1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owners Manual

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Convex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Manual Adjust . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Power Remote Control .........................

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Paint Spotting. Chemical ........................ Park ....................... Automatic Transmission Shifting Into ................................. Shifting Out of ................................ AtNight .................................... 2-10 Brake .................................. 2-26, 7-50 Lots ....................................... 2-10 On Hills with a Trailer ......................... 4-54 over Things That Burn .................. : ....... 2-3 1 Your Vehicle, Manual Transmission ............... 2-3 1 Passing ....................................... 4-11 Payload ........................................ 4-46 Periodic Maintenance Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-5 1 Power 2-59 2-4 '2-47 . . 4-8 6-26 2-33 1-2 1-3 1-24 5-1 8-9 : . 5-17 6-25 3- 16 3-5 4-31

............................. Acces'sory Outlet DoorLocks ................................... ......................... Remote Control Mirror Steering ................................... Steering Fluid ................................ Windows ................................... Powerseat ...................................... Lumbar Controls .............................. Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... ............................ Problems on the Road Publications, Service and Owner .....................

Radiator, Adding Coolant ..................... Radiator Pressure Cap ........................... Radio Reception ................................ Radios ........................................ Rain, Driving ...................................

Rear

Axle ....................................... 6-19 ............................. Door Security Locks 2-4 Safety Belt Comfort Guides ........................ 1-29 Seatpassengers .............................. 1-26 Seats. ........................................ 1-6 Towing ...................................... 5-10 ............................. Window Defogger 3-4 Window Washermiper ........................ 2-39 Rearview Mirror ................................. 2-47 ......................... 1-3 Reclining Front Seatbacks Recommended Fluids and Lubricants . . . . . . . . . . 6-64, 7-53 Recovery Hooks ................................ 5-34 Recovery Tank, Coolant ..................... 5- 13. 6-24 Recreational Vehicle Towing ....................... 4-43 Replacement Bulbs ...................................... Parts ....................................... Wheel ...................................... Reporting Safety Defects .......................... Restraint

Reverse

Checking .................................. Child ....................................... Head . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacing Parts After a Crash .................... Systemcheck ................................ ........................ Automatic Transmission Manual' Transmission .......................... ..................... 'Right Front Passenger Position Roadside Assistance .............................. Canadian .................................... ........................... Rocking Your Vehicle Rotation, Tires

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6-62 6-63 6-46 8-8 '. . 1-45 . 1-35 1-5 1-46 7-48

. Safety

Service Parts Identification Label ................... 6-57 .................... Service Work. Doing Your Own 6-2 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle .......... ; 1-23 Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-55 Shift Light ............................... 2-20. 2-73 Shifting .................................. 2-16. 2-19 IntoPark .................................... 2-27 Out of Park ... ; ............................... 2-30 Signaling Turns ................................ 2-36 SIR .......................................... 1-18 Skidding ...................................... 4-13 Specifications and Capacities ................. 6-63. 6.64 Speech Impaired. Customer Assistwce ............... 8-3 Speedometer ................................... 2-64 Stains. Cleaning ................ ... . . . . . . . ...... 6-50 Starter Switch Check ............................ 7-49 Starting Your Engine, . . . . . . . . . . . . ................ 2-13 Steam ........................................ 5-11 Steering ....................................... 4-8 .I ........... 4-9 In Emergencies .................... Power ....................................... 4-8 Steering Column Lock Check ..................... 7-50 Steering Wheel. Tilt .............................. 2-35 Storage Compartments ........................... 2-48 Storage. Vehicle ................................ 6-32 Storing a Flat or Spare Tire and Tools ............... 5-30 Stuck: In Sand. Mud. Ice or Snow .................. 5-33 SunVisors' .................................... 2-58 Sunglasses Storage .............................. 2-53 Supplemental Inflatable Restraint .................. 1-18 Symbols. Vehicle ..................................

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Tachometer ................................ 2-64 Taillamp Bulb Replacement ....................... 6-36 TapePlayerCare ............................... 3-18 Temperature and Compass Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5 1 Theft ......................................... 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3- 14 Theft-Deterrent Feature. CD Player Thermostat .................................... 6-25 Third Gear, Manual Transmission . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2- 19 . . . . . . . 2-35 Tilt Steering Wheel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Time. Setting ................................... 3-5 . . . . . . . 6-48 Tire Chains ......................... Tires ........................ Alignment and Balance 6-46 Buying New ................................. 6-44 Changing a Flat .............................. 5-21 Cleaning .................................... 6-54 Inflation .................................... 6-41 Inspection and Rotation ........................ 6-42 Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-41 Temperature ................................. 6-46 Traction .................................... 6-45 Treadwear ................................... 6-45 Uniform Quality Grading ....................... 6-45 .............................. 6-44 Wear Indicators ....................... 6-44 When It’s Time for New TopStrap ..................................... 1-35 TorqueLock ................................... 2-30 Torque. Wheel Nut ......................... 5-29. 6-63 Towing a Trailer ................................ 4-46 Driving on Grades ............................ 4-53 Driving with a Trailer ..................... : . . . . 4-5 1 Maintenance When Towing ..................... 4-56 Parking on Hills . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-54 Safety Chains ................................ 4-50

