Buick 1988 Riviera User manual

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1988 BUICK
RIVIERA
OWNER'S MANUAL
This manual should be considered a permanent part of this
car. It should stay with the car when sold to provide the next
owner with important operating, safety and maintenance
information. -
Buick Motor Division
General Motors Corporation
902 E. Hamilton Avenue
Fllint, Michigan 48550
All information, illustrations and specifications in this
manual are based on the latest product information
available at the time of printing. The right is reserved to
make changes at any time without notice.
This manual includes information for all models and
equipment, both standard equipment and options.
Therefore, you may find some explanations for equipment
not applicable to your vehicle.
For cars sold in Canada, substitute the name "General
Motors of Canada Limited" wherever the name Buick Motor
Division appears in this manual.
Buick Motor Division
Litho in U.S.A. Part No. 1643278
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
SECTION
BEFORE DRIVING YOUR BUICK
Steering Column Controls
Brake System
Instrument Panel
STARTING
AND
OPERATING Delco Sound Systems
2.1 Ventilation System
Other Controls and Features
Electronic Control Center
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY
APPEARANCE CARE
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE
SPECIFICATIONS, PRODUCT SERVICE
PUBLICATIONS, INDEX, ETC.
SERVICE STATION INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
This manual has been prepared to acquaint you with
the operation and maintenance of your new Buick,
and to provide important safety information. It is sup-
plemented by a Maintenance Schedule bookiet and a
Warranty and Owner Assistance Information booklet.
We urge you to read all three publications carefully.
Following the recommendations will help assure the
most enjoyable. safe and troublefree operation of your
car.
When it comes to service, keep in mind that your
Buick dealer knows your vehicle best and is in-
terested in your complete satisfaction. Your dealer
invites you to return for all of your service needs
both during and after the warranty period.
Remember, if you have a concern that has not been
handled to your satisfaction, follow the steps in the
separate "Warranty and Owner Assistance Informa-
tion” booklet.
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We thank you for choosing a Buick product, and want
to assure you of our continuing interest in your motor-
ing pleasure and satisfaction.
FRENCH OWNER'S MANUAL
If preferred, a French Owner's Manual can be obtained
either from your dealer or by writing to Dyment Limited,
36 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M4H 1B7.
Aux proprietaires canadiens:
Vous pouvez vous procurer un exemplaire de ce guide
en francais chez votre concessionnaire ou au Dyment
Limitee, 36 Overlea Boulevard, Toronto, Ontario M4H
1B7.
FOR CONTINUING SATISFACTION, KEEP YOUR GM
CAR ALL GM. GENERAL MOTORS PARTS ARE IDENTI-
FIED BY ONE OF THESE TRADEMARKS:

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BATTERY
CHARGING
SYSTEM
ENGINE COOLANT
TEMPERATURE
GRAPHIC SYMBOLS CHART
These symbols are used to identify
controls and displays on Buicks.
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LIGHTS OR
HIGH BEAM
FOG LAMP
TURN SIGNALS

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GRAPHIC SYMBOLS CHART
These symbols are used to identify
controls and displays on Buicks.
HAZARD WARNING aAT(1:.:g$Tl'&:'D CAUTION AVOID SPARKS
FLASHER COULD CAUSE BURNS POSSIBLE INJURY on FLAMES
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BEFORE DRIVING YOUR BUICK
TRANSAXLE
While reading this manual, you will note many references to the
"transaxle." The transaxle is a transmission and differential (axle)
combined in a single unit. To avoid confusion, the word
"transax|e" will be used throughoutthis manual to referto both the
transmission and differential functions.
DRIVER DAILY CHECKLIST
Be sure you know how to use your car and its equipment before
operating it.
Before Entering the Car
1.See that windows, mirrors, lights and reflectors are
undamaged, clean and unobstructed.
2. if any tire does not look normal, check it with a pressure gage.
3. Look for fluid leaks.
4. Be sure everything is properly stored.
5. Check the area behind the car if you are about to back up.
Before Driving Off
1. Lock all doors.
2. Adjust the seat and any movable head restraint.
3. Adjust inside and outside mirrors.
4. Always properly fasten your safety belt. Checkthat safety belts
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for all other occupants are fastened properly. Never let anyone
ride any place in or on this vehicle where there is no safety
belt.
5. Check that all the warning lights work as the key is turned to
”Run” or ”Start."
