CHEVROLET S10 1993 2.G Service Manual

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60140 Split-Bench Seat)
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Don’t use child restraints in the center position of a 60/40 split-bench seat.
When you secure a child restraint in a center seating position, you’ll be using
the lap belt. See the earlier part about the top strap
if the child restraint has
one.
1. Make the belt as long as possible by tilting the latch plate \
and pulling it
along the belt.
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2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child
restraint.
3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say. c
4. Run the vehicle’s safety belt through or around the restraint. The child
restraint instructions will show you how.
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5. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button faces upward or \
outward,
6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child
so you’ll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.
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 safe&\
belt. It will be
ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger,
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Jump Seats (Extended Cab)
Dlon’t use child restraints in these positions. The restraint\
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60/40 Split-Bench Seat
Don’t use a child restraint in this position. The restraint won’t work properly.

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Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position
KO833
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.
3. Pull out the vehicle’s safety belt and run the lap part th\
rough or around
the child 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.
restraint.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the- release button faces upward or outward,
5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the retractor to set the
so you'll be able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever need to.
lock.
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6. To tighten the belt, feed the lap belt back into the retractor w\
hile 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
secure.
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If you're using a bucket seat, adjust the seat forward until the \
lap portion of
the safety belt holds the restraint firmly. But, don't move it any more than
needed to tighten the lap belt.
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.
Larger Children
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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 shoulder belt
can provide.
Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash. \
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Children who aren’t buckled can strike other people who are.
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Never do this.
A 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
one person at a time.
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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.
A Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a lap-shoulder be\
lt, 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 b\
e worn low and
snug
on the hips, just touching the child’s thighs. This applies bel\
t force to
the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
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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 o\
rder 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
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.
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 you ever see a label on a right front safety belt that says \
to replace the
belt, be sure to
do so. Then it will be there to help protect you in an
accident. You would see this label on the belt near the door opening.
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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 o\
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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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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 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 number on
the certificationltire label of your vehicle.
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