Total Weight on Tires .......................... 4-50 Turnsignals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53 ..................... Towing. Recreational Vehicle 4-43 Towing Your Vehicle ............................. 5-7 Trailer Brakes ..................................... 4-51 Hitches ..................................... 4-50 Tongueweight ............................... 4-49 Towing ..................................... 4-46 Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-48 Wiring Harness ............................... 4-56 Transfercase .................................. 6-20 Electronic ................................... 2-24 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22 Automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-14 Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-17 Transmitters. Keyless Entry ........................ 2-5 .......................... 8-6 Transportation, Courtesy ............................ Trip, Before Leaving 4-36 Trip Odometer ................................. 2-64 TTYUsers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-36 Turn Signals When Towing a Trailer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-53

Transmission Fluid

Underbody Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-55 Underhood Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-37 Used Replacement Wheels ........................ 6-47

Vanity Mirror Lamp Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 Vehicle Control Vehicle Damage Warnings .......................... iv 9-9

Windows

Windshield Washer

Express-Down ............................... 2-34 .............................. Lockout Switch 2-34 Manual ..................................... 2-33 Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-33 Swing-Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-38 Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 FluidLevelCheck ............................ 7-47 .............................. 2-38 6-38. 6-63 Blade Replacement Fuses ...................................... 6-58 Rear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-39 Winter Driving . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-39 Wiring. Headlamp .............................. 6-58 WreckerTowinE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7

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Windshield Wiper

Vehicle Dimensions ............................. 6-64 Vehicle Identification Number ..................... 6-57 Vehicle Loading ................................ 4-44 Vehicle Storage ................................ 6-32 Ventilation System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3 Visors. Sun .................................... 2-58 Voltmeter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-67

w a r n i n g Devices ............................... 5- I Warning Lights. Gages and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-26 Washer Fluid. Windshield ........................... Washing Your Vehicle 6-53 Weatherstrips .................................. 6-52 Wheel Alignment ............................... 6-46 . . . 5-29. 6-63 Wheel Nut Torque ..................... Wheel Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-46

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Supplement to the 1996 GMC Jimmy, Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Sonoma and

Chevrolet S-Series Truck Owner’s Manuals

This supplement includes the latest information at the time of printing.

We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time withoutfirther notice.

@Copyright 1996 General Motors Corporation. All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A. GENERAL MOTORS, GMC,

CHEVROLET, JIMMY, BLAZER and SONOMA are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation.

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This information replaces the “Recreational Vehicle Towing” portion located in Section 4 in your owner’s manual. Recreational Vehicle Towing (Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Transfer Case Only) 1. Set the parking brake f i i l y . 2. Place an automatic transmission in PARK (P) or a

manual transmission in FIRST (1).

3. Firmly attach the vehicle being towed to the tow

vehicle. Do not tow the vehicle by the rear bumper bar. Refer to the hitch manufacturer’s instructions.

4. Place the manual shift transfer case shift lever in

NEUTRAL (N).

Shifting the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N) can cause your vehicle to roll even if the transmission is in PARK (P), for an automatic transmission, or if your vehicle is in gear, for a manual transmission. You or others could be injured. Make sure the parking brake is firmly set before you shift the transfer case into NEUTRAL (N).

5. Release the parking brake only after the vehicle

being towed is firmly attached to the tow vehicle. 6. Insert the ignition key into the ignition switch and

turn it one notch forward of the LOCK position. This places the key in the OFF position, which unlocks the steering column while preventing battery drain. Unlocking the steering column will allow for proper movement of the front wheelskires during towing.

Recreational Vehicle Towing (Except Four-wheel Drive with the Manual Transfer Case) Vehicles with two-wheel drive or the optional electronic shift transfer case require special modifications before they can be towed in this manner.

Please contact your dealer for the towing information that is appropriate for your particular vehicle. Vehicles with all-wheel drive (AWD) cannot be towed in this manner.

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The 1996 Chevrolet Blazer Owner’s Manual

This section explains how to start and operate your vehicle.

This section tells you how to adjust the ventilation and comfort controls and how to operate your audio system.

Seats and Restraint Systems ............................................................. This section tells you how to use your seats and safety belts properly. It also explains the “SIR” system. Features and Controls .................................................................. Comfort Controls and Audio Systems ..................................................... YourDrivingandtheRoad .............................................................. Here you’ll find helpful information and tips about the road and how to drive under different conditions. ProblemsontheRoad .................................................................. ServiceandAppearanceCare ............................................................ Maintenanceschedule .................................................................. This section tells you when to perform vehicle maintenance and what fluids and lubricants to use. ........................................................ Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Chevrolet for assistance and how to get service publications. It also gives you information on “Reporting Safety Defects” on page 8-8. Index ............................................................................ Here’s an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. You can use it to quickly find something you want to read.

