SATURN RELAY 2005 Owner's Manual

To recline the seatback, lift up on the recliner lever,
located on the outboard side of the seat. Use the recliner
lever to move the seatback to the desired position.
It is easier to raise or lower the seatback if you
lean forward, taking the weight off the seatback.
Lift up on the recliner lever and fold the seatback
forward. The seatback will lock into place when you
push it back to the upright position.
The armrests can be lowered or raised for entering or
exiting the vehicle.
Removing the Captain’s Chairs
1. Pull the nylon strap behind the seat to release the
rear hooks from the oor pins.
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2. The seat can then be lifted off the front oor pins
and removed from the vehicle.
Replacing the Captain’s Chairs
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
{CAUTION:
A seat that is not locked into place properly
can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing it.
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{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide
the protection needed in a crash. The person
wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
After installing the seat, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are properly routed
and attached, and are not twisted.
Do not put the seats in so they face rearward because
they will not latch that way. For the second row, if
you want more storage room behind the seat, adjust the
seat by sliding it forward.
Make sure the seatbacks are in the upright position, the
seat belts are on the correct side of the seats and
the seats are in the full rear position before beginning
this procedure.1. Hook the front latches over the front oor pins.
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2. Push the rear of the seat down to lock the rear
latches onto the rear set of oor pins.
3. Push and pull on the seat to be sure it is properly
attached.
Third Row Seat
Your vehicle may have a third row seat. It is a full
bench seat and may come with hideaway rear storage
bins. SeeHideaway Rear Storage Bins on page 2-54
for more information. The third row seat can be removed
and replaced, or with the seatback folded, it will lie
at with the hideaway rear storage bins.
Folding the Seatback(s)
To fold down either side of
the 50/50 split bench seat,
pull up on the lever
located on the back of the
seat you want to fold,
and push the seatback
down until it is locked
into place.
Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it is
locked into place.
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Returning the Seatback to an Upright
Position
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
To raise the seatback, do the following:
1. Move the second row seat completely forward by
using the manual adjustment bar under either the
front or rear of the seat cushion.
2. From the passenger’s or driver’s side sliding door,
pull up on the lever to release the seatback, then
push up on the seatback to raise the seat.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure that it
is locked into the upright position.
Removing the Third Row Seat
1. Remove the hideaway rear storage bins, if
equipped. SeeHideaway Rear Storage Bins
on page 2-54for more information.
2. Make sure all items are off the seat.
3. Put the seatback in its folded position before
removing the seat. See “Folding the Seatback”
previously.
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4. From behind the seat, squeeze the release handle
until the pin indicators are fully out. This indicates
that the rear latches are released from the oor. For
ease of removing the seat, squeeze the handle
with the palm of your hand up.
5. Lift the seat slightly from the oor to ensure the
latches are clear of the oor pins.
6. Pull the seat rearward and out of the vehicle. The
release handle can be used to carry the seat.
Installing the Third Row Seat
{CAUTION:
A seat that is not locked into place properly
can move around in a collision or sudden stop.
People in the vehicle could be injured. Be sure
to lock the seat into place properly when
installing it.
{CAUTION:
A safety belt that is improperly routed, not
properly attached, or twisted will not provide
the protection needed in a crash. The person
wearing the belt could be seriously injured.
After installing the seat, always check to be
sure that the safety belts are properly routed
and attached, and are not twisted.
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Do not put the third row seat in so it faces rearward
because it will not latch that way. The seat has to go in
before the hideaway rear storage bins. SeeHideaway
Rear Storage Bins on page 2-54for more information.
For ease of installing the seat, put the seat in the folded
position before beginning this procedure.
1. From the rear of the vehicle, place the front hooks
of the seat onto the front oor pins in the third row.
To do this, the seat will need to be angled
approximately 8-10 inches (20–25 cm) from the
oor so the front hooks clear the rear oor pins and
rear oor cups. Use the release handle to guide
the seat into place.
If the front hooks are not attached correctly, the
rear latches will not attach to the rear set of
oor pins.
2. Firmly push the rear latches into the rear oor pins
by pushing down on the rear of the seat.3. Try to raise the seat to make sure that it is locked
down. The indicator pins will no longer stick out
when the seat is properly latched into place.
{CAUTION:
If the seatback is not locked, it could move
forward in a sudden stop or crash. That could
cause injury to the person sitting there. Always
press rearward on the seatback to be sure it is
locked.
4. Return the seatback to its upright position. See
“Returning the Seatback to an Upright Position”
earlier in this section.
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Safety Belts
Safety Belts: They Are for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety
belts properly. It also tells you some things you should
not do with safety belts.
{CAUTION:
Do not let anyone ride where he or she can not
wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a
crash and you are not wearing a safety belt,
your injuries can be much worse. You can hit
things inside the vehicle or be ejected from it.
You can be seriously injured or killed. In the
same crash, you might not be, if you are
buckled up. Always fasten your safety belt,
and check that your passengers’ belts are
fastened properly too.
{CAUTION:
It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo
area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a
collision, people riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not
allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle
that is not equipped with seats and safety
belts. Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a
seat and using a safety belt properly.
Your vehicle has indicators to remind you and your
passengers to buckle your safety belts. SeeSafety Belt
Reminder Light on page 3-31andPassenger Safety
Belt Reminder Light on page 3-32.
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In most states and in all Canadian provinces, the law
says to wear safety belts. Here is why:They work.
You never know if you will be in a crash. If you do have
a crash, you do not know if it will be a bad one.
A few crashes are mild, and some crashes can be so
serious that even buckled up, a person would not
survive. But most crashes are in between. In many of
them, people who buckle up can survive and sometimes
walk away. Without belts they could have been badly
hurt or killed.
After more than 30 years of safety belts in vehicles, the
facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does
matter...a lot!Why Safety Belts Work
When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as
it goes.
Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it is just a seat
on wheels.
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Put someone on it. Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider
does not stop.
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