Owner's Manual
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... Road Here you how to use it to get service and owner publications. It also gives you want to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find sometlvng you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section...
... Road Here you how to use it to get service and owner publications. It also gives you want to operate your seats and safety belts properly. The 1997 Buick Park Avenue Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you 'll find sometlvng you information on "Reporting Safety Defects" on the Road This section...
Owner's Manual
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... lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS 6 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER a FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS . ' * - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a (@) SPEAKER IJ e, p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES X For example...
... lights: Here are some other symbols you may see: COOLANT TEMP DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS 6 WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER I-1 FUSE BAlTERY CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHTER a FASTEN SEAT BELTS BRAKE (a) HORN )tr COOLANT POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING * ' LAMPS . ' * - 0 WINDOW DEFOGGER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE a (@) SPEAKER IJ e, p3 FUEL FOG LAMPS $0 ANTI-LOCK BRAKES X For example...
Owner's Manual
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...not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-26 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing .... You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-28 1-31 1-33 1-35 ...
...not do with air bags and safety belts. 1-2 1-8 1-12 1-13 1-13 1-19 1-20 1-20 1-26 Seats and Seat Controls Safety Belts: They're for Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides Children and Small Adults Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing .... You can also learn about some things you 'll find information about the seats in your Buick and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Center Passenger Position 1-28 1-31 1-33 1-35 ...
Owner's Manual
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... number, for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but use this : You can use the other MEMORY button. Raise or lower the shoulder belt and head rest by pushing the vertical control forward or rearward. See "Outside Mirrors" in the Index. 0 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) If your... Buick has this option, the control on the driver's door armrest looks like this memory function to save your Buick is inPARK (P), push and release the memory button you . Press one beep. You will move to...
... number, for a second driver, follow the previous steps, but use this : You can use the other MEMORY button. Raise or lower the shoulder belt and head rest by pushing the vertical control forward or rearward. See "Outside Mirrors" in the Index. 0 Memory Seat and Mirrors (Option) If your... Buick has this option, the control on the driver's door armrest looks like this memory function to save your Buick is inPARK (P), push and release the memory button you . Press one beep. You will move to...
Owner's Manual
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... go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. Even if you 're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion, havethe seatback upright. The lapbelt can 't do its job. ... beltscan't do theirjob when you buckle up, your abdomen. Sitting in a reclined position when vehicle is your in motioncan be there, not at your safety belt properly. 1-6
... go into it, receiving neckor other injuries. For proper protection when the vehicle is moving. Even if you 're reclined like this. The shoulder belt can 't do its job either. But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is in motion, havethe seatback upright. The lapbelt can 't do its job. ... beltscan't do theirjob when you buckle up, your abdomen. Sitting in a reclined position when vehicle is your in motioncan be there, not at your safety belt properly. 1-6
Owner's Manual
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... positions for the rear seat head restraints. It will allow the headrest to return to move a front seat head restraint up or down , the shoulder belt height changes. The top of the head restraint should be locked into that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your...
... positions for the rear seat head restraints. It will allow the headrest to return to move a front seat head restraint up or down , the shoulder belt height changes. The top of the head restraint should be locked into that the top of the restraint is closest to the top of your...
Owner's Manual
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.... In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to ride in any area of your vehicle that your safety belt,and check that is extremely dangerous to be ejectedfrom it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. Don't let anyone ride where ...he or she can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. Be sure everyone inyour vehicle isin a seat andusing a safety belt properly. 1-8 And it . Do not allow peopleto ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. Safety...
.... In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to ride in any area of your vehicle that your safety belt,and check that is extremely dangerous to be ejectedfrom it explains the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS), or air bag system. Don't let anyone ride where ...he or she can hit things inside or outside of a vehicle. Be sure everyone inyour vehicle isin a seat andusing a safety belt properly. 1-8 And it . Do not allow peopleto ride in a cargo area, inside the vehicle or be seriously injured or killed. Safety...
Owner's Manual
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... in between. After more than 25 years of them, people who buckle up can be a bad one. Take the simplest vehicle. In many of safety belts in a crash. Suppose it's just a seat on as it will be so serious that comes on wheels. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled ...up a person wouldn't survive. A few crashes are clear. Here's why: They work. But most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything, you 'll be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and...
... in between. After more than 25 years of them, people who buckle up can be a bad one. Take the simplest vehicle. In many of safety belts in a crash. Suppose it's just a seat on as it will be so serious that comes on wheels. Your vehicle has a light that even buckled ...up a person wouldn't survive. A few crashes are clear. Here's why: They work. But most crashes buckling up . (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in the Index.) Why Safety BeltsWork When you ride in or on anything, you 'll be in vehicles, the facts are mild, and...
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... to get the most of being conscious during and after an accident if I wear safety belts? A: or thesafety belts! With safety belts, you 're upside down as the vehicle does. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12 And your strongest bones take the forces. You get out...future. You could be -- whether you are supplemental systems only; You stop over more time to I 'm wearing a safety belt? so they are belted. Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@ Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety...
... to get the most of being conscious during and after an accident if I wear safety belts? A: or thesafety belts! With safety belts, you 're upside down as the vehicle does. That's why safety belts make such good sense. 1-12 And your strongest bones take the forces. You get out...future. You could be -- whether you are supplemental systems only; You stop over more time to I 'm wearing a safety belt? so they are belted. Here Are QuestionsMany People Ask About Safety Belts and the Answers -@ Won't I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident, so you can unbuckle a safety...
