
6-59 6-60
Brakes
Battery
Bulb Replacement
Tires
Appearance Care
Cleaning the Inside
of Your Vehicle
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in Child
Restraint Harness
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN)
Electrical System
Replacement Bulbs
Capacities and Specifications
Air Conditioning Refrigerants

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Use only a mild soap and water solution on a soft
cloth or sponge. Commercial cleaners may affect the
surface finish.
Cleaning the Built-in Child Restraint
Your built-in child restraint may be cleaned with mild
soap and lukewarm water. Don’t use household cleaners.
They may weaken the harness or damage plastic parts.
The built-in child restraint pad is attached to the child
restraint cushion and seatback with fastener strips. You
can remove the pad, machine wash it
in cold water on a
gentle cycle and tumble
dry it on a low heat setting.
Never bleach or iron the pad, and don’t dry clean it.
Care of Safety Belts and Built-in
Child Restraint Harness
Keep the safety belts and the built-in child restraint
harness clean and dry.
A CAUTION:
Do not bleach or dye safety belts or the built41
child restraint harness.
If you do, they may be
severely weakened. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection. Clean the
safety belts and the child restraint harness only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Cleaning Glass Surfaces
Glass should be cleaned often. GM Glass Cleaner
(GM Part No.
1050427) or a liquid household glass
cleaner will remove normal tobacco smoke and dust
films on interior glass.
Don’t use abrasive cleaners
on glass, because they may
cause scratches. Avoid placing decals on the inside rear
window, since they may have to be scraped off later.
If abrasive cleaners are used on the inside of the rear
window, an electric defogger element may be damaged.
Any temporary license should not be attached across the
defogger grid.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine At Least Twice a Year Wiper Blade Check
Restraint System Check
Make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your
belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are
working properly.
If your vehicle has a built-in child
restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps,
latch plates, buckle, clip, and anchorages are working
properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety
belt and built-in child restraint system parts. If you
see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in
child restraint system from doing its
job, have it
repaired. Have any torn or frayed safety belts or
harness straps replaced.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag coverings,
and have them repaired or replaced. The air bag system
should be inspected by a qualified technician
10 years
from the manufacture date on the Certification label.
After
10 years from the manufacture date, have the
system inspected every
24 months. (The Certification
label is located on the rear edge
of the driver’s door.) Inspect
wiper blades for wear or cracking. Replace blade
inserts that appear worn or damaged
or that streak or
miss areas
of the windshield. Also see “Wiper Blades,
Cleaning” in the Index.
Fluid Level Check
Check the power steering pump, hydraulic clutch and
automatic or manual transaxle fluid levels and add as
needed. See “Power Steering,” “Hydraulic Clutch” and
“Automatic Transaxle” or “Manual Transaxle” in the
Index. Check for leaks. A fluid loss in these systems
could indicate a problem. Have the system inspected
and repaired at once.
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Braking in Emergencies
........................... 4-9
Break-In. New Vehicle
.......................... 2-11
Built-In Child Restraint
.......................... 1-36
Cleaning
.................................... 6-47
Removing the Child
........................... 1-44
Securing a Child
.............................. 1-37
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-33
........................................ Brdcing 4-6
BTSI
.................................... 2-22. 7-40
BTSICheck
................................... 7-40
..................................... Storing 1-45
Canadian Roadside Assistance
.................... 8-7
Capacities and Specifications
...................... 6-59
Carbon Monoxide
................ 2.9.2.24.4.27. 4.33
Cassette Deck Service
........................... 7-37
Cassette Tape Player
............................. 3-8
Cassette Tape Player Care ........................ 3- 15
Certification Label
.............................. 4-29
Chains. Tire
................................... 6-44
Changing a Hat Tire
............................. 5-23
Charging System Light
.......................... 2-46
Check Engine Light
............................. 2-49
Checking
Your Restraint Systems .................. 1-61
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-51
Child Restraints
............ 1.33.1.36.1.48.1.54. 1.56
Securing in the Rear Seat
Position ................ 1-54
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-56
Top Strap .................................. , . 1-53
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-38
Built-In
....,............................... l-36
Wheretoput ................................ l-53
Circuit Breakers and Fuses ....................... 6-54
Cleaning Cleaner. Air .............................. 6.16. 6.60
Aluminum Wheels
............................ 6-49
Built-in Child Restraint
........................ 6-47
Exterior LampsLenses
........................ 6-48
Glass Surfaces
............................... 6-47
Inside
of Your Vehicle ......................... 6-45
Instrument Panel
............................. 6-46
Interior Plastic Components
..................... 6-47
Outside
of Your Vehicle ........................ 6-48 .
Special Problems ............................. 6-46
Windshield and Wiper Blades
................... 6-48
Climate Control System
........................... 3-2
Clock, Setting the
................................ 3-6
Clutch Adjustment
.............................. 6-22
Clutch, Hydraulic
............................... 6-22
Column, Tilt
................................... 2-26
Comfort Controls
................................ 3-2
Fabric
...................................... 6-45
...................................... Stains 6-46
Tires
....................................... 6-50
Vinyl 6-46 .......................................