6. Check all gages (including the fuel gage).
7. Release the parking brake (and make sure the ”BRAKE” light
turns off).
See related topics in this manual or the Maintenance Schedule
booklet, especially if problems are found.
STORING THINGS IN THE CAR
CAUTION: To help avoid personal injury during a collision
or sudden maneuver, always take extra care when
storing things. Put luggage or cargo in the trunk if
possible. Cargo weight should be located as far forward
as possible. Secure all items inside the passenger
compartment in place to help keep them from being
thrown about. Do not pile luggage or cargo higher than
the seatbacks. Do not place anything on the filler panel
between the rear seatback and window. Also see
"Vehicle Loading" under "Tires" in Section 5.

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KEYS
Two different keys are provided for the locks on your car. The key
code is stamped on the "knock-out” plug in each key head.
0 Key with square head - for the ignition look only.
0 Key with oval head - for all other locks.
IGNITION LOCK:
DOOR LOCKS AND
ALL OTHER LOCKS:
For car security:
0 Record the key code numbers, then knock the plugs out of the
keys.
0 Keep the key codes in a safe place (such as your wallet), not
in the car.
If the original keys are lost, duplicates can be made using the key
codes. Stamped on the key is a letter indicating the proper key
blank needed if duplicates are required. Contact any GM dealer or
a locksmith.
If you park in an attended lot, leave only your square-head ignition
key. Take the oval-head key with you. This will help prevent illegal
entry into your car or any locked compartment.
It's a good idea to carry an extra key to the door in your wallet or
purse, should you accidentally lock your regular keys in the
vehicle. To help protect your car and its contents against theft,
General Motors has provided anti—theft features which would also
make it inconvenient and possibly expensive to enter the vehicle
if you are locked out.
A chime will sound as the door is opened if the key has been left
in the ignition and the engine is off.
DOORLOCKS
Always Lock The Doors
CAUTION: To help reduce the risk of personal injury in an
accident, always lock the doors when driving. Along with
using the safety belts properly, locking the doors helps
prevent people from being thrown from the vehicle. It
also helps prevent unintended opening of the doors and
helps keep out intruders.
The electric door lock switches are located to the rear of the door
latch handle above the armrest.
Lock both doors by pushing the part of the door lock switch
labeled ”Lock." Unlock both doors by pushing the part of the
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ELECTRIC
DOOR
To manually lock the door from inside, press down on the door
lock button which is located to the rear of the electric lock switch
- unlock by pressing up.
AUTOMATIC ELECTRIC - Option
All doors lock automatically when the shift lever is moved out of
the "P" (park) position. All doors unlock automatically when the
shift lever is moved to the "park" position. Automatic locking and
unlocking will not occur if any door is open.
The driver's door will unlock automatically when opened with the
key. Continue to hold the key in the unlock position for two
seconds and the passengers door will unlock. This feature allows
you access to your door only, unless you want the passengers
door open too. If your car has the optional theft deterrent system,
this feature will also work from the passenger door. The doors can
still be unlocked as noted above.
THEFT DETERRENT SYSTEM - Option
Side window decals warn intruders that this car has the Theft
Deterrent System.
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Arming The System
The only way the system can be arrned is with an open door.
Before arming the system. close all the windows. Place the shift
lever in “Park." Turn the ignition to "Look" and take out the key.
Open any door. The "SECUFliTY" light will begin to blink. To arm
the system, lock the doors with the door lock switch of an open
door. The "SECURITY" light will stay on. Close the doors. Now. the
alarm will sound if any of the door jarnb or tamper switches are
used or "tripped."
The system can also be armed with the windows open. The alarm
will be disarmed only when a door is opened with the key.
A flashing "Security" light (located in the strip of indicator lights
below and to the left of the digital speed readout) tells you the
system is unarmed. When the light stays on it means the system
has been armed. After you have closed the doors, the light will shut
off in about one (1) second.
Locking Without Arming
To look the car without arming the system, lock them manually
with the inside lock switches or use the key. If you are staying in
the car, you may also lock the doors with the electric switch if you
close the doors before you lock them.
Shutting Off The Alarm
To stop the alarm once it has been “tripped," unlock one of the
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Disarming The System
To disarm the system once the ”Security” light is on and the doors
are still open, push the switch to unlock. To disarm it once the
doors have been closed, unlock the door with a key or turn the
ignition switch on.
What Happens After Arming
The alarm will go off at once if the door is opened or if the trunk
or door lock is damaged or forced. The horn will blow and the
outside lights (except high beams) will flash (both about fifty [50]
times a minute) for three to seven minutes. The car cannot be
started. Finally, the alarm will shut down to preserve the battery.
If the trunk or door lock is disturbed again, the alarm will - again
- go off.
Opening The Trunk
You may open the trunk by using the key. This will not set off the
alarm nor will it disarm the system.
ILLUMINATED ENTRY SYSTEM
To use this feature, press and release the pushbutton on the door
handle. A light will surround the keyhole to enable ease of
insertion of the key. The lights inside the car will light up for 20
seconds so the inside of the car may be viewed. if you turn the key
in the ignition before 20 seconds pass, the lights will go out.
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WINDOWS
POWER WINDOWS
POWER WINDOW CONTROLS
To use the windows, the ignition switch must be in the ”Run”
position or the retained accessory power feature must be
activated. Master controls for all the windows are at the center of
the console between the seats. To put the window up, press "UP.”
To put the window down, press ”DN.”

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MIRRORS
INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR
DAY—N|GHT
ADJUSTMENT
AUTOMATIC DAY/NIGHT MIRROR - Option
By using sensors, this mirror adjusts for the glare of vehicle
headlights behind you. These sensors detect changes in varying
light conditions as experienced in city and country driving. They
also determine "clay" or ‘night’ operation.
During the day the mirror will remain in the "day" mode. At night
it will read incoming light from following headlights, determine
when glare is too high, and quickly change to the "night" mode.
DISTANCE: This dial covers a range of light sensitivity. You can
adjust the sensitivity by turning the dial to any position between
FAR and NEAR . FAR will be the most sensitive; bright headlights
far away will cause the mirror to switch to the "night" mode. At the
NEAR setting, bright headlights will have to be quite close to
change the mirror.
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OFF/AUTO: Use this switch to keep the mirror in either the day or
night mode. Once in the AUTO position, you never have to turn it
"Off."
when the mirror changes to the "night" mode, it will hold that
position until glare is no longer in the mirror. A small green light
in the center of the control panel lets you know when the mirror
is in the "night" mode. Then an automatic time delay of about nine
seconds begins before the mirror switches itself back to the "day"
mode. The purpose of the delay is to prevent unnecessary
changing of the mirror as traffic moves in and out behind you.
There is another important feature in the mirror’s circuitry.
Whenever the shift lever is placed in "R" (reverse), the mirror will
hold in or return to the "day" mode. This gives the driver a bright
image in the mirror whenever the car is backing up.
OUTSIDE REARVIEW M|RROR(S)
Adjust the outside mirror(s) so you can just see the side of your
vehicle. This helps you determine the location of objects seen in
the mirror.
Convex Rearview Mirror
Your car has a convex outside right-hand mirror. (A convex mirror
has a curved surface.)
0 Use care when judging the size or distance of a car or object
seen in this convex mirror— such objects will look smaller and
appear farther away than when seen in a flat mirror.
0 Use your inside mirror (or glance rearward) to determine the
size and distance of objects seen in the convex mirror.
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0 Adjust the mirror so you can just see the side of your vehicle.
Electric Remote Control Mirrors
ELECTRIC
REMOTE CONTROL
MIRRORS
These mirrors can be adjusted by a touch control located on the
console. A left/right switch allows you to choose which mirror you
wish to adjust. Then, lightly touch the four areas (left, right, top,
bottom) to get the tilt in the mirror that's best for you.
ELECTRICALLY HEATED DRIVER'S MIRROR - Option
The heat function for this mirror runs off the rear window defogger
switch. When you turn on the switch, the surface of the mirror
heats up. Any snow or ice will melt away. If the mirror is fogged,
the heat will clear the mirror.
VISOR VANITY MIRROR
The lighted visor vanity mirror lights up when the mirror cover is
opened. The lights can be set on either high or low using the
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switch below the right light. Closing the mirror coverturns off the
lights.
SUNVSORS
Sunvisors have a spring-loaded return so they snap back into place
and out of your way.
EXTENDABLE SUNVISORS
EXTENDABLE '
SUNVISOR
This feature lets you extend the sunvisor with a tinted slide out
panel. Slide out when needed and when not needed slide it back
in place out of sight.
SEATS
MANUALLY OPERATED FRONT SEAT
The front passenger seat may be adjusted forward or rearward by
moving the control lever at the lower front of the seat. Move the
control lever to the left to release the catch. Then, use a little body
pressure to move the seat to the position you want. Release the
control lever to lock the seat in position. Test the seat to make sure
it is securely locked.
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After adjusting a manually operated seat, push it back and forth
to be sure it has locked. Take the car to your dealer for service if
either seat adjuster does not lock.
SIX-WAY POWER SEAT - Option
(Standard Equipment on Driver's Side)
The power seat controls [for both driver and passenger] are
located on either front door. Adjust the seat as follows: The front
control moves the front of the seat cushion up-and-down. The
center control moves the whole front seat back-and-forth and
up-and-down. The back control rnovesthe hack of the seat cushion
up-and-down.
SIX WAY
POWER
SEAT
CONTROLS
ELECTRIC SEATBACK RECLINER - Option
This seatback can be tilted to the rear of its normal position or
forward of the normal position by a two-way switch on the
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ELECTRIC SEATBACK
RECLINER
FIECLINING
SEATBACK
SWITCH
outboard side of the seat cushion. To tilt the seatback to the rear,
push reanivard portion of switch. To tilt the seatback forward, push
forward portion of switch.
Keep seat belt webbing and hardware clear of seat hinging,
latching, and reclining mechanisms when you tilt a folding seat.
This helps prevent damage to these belt systems.
SIXTEEN WAY ADJUSTABLE SEAT - Option
This seat provides comfort adjustments for your legs and back. It
works separately from the driver and optional passenger Six-Way
Power seats.
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The forward switch on the outboard side of the seat control is the
"TH|GH” support. Press the side of the switch marked "OUT" and
the leg support in front of the seat cushion will move out toward
the front of the car. Press the side of the switch marked ’’IN’’ and
the leg support will move in close to the seat cushion.
"Lumbar"
The center switch controls inflation and deflation of the center
seatback. It provides lower back support. Press the ”domed” side
of the switch marked ”UP” and the inside middle of the seatback
will rise outward. Press the ”we||ed” side of the switch marked
”DN" and the inside middle of the seatback will move inward.
Pressure is required on seatback to deflate.
"Recliner"
The rearward switch on the outboard side of the seat control
operates the degree of recline of the seatback. Press the ”UP” side
of the switch and the seatback will move up toward the front of the
car. Press the ”DN” side of the switch and the seatback will move
down toward the back of the car. The seatback can be tilted about
20 degrees to the rear, or about four degrees forward, of its
normal position.
Head Rest
The headrest is manually adjustable up and down and toward the
front or rear.
Reversible Seat Cushions - T-Type Only
Each seat may also have a reversible leather/cloth seat cushion.
The seat cushion is connected to the seat by two snaps at the
center of the cushion and by velcro strips at top and bottom. Raise
the headrest and move the thigh support out to gain easy access
to the velcro strips. After reversing a seat cushion, push in the
leather loops that mount each snap out of the way behind the seat
cushion.
seatback Position When Moving
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of sliding under the lap belt
during a collision, an occupied reclining seat should not
be reclined any more than needed for comfort. The
seatback and safety belts work best only when the
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CAUTION: (Continued)
wearer is sitting well back and straight up in the seat.
(The lap belt is designed to spread the force of a collision
over the hip-bone. If you are reclined. the lap belt may
slide past your hips and apply restraint forces directly to
the abdomen. Therefore, in the event of a frontal
collision, the risk of personal injury will increase with
increasing recline of the seatback.) Do not adjust the
reclining seatback on the driver's seat while the car is
moving. The seatback could jerk and cause a loss of
control.
FRONT SEATBACK LATCHES
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SEAT BACK LATCH
RELEASE
SEAT BACK LATCH
RELEASE
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The inertial seatback latches on folding front seats are designed
to limit forward movement of the seatback only during a sudden
slowing of the car. The seatback can be tilted forward without
unlatehing unless the vehicle is parked “nose down." In that case,
pull rearward slightly on the seatback while pulling up on the
seatback latch release lever at the bottom on the outboard side of
the seatback.
The latch release lever must be in the "down” position forthe latch
to work properly. Check now and then to see that each lever moves
up and down freely when the seatback is pushed forward slightly.
If it does not move, orthe seatback does not lock, have it serviced
by your dealer.