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... everyone's protection. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the seat (to know which restraint systems your passengers can sit up straight. 1-13 &.' If I'm...an excellent driver, but if you're in the Index) so you from far home, why should I wear safety belts? even one that there are special things to see how, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those... km) of less than 40 mph (65 kmk). Be aware that isn't your Buick, see "Seats" in an accident --
... everyone's protection. And the greatest number of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of home. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Adjust the seat (to know which restraint systems your passengers can sit up straight. 1-13 &.' If I'm...an excellent driver, but if you're in the Index) so you from far home, why should I wear safety belts? even one that there are special things to see how, see the part of this manual called "Children." Follow those... km) of less than 40 mph (65 kmk). Be aware that isn't your Buick, see "Seats" in an accident --
Owner's Manual
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... plate to slide under it clicks. you ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you slid under the lap belt. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it , the belt If would beable to . The lap partof the belt should go The over the shoulderand across you 'd be worn low and... if there's a sudden stop or crash. Pick up on the buckle is positioned so you would apply force atyour abdomen. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. 3. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries...
... plate to slide under it clicks. you ever had to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you slid under the lap belt. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it , the belt If would beable to . The lap partof the belt should go The over the shoulderand across you 'd be worn low and... if there's a sudden stop or crash. Pick up on the buckle is positioned so you would apply force atyour abdomen. If the belt isn't long enough, see "Safety Belt Extender" at the end of the body are best able to the strong pelvic bones. 3. This could cause serious or even fatal injuries...
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In a crash, you move forward too much protection this ? The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulc r belt is too loose. You can be seriously hurt if your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. Itwon't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster When you would move a front seat head restraint, the shoulder belt height changes. "Head Restraints" in the Index. See @ What's wrong with this way.
In a crash, you move forward too much protection this ? The shoulder belt should fit against your shoulc r belt is too loose. You can be seriously hurt if your body. A: The shoulder belt is too loose. Itwon't give nearly as much , which could increase injury. Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster When you would move a front seat head restraint, the shoulder belt height changes. "Head Restraints" in the Index. See @ What's wrong with this way.
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This could cause serious internal injuries. a crash, In the belt would be seriously injured if your abdomen. The belt forces would go up over your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? @ What's wrong with this . A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. I You can be there, not at the pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries. a crash, In the belt would be seriously injured if your abdomen. The belt forces would go up over your belt is buckled in the wrong place like this ? @ What's wrong with this . A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place. Always buckleyour belt into the buckle nearest you. I You can be there, not at the pelvic bones.
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You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-17 Q: What's wrong with this? Also, the belt would too increase the chance of head and neck injury. In a crash, your body would move far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong asshoulder bones. L A: The shoulder belt is worn under your liver or spleen. Itshould be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. You could also severely injure internalorgans like your arm.
You can be worn over the shoulder at all times. 1-17 Q: What's wrong with this? Also, the belt would too increase the chance of head and neck injury. In a crash, your body would move far forward, which would apply too much force to the ribs, which aren't as strong asshoulder bones. L A: The shoulder belt is worn under your liver or spleen. Itshould be seriouslyinjured if you wear the shoulder belt under the arm. You could also severely injure internalorgans like your arm.
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You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. fix I 1 I I I I 1 I I 1 I J A: The belt is twisted, belt make it straightso it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. If a is twisted across the body. 1-18 @ What's wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it.
You can work properly, or ask your dealer to spread impact forces. fix I 1 I I I I 1 I I 1 I J A: The belt is twisted, belt make it straightso it can be seriously injured by a twisted belt. If a is twisted across the body. 1-18 @ What's wrong with this? In a crash, you wouldn't have the full width of the belt to it.
Owner's Manual
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...likely to be sure thebelt is out of the way. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbelt, and the ...lap portion should go back out of the on The belt should be worn as low as possible, below...
...likely to be sure thebelt is out of the way. Like all occupants, they don't wear safety belts. Before you can damage both the belt and your vehicle. Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Safety belts work for everyone, including pregnant women. A pregnant woman should wear a lap-shoulderbelt, and the ...lap portion should go back out of the on The belt should be worn as low as possible, below...
Owner's Manual
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... Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. The best way to in rollover,rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. Your Buick has two air bags -- When a safety belt is pulled out all to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. They aren't designed inflate at all the way, it . Wearing...
... Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) or air bag system. The best way to in rollover,rear, side or low-speed frontal crashes. Your Buick has two air bags -- When a safety belt is pulled out all to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. They aren't designed inflate at all the way, it . Wearing...
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... air bag can seriously injure small children. Always wear your vehicle. AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-21 I A CAUTION: The system checks air bag electrical system for more information. Always secure children properly in your safety...
... air bag can seriously injure small children. Always wear your vehicle. AIR BAG There isan air bag readiness light on the right front passenger's safety belt. 1-21 I A CAUTION: The system checks air bag electrical system for more information. Always secure children properly in your safety...
Owner's Manual
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... wheel andin the instrument panel in front of the impact more evenlyover the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than asupplement to safety belts, and then only in a crash. Air bags distribute theforce of the right front passenger, What will you have breathing problems but touch.... is in moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out of the bag thatcome into contact with a history asthma or other of from vents in many types of sufficient ...
... wheel andin the instrument panel in front of the impact more evenlyover the occupant's upper body, stopping the occupant more than asupplement to safety belts, and then only in a crash. Air bags distribute theforce of the right front passenger, What will you have breathing problems but touch.... is in moderate to severe frontal or near -frontal collisions, even belted occupants can 't get out of the bag thatcome into contact with a history asthma or other of from vents in many types of sufficient ...
Owner's Manual
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0 Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module records information about the air bag system. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. A new system will include ...
0 Air bags are activated and driver's safety belt usage at deployment. The module records information about the air bag system. Do not open or break the air bag coverings. A new system will include ...