This section tells you what to do if you have a problem while driving, such as a flat tire or overheated engine, etc.

Here the manual tells you how to keep your vehicle running properly and looking good,

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VOLUNTARY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION THROUGH

National Institute for

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For Canadian Owners Who Prefer a French Language Manual: Aux propribtaires canadiens: Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide en franc;ais chez votre concessionaire ou au:

DGN Marketing Services Ltd. 1500 Bonhill Rd. Mississauga, Ontario L5T 1C7

@Copyright General Motors Corporation 1995 All Rights Reserved

GENERAL MOTORS, GM and the GM Emblem, CHEVROLET, the CHEVROLET Emblem and the name BLAZER are registered trademarks of General Motors Corporation. This manual includes the latest information at the time it was printed. We reserve the right to make changes in the product after that time without further notice. For vehicles first sold in Canada, substitute the name “General Motors of Canada Limited” for Chevrolet Division whenever it appears in this manual. Please keep this manual in your vehicle, so it will be there if you ever need it when you’re on the road. If you sell the vehicle, please leave this manual in it so the new owner can use it.

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About Driving Your Vehicle As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be sure to read the “on-pavement” and “off-road” driving guidelines in this manual. (See “Driving Guidelines” and “Off-Road Driving with your Four-Wheel-Drive Vehicle” in the Index.) How to Use this Manual Many people read their owner’s manual from beginning to end when they first receive their new vehicle. If you do this, it will help you learn about the features and controls for your vehicle. In this manual, you’ll find that pictures and words work together to explain things quickly. Index A good place to look for what you need is the Index in the back of the manual. It’s an alphabetical list of all that’s in the manual, and the page number where you’ll find it.

Safety Warnings and Symbols You will find a number of safety cautions in this book. We use a box and the word CAUTION to tell you about things that could hurt you if you were to ignore the warning.

I A CAUTION:

These mean there is something that could hurt you or other people.

In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is. Then we tell you what to do to help avoid or reduce the hazard. Please read these cautions. If you don’t, you or others could be hurt.

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You will also find a circle with a slash through it in this book. This safety symbol means “Don’t,” “Don’t do this,” or “Don’t let this happen.”

In the notice area, we tell you about something that can damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly. But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid the damage. When you read other manuals, you might see CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different colors or in different words. You’ll also see warning labels on your vehicle. They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.

Vehicle Damage Warnings Also, in this book you will find these notices:

I NOTICE:

These mean there is something that could damage your vehicle.

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Vehicle Symbols These are some of the symbols you may find on your vehicle.

For example, these symbols are used on an original battery:

CAUTION POSSIBLE INJURY

PROTECT EYES BY SHIELDING

CAUSTIC

BURNS

AVOID SPARKS OR FLAMES

SPARK OR FLAME

,\I/, COULD pq

EXPLODE BATTERY

These symbols have to do with your lights:

These symbols are on some of yo11r controls:

WINDSHIELD WIPER

TURN SIGNALS

These symbols are important for you and your passengers whenever your vehicle is driven:

DOOR LOCK

FASTEN SEAT BELTS

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FOG LAMPS

LIGHTER I

These symbols are used on warning and indicator lights:

Here are some other symbols you may see:

FUSE -%- I-1 (0) HORN )cr SPEAKER b e, siE3 (a)

FUEL

COOLANT TEMP

BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM

BRAKE

COOLANT

ENGINE OIL PRESSURE

ANTI-LOCK BRAKES

Model Reference This manual covers these models:

Two-Door Utility

Four-Door Utility

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems

Here you’ll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts. Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the seats -- how to adjust them, and fold them up and down. Manual Front Seat

You can lose control of the vehicle if you try to adjust a manual driver’s seat while the vehicle is moving. The sudden movement could startle and confuse you, or make you push a pedal when you don’t want to. Adjust the driver’s seat only when the vehicle is not moving.

Move the lever under the front of the standard seat toward the driver’s door to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body,to make sure the seat is locked into place.

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Power Driver's Seat (Option) If you have this feature, there will be a control pad on your driver's seat.

Move the lever under the front of the easy entry seat up to unlock it. Slide the seat to where you want it. Then release the lever and try to move the seat with your body to make sure the 'seat is locked into place.

I Manual Lumbar Support

If you have this feature, there will'be a knob on the outside of the driver and passenger bucket seats. Turn the knob counterclockwise to increase lumbar support and clockwise to decrease lumbar support.

To make the front of the seat move up or down,.use control A. To make the rear of the seat move up or down, use control C. Use control B to move the whole seat up, down, forward or backward.

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Power Lumbar Control (Option)

Reclining Front Seatbacks

If you have this control, it is located on the side of the driver's seat.

To adjust the seatback, lift the lever on the outer side of the seat.

