child restraint PONTIAC FIREBIRD 1999 User Guide

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1-42 Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position
You'll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier
part about the top strap if the child restraint has one.
Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the
child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint
when and as the instructions say.
1. Put the restraint on the seat.
2. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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3. 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.4. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while
you push down on the child restraint. If you're using
a forward
-facing child restraint, you may find it
helpful to use your knee to push down on the child
restraint as you tighten the belt.
5. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, 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.

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1-44 Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position
Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag. Never
put a rear
-facing child restraint in this seat. Here's why:
CAUTION:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger's air bag inflates, even though your
vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags.
This is because the back of the rear
-facing child
restraint would be very close to the inflating air
bag. Always secure a rear
-facing child restraint
in the rear seat.
Although a rear seat is a safer place, you can secure a
forward
-facing child restraint in the right front seat.
You'll be using the lap
-shoulder belt. See the earlier part
about the top strap if the child restraint has one. Be sure
to follow the instructions that came with the child
restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint when and
as the instructions say.
1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger air
bag, always move the seat as far back as it will go
before securing a forward
-facing child restraint.
(See ªSeatsº in the Index.)
2. Put the restraint on the seat.
3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.

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Tilt the latch plate to adjust the belt if needed.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.4. 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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5. To tighten the belt, pull up on the shoulder belt while
you push down on the child restraint. You may find it
helpful to use your knee to push down on the child
restraint as you tighten the belt.
6. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, 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.

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Larger ChildrenChildren who have outgrown child restraints should
wear the vehicle's safety belts.
Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear seat. But they need to use the
safety belts properly.

Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out
in a crash.

Children who aren't buckled up can strike other
people who are.

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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.
CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a
lap
-shoulder belt, 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 could cause serious or
fatal injuries.
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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If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages or anything else
-- they will go as fast as
the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn quickly, or
if there is a crash, they'll keep going.
CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, and it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control
and crash. Also, overloading can shorten the life
of your vehicle.
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 rear area of your vehicle.
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.

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9-2
Brake
Adjustment 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fluid 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Master Cylinder 6-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking 2-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Pedal Travel 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing System Parts 6-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Warning Light 2-80 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trailer 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transmission Shift Interlock Check 2-30, 7-19 . . . . . . . . . .
Wear 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brakes, Anti-Lock 4-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking 4-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Braking in Emergencies 4-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Break-In, New Vehicle 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brightness Control 2-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BTSI Check 2-30, 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulb Replacement 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Front Parking/Turn Signal 6-41 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Headlamps 6-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Lamps 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Sidemarker 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Canada, Ordering Service and Owner Publications 8-14 . . .
Canadian Roadside Assistance 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capacities and Specifications 6-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Carbon Monoxide 2-11, 2-41, 4-30, 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Cover 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cassette Deck Service 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cassette Tape Player 3
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Errors 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CD Adapter Kits 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp Bulb Replacement 6-41 . . . .
Certification/Tire Label 4-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Safety 4-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chains, Tire 6-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changing a Flat Tire 5-25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check
Automatic Transmission 7
-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Transmission Shift Interlock 2-30, 7-19 . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Coolant Level 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Oil Level 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hydraulic Clutch 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ignition Transmission Lock 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manual Transmission 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parking Brake Mechanism 7-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints System 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Starter Switch 7-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tires Inflation 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Windshield Washer Fluid Level 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wiper Blade 7-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gages Light 2-89 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Seat Position 1-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-44 . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning 6-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9-9
Radiator 5-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radiator Pressure Cap 6-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radio Reception 3-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Radios 3-6, 3-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rain, Driving In 4-18 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear
Axle Service 7
-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cargo Cover 2-56 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Position 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Axle 6-27, 7-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Lamps Bulb Replacement 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Sidemarker Bulb Replacement 6-43 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview, Inside Day/Night Mirror 2-54 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants 7-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recovery Tank, Coolant 5-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reduced Engine Power Light 2-90 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-72 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote
Hatch Release 2
-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry Transmitter Locking 2-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs 6
-71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts 6-73 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1-50 . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 8-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Restraints
Checking 1
-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Head 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
System Check 7-17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory Power 2-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transmission 2-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Manual Transmission 2-33, 2-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance 8-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Assistance, Canadian 8-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-37 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-57 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-15 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Properly 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incorrect Usage 1-18, 1-19, 1-20, 1-21, 1-48, 1-49 . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder 1-15, 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger Children 1-47 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Questions and Answers 1-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passenger Positions 1-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder Light 1-9, 2-78 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .