Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme 1995 s Workshop Manual

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5. Buckle the ielt. Make s&e the release, button is
positioned
sd you would be .able to unbuckle the
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You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier part 1,
about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
1. Because your vehicle has a right fibnt passenger air
bag, always move the seat as far back asit will go
before securing a forward-facing child restraint. (See
“Seats” in the Index.)
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.
If the^ shoulder belt goes in front of the child’s face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.
4. Pick up the latch plate,:and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehic1e”s safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show ypu 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.
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the retractor to set
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the lock.
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I ' 7. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into
the retractor while
you pu.sh. down on the child
restraint.
8. Push.and pull the child restraint in different
To remove the child festraint, 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. directions to be sure
it is secure.

Larger Children Children who; have outgrown child restraints should
wear the vehicle’s.safety belts.
If, you have the choice, a child should sit next to a
wihdow ‘so‘the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and
getthe. additional restraint
a shoulder belt can provide.
‘Accident statistics show that children are safer,i€they
are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the
safety belts properly.
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, Children who aren’t buckled up .can strike other
,a, crash.
people who. we.
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, &.’ What if a childis 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
:. .? would have the,restraint that belts provide. If the
child is sitting in
a rear seat outside position, see
“Rear Safety Belt,
Comfo~? Guides” in the Index.
If the child is so small thatthe shoulder belt is still
very close to the. child’s face or neck, you might
want to place the child in the center seat position,
the one that has
only a lap belt.
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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.
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I Safety Belt Extender
If the vehcle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should’use it.
But
if a .safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
retailer wi1.l 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 1ong.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 forthe 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 other loose or damaged
restraint system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a restraint system from doing its job, have
it
repaired.
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.
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.Replacing Seat, and Restraint System
”Parts 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.
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I Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and
optiond features on your Oldsmobile, and information
on starting, shifting and braking.
Also explained are the
instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if
everything
is working properly -- and what to do if you
have a problem.
Keys
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The ignition keys are
for the ignition only.
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The door keys are €or the .
doors and all other locks.
When
a new Oldsrnobile is delivered, the retailer
removes the plugs from the door keys and gives them to,
the first owner.
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The ignition keys don't have plugs. Your Oldsmobile
retailer or Roadside Assistance ha
keys.
Each plug has a code on
it that tells. your retailer or a
qualified locksmith how to make extra door keys. Keep
the plugs in a safe place.
If you lose your door keys,
you'll be able to have new ones made easily using these
plugs.
If you need a new ignition key, contact your Oldsmobile
retailer who can obtain the correct key code, or, in an
emergency; call Oldsmobile Roadside Assistance at
1.-80?-442-OLDS (6537).
NOTICE: .'
Your Oldsmobile has a number of new features - '
that can help prevent theft. But you can have a
lot
of trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever
lock your keys &side. You may even have to
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damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you
have 'extra
keys.
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