Press and hold'the front of the control until you have the desired lumbar support. To decrease lumbar support, press the rear of the control.

Release the lever to lock the seatback where you want it. Pull up on the lever and the seat will go to an upright position.

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Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is in motion can be dangerous. Even if you buckle up, your safety belts can’t do their job when you’re reclined like this. The shoulder belt can’t do its job because won’t be against your body. Instead, it will be in front of you. In a crash you could go into it, receiving neck or other injuries. a crash the The lap belt can’t do its job either. In belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is in motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly.

But don’t have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is moving.

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Head Restraints Head restraints are fixed on some models and adjustable on others. Slide an adjustable head restraint up or down so that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your ears. This position reduces the chance of a neck injury in a crash. Your adjustable head restraint may also be tilted forward for greater comfort. Seatback Latches

The front seatback folds forward to let people get into the back seat or to access the storage area behind the seat. To fold the front seatback forward, lift the latch and push the seat forward.

To return the seatback to the upright position, push the seatback all the way back until the latch catches. If the seatback was reclined before being folded forward, it will return to the reclined position.

If the seatback isn't 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.

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Easy Entry Seat (2-Door Models) The right front seat of your vehicle makes it easy to get in and out of the rear seat.

Rear Seats Your vehicle has a folding rear seat which lets you fold the seatbacks down for more cargo space.

Tilt the right front seatback completely forward and the whole seat will slide forward, Move the seatback to its original position after someone gets into the rear seat area. Then move the seat rearward until it locks.

If an easy entry right front seat isn’t locked, it can move. In a sudden stop or crash, the person sitting there could be injured. After you’ve used it, be sure to push rearward on an easy entry seat to be sure it is locked.

Tilt the seatback completely forward again to get out.

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The rear seat release handles are in the upper center of the rear of the seatbacks. Push back on the seatbacks as you pull up on the handles. To raise the seatbacks, just lift up the seatbacks and push until they lock in the upright position. Push and pull on the seatbacks to check that the latches have locked in the upright position. If they haven’t, have them fixed immediately.

Safety Belts: They’re 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. And it explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR), or a‘

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I A CAUTION:

Your vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to buckle up. (See “Safety Belt Reminder Light” in the Index.)

Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear a safety belt properly. If you are in a crash and you’re 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.

In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to wear safety belts. Here’s why: They work. You never know if you’ll be in a crash. If you do have a crash, you don’t 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 wouldn’t 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 25 years of safety belts in vehicles, the facts are clear. In most crashes buckling up does matter ... a lot!

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Why Safety Belts Work When you ride in or on anything, you go as fast as it goes.

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Put someone on it.

Take the simplest vehicle. Suppose it's just a seat on wheels.

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Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider doesn’t stop.

The person keeps going until stopped by something. In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...

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or the safety belts! With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does. You 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 @ Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety belt?

A: You could be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you can 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.

@ If my vehicle has air bags, why should I have to

wear safety belts?

A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in

most 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.

@ If I’m a good driver, and I never drive home, why should I wear safety ’belts?

far from

A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even 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.

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How to Wear Safety Belts Properly Adults This part is only for people of adult size. Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are different rules for smaller children and babies, If a child will be riding in your vehicle, see the part of this manual called “Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection. First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has. We’ll start with the driver position. Driver Position This part 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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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the be

:It 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.

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.

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@' What's wrong with this?

A CAUTION:

is You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly

as much protection this way.

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&: What’s wrong with this?

A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.

You can be seriously injured if your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this. In a crash, the belt would go up over your abdomen. The belt forces would be there, not at the pelvic bones. This could cause serious internal injuries. Always buckle your belt into the buckle nearest you.

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You can be seriously injured if you wear the shoulder belt under your arm. In a crash, your body would move .too far forward, which would increase the chance of head and neck injury. Also, the belt would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as'strong as shoulder bones. You could also severely injure internal organs like your liver or spleen.

A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should

, . be worn over the shoulder at all times.

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You can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. In a crash, you wouldn’t have the full width of the belt to spread impact forces. If a belt is twisted, make it straight so it can work properly, or ask your dealer to fix it.

A: The belt is twisted across the body.

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Supplemental Inflatable ,Restraint (SIR) System This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) system or air bag system. Your vehicle has an air bag for the driver. Here are the most important things to know about the air bag system:

A CAUTION: you aren’t wearing your safety belt -- even if you

You can be severely injured or killed in a crash if

have an air bag. Wearing your safety belt dwring a crash helps reduce your chance of hitting things inside the vehicle or being ejected from it. The air bag is only a “supplemental restraint.” That is, it works with safety belts but doesn’t replace them.

CAUTION: (Continued)

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,Jou can damage both the belt and your vehicle.

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Air bags are designed to work only in moderate to severe crashes where the front of your vehicle hits something. They aren’t designed to inflate at all in rollover, rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. Everyone in your vehicle, including the driver,

should wear a safety belt properly -- whether or

not there’s an air bag for that person.