Compact Disc
Care
....................................... 3-17
Player 3-11 ......................................
Player Care .................................. 3-17
Compact Spare Tire
............................. 5-33
Console Storage Area
........................... 2-37
Control
of a Vehicle .............................. 4-6
Convex Outside Mirror
.......................... 2-36
Recovery
Tank .......................... 5-16, 5-17
Coolant ....................................... 6-23
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Park Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2- 14
Shifting Into
................................. 2-21
Shifting Out
of ............................... 2-22
AtNight
.................................... 2-10
Brake
...................................... 2-20
Brake Mechanism Check
....................... 7-41
Over Things That Burn
........................ 2-23
Your Vehicle. Manual Transaxle
................. 2-23
On Hills with a Trailer
......................... 4-36
Passenger Positions. Rear Seat
..................... 1-30
Parking
Passing
....................................... 4-12
Passing While Driving a Trailer
.................... 4-35
Periodic Maintenance Inspections
.................. 7-42
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control
Mirrors ........................ 2-36
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Huid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-25
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts
.................... 1-20
Problems on the Road
............................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner .............. 8-11. 8-12
Radiator
..................................... 5-20
Radiator Pressure Cap
...................... 5-20. 6-25
Radio Reception
................................ 3-14
Radios
............................... 3-6.3-8. 3-11
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4-16
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-35
Rear
Combination
Lamp Bulb Replacement ............ 6-36 Door Security Locks
........................... 2-5
Seat Passenger Positions
....................... 1-30
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-30
Towing
..................................... 5-12
Window Defogger
............................. 3-5
Window Defogger Light
....................... 2-53
Rearview Mirror
Convex Outside
.............................. 2-36
Inside Daymight
............................. 2-35
Manual Adjust
............................... 2-35
Power Remote Control
......................... 2-36
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-3
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants
............... 7-44
Recovery Hooks ................................ 5-35
Recovery Tank. Coolant ..................... 5- 16. 5-17
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning ............... 6-59. 6-60
Remote Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Fuel Door Release Lever
........................ 6-6
Trunk Lock Release ........................... 2-10
Bulbs
...................................... 6-58
Parts ....................................... 6-60
Wheel
...................................... 6-42
Replacing Safety Belts
........................... 1-62
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 8.10. 8.11
Restraints Built-In Child
................................ 1-36
Checking
................................... 1-61
Child
................... 1.33.1.36. 1.48. 1.54. 1-56
Head
........................................ 1-4
Replacing Parts After a Crash ................... 1-62
Systemcheck
................................ 7-38
Replacement
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Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-21
Roadside Assistance
.............................. 8-5
Roadside Assistance, Canadian ..................... 8-7
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-35
Rotation, Tire
.................................. 6-39
ManualTransaxle
............................. 2-19
Safety Belt Extender
............................ 1-6 1
SafetyBelts .,.................................. l-7
Adults ...................................... l-13 < .-
Care ....................................... 6-41
Children ................ 1-33, 1-36, 1-48, 1-54, 1-56 . .- Driver Position ............................... 1 . 13
Extender .................................... 1-61
How to Wear Properly ......................... 1 . 13
Incorrect Usage
.................... 1.16, 1.59. 1-60
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1.13. 1.30
Larger Children
.............................. 1-58
Questions and Answers
........................ 1-12
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-30
Reminder Light
.......................... 1.8. 2.45
Replacing After a Crash
........................ 1-62
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-21
Smaller Children and Babies .................... 1-33
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1-20
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-9
Safety Defects. Reporting
................... 8- IO. 8- 11
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... vi
Scheduled Maintenance Services
.................... 7-4
Seat Operation Check
........................... 7-39
SafetyChains .................................. 4.34 Seatback
RearFolding
.................................. 1-5
Reclining Front ............................... 1-3
Folding Rear Seatback .......................... 1-5
Child Restraint
.............................. 1-44
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1-1
Securing a Child Restraint ................. 1-54, 1-56
Storing the Built-in Child Restraint
............... 1-45
Automatic Transaxle
.......................... 2-16
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 8-1 1, 8-12
Manuals, Ordering ....................... 8-1 1, 8-12
Parts Identification Label
....................... 6-53
Publications, Ordering
.................... 8- 11, 8- 12
Work, Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 8-1 1, 8-12
Service Publications ........................ 8- 1 1, 8- 12
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-29
Sheet Metal Damage
............................ 6-50
Seats
Controls
....,.,,..........,..,................ l-2
ManualFront ................................. 1-2
Removing a Child from the Built-in
Securing
a Child in the Built-in Child Restraint ..... 1-37
Second
Gear
ManualTransaxle ............................. 2-18
Service ........................................ 6-2
ShiftLever
............................... 2-14, 2-18
Shiftspeeds
................................... 2-19
Shifting Into Park
(P) ................................. 2-21
ManualTransaxle
............................. 2-18
Signaling
Turns ................................ 2-27
OutofPUk(P)
2-22 ...............................
9-8