CHEVROLET S10 1994 2.G Owner's Manual

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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 01- me safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down
as the vehicle does. IOU get more time to
stop.
You stop over more distance, and your strongest bones take the forces.
That’s why safety belts make such good sense.
Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
- and the Answers
Q t Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident I’m wearing a
safety belt?
A: You could be - whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you
can easily unbuckle a safety belt, even
if you’re upside down. And
your chance of being conscious during and after an accident, so you
can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Q : Why don ’t they just put in air bags so people won’t have to wear
safety belts?
A: Air bags are in some vehicles today and will be in more of them in the
future. But they are supplemental systems only
- so they work with
safety belts, not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered for
sale has required the
use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a vehicle that
has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
That’s true not only in frontal collisions, but especially
in side and
other collisions.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 0: If I’m a good drive4 and I never drive farfium home, why should I
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident - even
wear safety belts?
one that isn’t your fault - you and your passengers can be hurt. Being
a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control,
such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home. And the
greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less
than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
Safety Belt Reminder Light
When the key is turned to “Run” or “Start,” a light will come on for about
eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts. U\
nless the
driver’s safety belt is already buckled, a tone will also sound.
How To Wear Safety Belts Properly
Adults
This section is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety b\
elts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies. If a
child will be riding
in your vehicle, see the section after this one, called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.\

rlrsz, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has\
.
We’ll start with the driver position.
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This section describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up
straight.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Pick up the latch
plate and pull the
belt across
you.
Don’t let it get
twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
If the belt isn’t long enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of
this section.
Make sure the release button
on the buckle is positioned so you would
be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly
if you ever had to.
5. To make the lap
part tight,
pull
down on the
buckle end of the
belt
as you pull
up on the shoulder belt.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
Q: What’s wrong with this?
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At The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much protection
this way.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
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A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the
shoulder at all times.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Q: What's wrong with this?
A: The belt is twisted across the body.
To unlatch the belt,
just push the button
on
the buckle. The belt
should
go back out of
the
way.
' Before you close the door, be sure the belt is out of the way. If you slam the
door
on it, you can damage both the belt and your vehicle.
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