There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel, which shows AIR BAG.

AIR BAG

The system checks the air bag’s electrical system for malfunctions. The light tells you if there is an electrical problem. See “Air Bag Readiness Light’’ in the Index for more information.

Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the blink of an eye. If, you’re too close to an inflating air bag, it could seriously injure you. Safety belts help keep you in position for an air bag inflation in a crash. Always wear your safety belt, even with an air bag, and sit as far back as you can while still maintaining control of your vehicle.

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How the Air Bag System Works

A CAUTION:

Don't put anything on, or attach anything to, the steering wheel. Also, don't put anything (such as pets or objects) between the driver and the steering wheel. If something is between an occupant and an air bag, it could affect the

performance of the air bag -- or worse, it could

cause injury.

Where is the air bag? The driver's air bag is in the middle of the steering wheel.

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When should an air bag inflate? The air bag is designed to inflate in moaerate to severe frontal or near-frontal crashes. The air bag will inflate only if the impact speed is above the system’s designed “threshold level.” If your vehicle goes straight into a wall that doesn’t move or deform, the threshold level is about 14 to 18 mph (23 to 29 km/h). The threshold level can vary, however, with specific vehicle design, so that it can be somewhat above or below this range. If your vehicle strikes something that will move or deform, such as a parked car, the threshold level will be higher. The . air bag is not designed to inflate in rollovers, side impacts or rear impacts, because inflation would not help the occupant. In any particular crash, no one can say whether an air bag should have inflated simply because of the damage to a vehicle or because of what the repair costs were. Inflation is determined by the angle of the impact and the vehicle’s deceleration. Vehicle damage is only one indication of this. The air bag system is designed to work properly under a wide range of conditions, including off-road usage. Observe safe driving speeds, especially on rough terrain. As always, wear your safety belt. See “Off-Road Driving” in the Index for more tips on off-road driving.

What makes an air bag inflate? In a frontal or near-frontal impact of sufficient severity, the air bag sensing system detects that the vehicle is suddenly stopping as a result of a crash. The sensing system triggers a chemical reaction of the sodium azide sealed in the inflator. The reaction produces nitrogen gas, which inflates the air bag. The inflator, air bag and related hardware are all part of the air bag module packed inside the steering wheel. How does an air bag restrain? In moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions, even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel. The air bag supplements the protection provided by safety belts. Air bags distribute the force of the impact more evenly over the occupant’s upper body, stopping the occupant more gradually. But air bags would not help you in many types of collisions, including rollovers, rear impacts and side impacts, primarily because an occupant’s motion is not toward the air bag. Air bags should never be regarded as anything more than a supplement to safety belts, and then only in moderate to severe frontal or near-frontal collisions.

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What will you see after an air bag inflates? After the air bag inflates, it quickly deflates. This occurs so quickly that some people may not even realize the air bag inflated. Some components of the air bag module in the steering wheel hub will be hot for a short time. The part of the bag that comes into contact with you may be warm, but it will never be too hot to touch. There will be some smoke and dust coming from vents in the deflated air bag. Air bag inflation will not prevent the driver from seeing or from being able to steer the vehicle, nor will it stop people from leaving the vehicle.

A CAUTION:

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When an air bag inflates, 1 ! air. This dust could cause breathing problems for people with a history of asthma or other breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in the vehicle should get out as soon as it is safe to do so. If you have breathing problems but can’t get out of the vehicle after an air bag inflates, then get fresh air by obening a window or door.

The air bag is designed to inflate only once. After it inflates, you’ll need some new parts for your air bag system. If you don’t get them, the air bag system won’t be there to help protect you in another crash. A new system will include the air bag module and possibly other parts. The service manual for your vehicle covers the need to replace other parts. Your vehicle is equipped with a diagnostic module, which records information about the air bag system. The module records information about the readiness of the system, when the sensors are activated and driver’s safety belt usage at deployment. Let only qualified technicians work on your air bag system. Improper service can mean that your air bag system won’t work properly. See your dealer for service.

NOTICE:

If you damage the cover for the driver’s air bag, it may not work properly. You may have to replace the air bag module. Do not open or break the air bag cover.

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Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle The air bag affects how your vehicle should be serv: d. There are parts of the air bag system in several places around your vehicle. You don’t want the system to inflate while someone is working on your vehicle. Your GM dealer and the service manual have information about servicing your vehicle and the air bag system. To purchase a service manual, see “Service and Owner Publications” in the Index.

A CAUTION:

For up to two minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the battery is disconnected, an air bag can still inflate during improper service. You can be injured if you are close to an air bag when it inflates. Avoid wires wrapped with yellow tape, or yellow connectors. They are probably part of the air bag system. Be sure to follow proper service procedures, and make sure the person performing work for you is qualified to do so.

The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.

Adding Equipment to Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle

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If I add a push bumper or a bicycle rack to the front of my vehicle, will it keep the air bag from working properly?