EASY ENTRY SEAT
The right front seat of your car has an easy entry and exit feature.
1.To make it easy to enter the rear seat area, the seat slides
forward when you tilt the seatback fully forward.
2. After entry into the rear seat, tip the folding seatback to its
original position and move the seat rearward until it looks.
CAUTION: ALWAYS press rearward on the seat to be
sure it is locked to help avoid personal injury in the event
of a collision.
3. To exit, again tilt the seatback fully forward.
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HEAD RESTRAINTS
Head restraints are designed to help reduce the risk of neck
injuries. Choose the position which places the top of the head
restraint closest to the top of your ears. To raise or lower, just slide
the head restraint up or down. (If your car has the optional Power
Comfort Seat, or optional Driver's Performance Seat, the head
restraint can also be adjusted toward the front or rear.
SAFETY BELT SYSTEMS
CAUTION: To help reduce the risk of personal injury in
collisions or sudden maneuvers, use the safety belts
following these instructions on their proper use,
maintenance, and use with child restraint systems. This
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Children small enough for child restraints [as indicated
on the label of such restraints} should always be
transported in them. Accident statistics indicate children
are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat rather
than in the front seat. Accordingly, General Motors
recommends children be restrained in the rear seat.
General Motors also recommends that an adult be seated
adjacent to an infant who is in an infant restraint. If the
driver is the only adult in the vehicle. the infant restraint
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Hipbone
may be placed in the front seat.
children who have outgrown child restraint systems
should use the vehicle’s safety belts and sit in the rear
seat. If the child's seating position has a shoulder belt
which is on or very close to the face or neck. move the
child closer to the center of the car.
Once a child has grown enough so that the shoulder belt
is no longer on or very close to the face or neck. a seating
position with a shoulder bait should be chosen whenever
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includes pregnant women; pregnant women should use
a lap-shoulder belt whenever possible; the lap portion
should continue to be worn low and snug throughout the
pregnancy.
NEVER:
0 Put the lap portion of a safety belt over any armrest.
0 Wear a shoulder belt under your arm.
0 Use a belt for more than one person at a time.
downward or inward.
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o Wearthe belts twisted or with a buckle release button facing
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0 Let the belt system become damaged by a door or seat.
0 Put anything into the opening where the safety belt passes
through the trim panel. (This may jam the retractor or damage
the belt.)
Many states (provinces in Canada) require front seat occupants to
wear safety belts.
Front and Rear Lap-Shoulder Belts
1. Adjust the front seat as needed. Sit well back and straight up
in the seat. Then pull the belt across your lap and push the
latch plate into the buckle until it clicks. If the belt is not long
enough to permit this, see "Safety Belt Extender" following.
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2. To reduce the risk of sliding under the belt during a collision,
position the belt across your lap as low on your hips as
possible and pull it toward the outer wall to a snug fit so the
retractor can take up slack.
The front seat lap-shoulder belt is designed to look only during
a sudden stop or impact. At other times it should move freely.
The lap portion of the rear seat lap-shoulder belt is designed
to lock during a sudden stop or impact. At other times it should
move freely. However, if the lap portion is pulled all the way
out on some models, the retractor switches to an automatic
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locking mode. If your vehicle is so equipped, the rear seat
lap-shoulder belt will have a label about six inches (150 mm)
from the latch plate. in the automatic locking mode as the belt
retracts it cannot be pulled out until it is fully retracted. See
”Chi|d Restraint” in this section for details.
3. If the front seat shoulder belt is too snug:
A. Pull the shoulder belt out at least 130 millimeters (five
inches) and let it return to your chest.
B. Then pull down on the shoulder be|t—no more than needed
to ease pressure, 25 mm (one inch) and let go.
4. To get rid of the slack, pull the belt out as you did in Step 3 A
above.
Keep any shoulder belt slack to a minimum — no more than 25
mm (one inch). Belt slack beyond the specified amount could
significantly reduce the amount of protection in an accident
because the belt is too loose to restrain you as intended.
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CAUTION: To help reduce the risk of personal injury in an
accident, if a shoulder belt is on or very close to a child's
face or neck, then either (1) move the child toward the
center, away from the shoulder belt or (2) if available,
place the child in the center seating position and use the
lap belt.