A: As long as the push bumper or bicycle rack is

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attached to your vehicle so that the vehicle’s basic structure isn’t changed, it’s not likely to keep the air bags from working properly in a’crash. Is there anything I might add to the front of the vehicle that could keep the air bag from working properly?

A: Yes. If you add

things that change your vehicle’s frame, bumper system, front end sheet metal or height, they may keep the air bag system from working properly. Also, the air bag system may not work properly if you relocate any of the.& bag sensors. If you have any question about this, you should contact Customer Assistance before you modify your vehicle. (The phone numbers and addresses for Customer Assistance are in Step Two of the Customer Satisfaction Procedure in this manual. See “Customer Satisfaction Procedure” in the Index.) 1-23

Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. Like all occupants, they are more likely to be seriously injured if they don’t wear safety belts.

Position

The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it’s more likely that the fetus won’t be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as ‘for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. Right’ Front Passenger The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s safety belt. See “Driver Position” earlier in this section. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way~and start again: Center Front Passenger Position @-Door Models)

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A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulder belt, and the lap portion should be worn as low as possible, below the rounding, throughout the pregnancy.

Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front bench seat, someone can sit in the center position.

When you sit in the center front seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor. To make the belt longer, tilt the latch plate and pull it along the belt.

To make the belt shorter, pull its free end as shown until the belt is snug. Buckle, position and release it the way as the lap part of a lap-shoulder belt. 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.

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It’s very important for rear seat passengers to buckle up! Accident statistics show that unbelted people in the rear seat are hurt more often in crashes than those who are

1 Rear Seat Passengers ! wearing safety belts. I :,i j Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions

Rear passengers who aren’t safety belted can be thrown out of the vehicle in a crash. And they can strike others in the vehicle who are wearing safety belts.

1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you. Don’t let it get twisted. On four-door models, the shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you. very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back slightly to unlock it. Then pull the belt across you more slowly.

l Lap-Shoulder Belt 1 The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder

belts. Here’s how to wear one properly.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and start again. If the belt is not 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.

3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.

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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. On four-door models, the safety belt also locks if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

A CAUTION:

You can be serious1 hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a crash, you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. The shoulder belt should fit against your body.

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

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To unlatch the belt, just push the button on the buckle.

Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children and Small Adults @-Door Models) Four-door models have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. This feature will provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for small adults. When installed on a shoulder belt, the comfort guide pulls the belt away from the neck and head. There is one guide for each outside passenger position in the rear seat. To provide added safety belt comfort for children who have outgrown child restraints and for smaller adults, the comfort guides may be installed on the shoulder belts. Here's how to install a comfort guide and use the safety belt:

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I. Pull the elastic cord out from between the edge of the seatback and the interior body to remove the guide from its storage clip.

2. Slide the guide under and past the belt. The elastic cord must be under the belt. Then, place the guide over the belt, and insert the two edges of the belt into the slots of the guide.

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3. Be sure that the belt is not twisted and it lies flat.

The elastic cord must be under the belt and the guide on top.

4. Buckle, position and release the safety belt as

described in “Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions” earlier in this section. Make sure that the shoulder belt crosses the shoulder.

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To remove and store the comfort guides, just perform these steps in reverse order. Squeeze the belt edges

Lap Belt

When you sit in the center rear seating position, you have a lap safety belt which has a retractor. 1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.

Don’t let it get twisted.

2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.

3. Feed the lap belt into the retractor to tighten it.

Children Everyone in a vehicle needs protection! That includes infants and all children smaller than adult size. In fact, the law in every state in the United States and in every Canadian province says children up to some age must be restrained while in a vehicle. Smaller Children and Babies

I A CAUTION:

Smaller children and babies should always be restrained in a child or infant restraint. The instructions for the restraint will say whether it is the right type and size for your child. A very young child’s hip bones are so small that a regular belt might not stay should. Instead, the belt will likely be over the child’s abdomen. In a crash, the belt would apply force right on the child’s abdomen, which could cause serious or fatal injuries. So, be sure that any child small enough for one is always properly restrained in a child or infant restraint.

low on the hips, as it

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4. Position and release it the same way as the lap part

of a lap-shoulder belt. 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.

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at only 25 mph (40 km/h), a 12-1b. (5.5 kg) baby will suddenly become a 240-lb. (110 kg) force on your arms. The baby would be almost impossible to hold. Secure the baby in an infant restraint.

CAUTION: -

Never hold a baby in your arms while ridinL vehicle. A baby doesn't weigh much -- until a crash. During a crash a baby will become so heavy you can't hold it. For example, in a crash

CAUTION: (Continued)

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Child Restraints Be sure the child restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will have a label saying that it meets Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may find these instructions on the restraint itself or in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system in your vehicle, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of personal injury. The instructions that come with the infant or child restraint will show you how to do that. 'Where to Put the Restraint Accident statistics show that children are safer if they are restrained in the rear rather than the fiont seat, We at General Motors therefore recommend that you put your child restraint in a rear seat outside position unless the child is an infant and you're the only adult in the vehicle. In that case, you might want to secure the restraint in the right front seat where you can keep an eye on the baby. Wherever you install it, be sure to secure the child restraint ,properly. Keep in mind that an unsecured child restraint can move around in a collision or sudden stop and injure people in the vehicle. Be sure to properly secure any child restraint in your vehicle -- even when no child is in it.

Top Strap

If your child restraint has a top strap, it should be anchored. Anchbr brackets for the rear outside seat positions are located on the floor in,the cargo area.

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Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear Outside Seat Position

Don’t use the front set of tie-do.wn brackets. Anchor the top strap to the rearmast bracket on the same side of the vehicle as the chi14 restraint. Once you have the top strap anchored, you’ll be ready to secure the child restraint itself.

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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 restraint.

2. Secure the child in the child restraint as the

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instructions say.

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. 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 safetv belt quickly if you ever had to.

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of

the retractor to set the lock.

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Center Seat Positions (4-Door Models)

Don't use child restraints in these positions. The restraints won't work properly.

6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the retractor while you push down on the child restraint.

7. 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. 1-38

Securing a Child Restraint in the Right Front Seat Position

2.

3.

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 restraint. Secure the child in the. child restraint as the instructions say. 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. If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint.

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j 4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button

is

positioned so you would be able safety belt quickly if you ever had to.

to unbuckle the the retractor

5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out

to set the lock,.

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6. To tighten the belt, feed the. shoulder belt back , ’ into the retractor while you push down on the

I child restraint.

7. Push and pull the child restraint in different

directions to be sure it is secure. If you’re using a bucket seat, adj.ust 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, 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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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 window so the child can wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide. 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.

0 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other

people who are.

Larger Children

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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. &: 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 sitting in a rear outside position of a four-door model, see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” i n the Index. If the child is so small that the shoulder belt is still 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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A 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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Safety Belt Extender 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 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 long 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 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 the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety 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. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)

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Replacing 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. If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.

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Section 2 Features and Controls

Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, 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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Lea ignition key is dangerous for many reasons. A child or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. Don't leave the keys in a vehicle with young children.

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. This vehicle has one double-sided key for the ignition, endgate, spare tire lock (two-door vehicles) and door locks. It will fit with either side up.

The bar-coded tag has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith how to make extra keys. Keep this tag in a safe place. If you lose your keys, you’ll be able to have new ones made easily using this tag.

I NOTICE:

When a new vehicle is delivered, the dealer provides the owner with a pair of identical keys and a bar-coded tag.

Your vehicle 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 inside. You may even have to damage your vehicle to get in. So be sure you have extra keys.

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Door Locks A CAUTION: Passengers -- especially children -- can easily

Unlocked doors can be c---,xous.

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open the doors and fall out. When a door locked, the inside handle won't open it. Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked door when you slow down or stop your vehicle. This may not be so obvious: You increase the chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts properly, lock your doors, and you will be far better off whenever you drive your vehicle.

There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle. You can use the Keyless Entry system, if you have this option. You can use your key to unlock your door from the outside.

To unlock the door, slide the lever on your inside door forward. You will see a red area on the ,lever.

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Power Door Locks (Option)

If your vehicle has power door locks, the switch is located on the armrest. Press LOCK to lock all

I the doors at once.

Rear Door Security Lock

With this feature, you can lock the rear doors so they can’t be opened from the inside by passengers. Move the lock up to lock the doors and down to release the door locks.

To unlock the doors, press the raised area next to the key symbol. On four-door models, the lever on each rear door works only that door’s lock.

Leaving Your Vehicle If you are leaving the vehicle, take your key, open your door and set the locks from inside. Then get out and close the door.

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Keyless Entry System (Option) If your vehicle has this option, you can lock and unlock your doors or unlock your rear endgate from up to 30 feet (9 m) away using the key chain transmitter supplied with your vehicle. Your Keyless Entry System operates on a radio frequency subject to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: ( 1 ) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Should interference to this system occur, try this:

Check to determine if battery replacement is necessary. See the instructions on battery replacement.

0 Check the distance. You may be too Far from your

vehicle. This product has a maximum range.

0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be

blocking the signal.

0 See your GM dealer or a qualified technician

for service.

Changes or modifications to this system by other than an authorized service facility could void authorization to use this equipment. Operation When you press UNLOCK, the driver’s door and endgate will unlock automatically. If you press UNLOCK again within five seconds, all doors will unlock. Press LOCK to lock all the doors. Press the REAR button twice within 3 1/2 seconds to unlock and unlatch the endgate glass. If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, the transmission must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N). If your vehicle has a manual transmission, you must engage parking brake.