5. To unfasten the belt, push the button on the buckle. To store
the belt, pull it out about 180 millimeters (seven inches) and
let go. To help prevent damage to the safety belt and interior
trim, before closing the door be sure the belt is fully retracted
and the latch plate is out of the way.
Lap Belt for Rear Center Seat
1. Center seat lap belts should be positioned, worn, and released
as described above; however, they do not have retractors.
Adjust it to a snug fit by pulling on the end of the belt coming
from the latch plate.
2. To lengthen the center seat lap belt, hold the latch plate at an
angle to the belt webbing and pull on the latch plate; the belt
should then slide easily through the adjustment feature.
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ADJUSTABLE
LATCH PLATE
IS ADJUSTED TO
A SNUG FIT
SAFETY BELT REMINDER LIGHT
When the key is turned to "Run" or Start," a light will come on for
four to eight seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts.
Unless the driver's safety belt is buckled, an audible indicator will
sound at the same time.
If the safety belt or reminder system does not work as described,
see your dealer for service.
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SAFETY BELT INSPECTION
Now and then check that belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems work properly; look for loose
parts or damage (without disassemblyl that could keep the
restraint system from doing its job. Have a belt assembly replaced
if the webbing has been cut or otherwise damaged. Replace belts,
retractors, and hardware in use during all but a minor collision.
Also, restraint systems should be replaced and anchorages
properly repaired if they were in areas damaged by a collision,
whetherthe belt was in use or not. If there is any question, replace
the belt system. Damage, whether visible or not, could result in
serious personal injury in the event of an accident.
SAFETY BELT EXTENDER
If a safety belt cannot be fastened because it is not long enough,
General Motors will be pleased to furnish a safety belt extender
without charge. Contact your dealer; remember to bring the
heaviest coat expected to be worn to obtain the proper length
extender. Be prepared to choose a front or rear seat position
where the extender will be used - an extender measured for a front
seat may not be safe in a rear seat, andone measured for the rear
may not be safe in a front seat. Remember also that the extender
intended forthis car may not be safe for use in another vehicle and
that the extender from another vehicle may not be safe for use in
this car. For example, an improper extender might come apart
during an accident causing the user to be injured. The safety belt
extender is to be used only by the person for whom it was
measured; use by others or in another vehicle could reduce safety
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belt restraint effectiveness in an accident and result in personal
injury. Do not use the extender whenever the safety belt can be
fastened without it.
To use the extender. sit in the seat measured for the extender {as
indicated on the extenders label}, push the car's safety belt latch
plate into the extender's buckle and the extenders latch plate into
the safety belt buckle. To unfasten the belt, push in the button in
the center of the extender buckle so that it remains attached on
the inboard side. This helps avoid damaging the extender or
interior trim. Keep the extender in the vehicle for which it was
intended.
CHILD RESTRAINT
CAUTiOIll: Children small enough for child restraints [as
indicated on the label of such restraints] should always
be transported in them. Chiidren who have outgrown
child restraint systems should wear safety belts and sit
in the rear seat. Accident statistics indicate that children
are safer when properly restrained in the rear seat rather
than in the front seat. Accordingly, General Motors
recommends the child be restrained in the rear seat.
General Motors also recommends that an adult be seated
adjacent to an infant who is in an infant restraint. If the
driver is the only adult in the vehicle, the infant may be
placed in the front seat.
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CAUTION: (Continued)
Children who have outgrown child restraint systems
should use the vehicle's safety belts and sit in the rear
seat. If the child's seating position has a shoulder belt
which is on or very close to the face or neck, either move
the child closer to the center of the car, or if available,
place the child in a center seating position with a lap belt.
Once a child has grown enough so that the shoulder belt
is no longer on or very close to the face or neck, a seating
position with a shoulder belt should be chosen whenever
possible.
Any unrestrained child could be injured by striking the
vehicle's interior or by ejection from the vehicle during an
accident or driving maneuver. Never allow a child to be
held by another occupant instead of being properly
restrained. If not properly restrained, the child could
strike the vehicle interior or be crushed by the person
holding the child, or by other occupants.
Be sure to follow all installation and use instructions that come
with any child restraint system. Child restraint systems are
designed to be secured in vehicle seats either by the lap belt, or
the lap portion ofthe lap-shoulder belt at that seating position. The
child must also be secured within the restraint by the means
provided by the child restraint manufacturer. if the child or the
child restraint is not properly secured, the child risks personal
injury in the event of a collision.
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