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Matching Transmitter(s) To Your Vehicle Each key chain transmitter is coded to prevent another transmitter from unlocking your vehicle. If a transmitter is lost or stolen, a replacement can be purchased through your dealer. Remember to bring any remaining transmitters with you when you go to your dealer. When the dealer matches the replacement transmitter to your vehicle, any remaining transmitters must also be matched. Once the new transmitter is coded, the lost transmitter will not unlock your vehicle. Each vehicle can have only two transmitters matched to it. Battery Replacement Under normal use, the batteries in your key chain transmitter should last about two years. You can tell the batteries are weak if the transmitter won’t work at the normal range in any location. If you have to get close to your vehicle before the transmitter works, it’s probably time to change the batteries.

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To replace the batteries in the Keyless Entry transmitter:

I . Insert a dime in the slot between the covers of the

transmitter housing near the key ring hole. Remove the bottom by twisting the dime.

2. Remove and replace the batteries with two

Duracell@-type batteries (DL2016 or equivalent), positive side down.

3. Align the covers and snap them together. 4. Check the operation of the transmitter.

Endgate A CAUTION:

If your vehicle has an endgate-mounted spare tire carrier, you must move the carrier arm out of the way to open the glass. Here’s how to move the arm:

It can be dangerous to drive with the rear window or endgate open because carbon monoxide (CO) gas can come into your vehicle. You can’t see or smell CO. It can cause unconsciousness and even death. If you must drive with the rear window or endgate open or if electrical wiring or other cable connections must pass through the seal between the body and the rear window or endgate: 0 Make sure all windows are shut.

’hrn the fan on your heating or cooling system to its highest speed with the setting on VENT. That will force outside air into your vehicle. See “Comfort Controls” in the Index. If you have air outlets on or under the instrument panel, open them all the way.

See “Engine Exhaust” in the Index.

1. Squeeze the release handle to free the carrier arm. 2. Swing the carrier arm away from the endgate. You

may need to give it a slight tug.

3. To latch the carrier arm, swing it toward the endgate.

When doors are unlocked,

Then reach inside to lift the handle and open the endgate. The endgate can be opened without a key if the driver's door is unlocked. The endgate glass will not release if the vehicle is in gear. To lock a power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the lock button and turn clockwise. All doors will lock.

Endgate Release To open a mechanical lock system from the outside, insert the key in the lock and turn it counterclockwise to unlock the glass.

Open the glass and reach inside the endgate ' to lift the handle and open the endgate.

ltomatically lock

The endgate and glass will a1 when shut. To open a power lock system from the outside, insert the key in the lock button and turn counterclockwise. All doors will unlock.

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Remote Endgate Release

This button on the driver’s side of the steering column allows you to release the endgate from inside the vehicle.

If your vehicle has an automatic transmission, your shift lever must be in PARK (P) or NEUTRAL (N) for the release to work. If you have a manual transmission, either with or without the Keyless Entry option, you must apply your parking brake before you can open the endgate glass.

Emergency Release for Opening Endgate 1. Peel back or slit the carpet locally to expose the

access hole in the trim panel.

2. Use a thin screwdriver

to reach through the access holes in both the trim panel and the hardware cover. Pry the release lever toward the passenger side until the glass latch

L PSJ pops open.

3. Reattach the carpet securely.

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Theft Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some cities. Although your vehicle has a number of theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we put on it can make it impossible to steal. However, there are ways you can help. Key in the Ignition If you leave your vehicle with the keys inside, it’s an easy target for joy riders or professional thieves -- so don’t do it. When you park your vehicle and open the driver’s door, you’ll hear a tone reminding you to remove your key from the ignition and take it with you. Always do this. Your steering wheel will be locked, and so will your ignition. If you have an automatic transmission, taking your key out also locks your transmission. And remember to lock the doors.

Parking at Night Park in a lighted spot, close all windows and lock your vehicle. Remember to keep your valuables out of sight. Put them in a storage area, or take them with you. Parking Lots If you park in a lot where someone will be watching your vehicle, it’s best to lock it up and take your keys. But what if you have to leave your ignition key? What if you have to leave something valuable in your vehicle?

Put your valuables in a storage area, like your glove box.

0 Lock all the doors except the driver’s.

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New Vehicle “Break-In”

NOTICE:

Your modern vehicle doesn’t need an elaborate “break-in.” But it will perform better in the long run if you follow these.guidelines:

Keep your speed at 55 mph (88 km/h) or less for the first 500 miles (804 km).

Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or slow -- for the first 500 miles (804 km).

Don’t make full-throttle starts. Avoid making hard stops for the first 200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time’ your new brake linings aren’t yet broken in. Hard stops with new linings can mean premature wear and earlier replacement. Follow this breaking-in guideline every time you get new brake linings. Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See “Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more information.

Ignition Positions USE the key to turn the ignition switch to five different positions.

ACCESSORY (A): ACCESSORY lets you use things like the radio and the windshield wipers when the engine is off. Push in the key and-turn it toward you. Your steering wheel will remain locked, just as it was before you inserted the key.

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