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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 crash.
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment (Sedan De Ville)
Your Sedan De Ville has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If
the shoulder belt seems too tight, you can adjust it like this:

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injure the driver if the air bag inflates.
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
has information about the need to replace other parts.
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 sewice.
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Sewicing Your Cadillac with the Air Bag System
Please tell or remind anyone who works on your Cadillac that it has the c)
air bag system. 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. The air bag system does not need regular
maintenance. Your Cadillac dealer and the
1993 Cadillac Service Manual
have information about the air bag system, including repair or disposal.
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A CAUTION:
For up to 2 minutes after the ignition key is turned off and the
battery 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.
Be sure to follow the proper service
procedures.
When electrical work is
done under the hood or inside your vehicle, the
ignition should be in “Lock” if possible.

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The best way to protect the fett 1s is to motect the mother. Wh
en 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 POSITION
The right front passenger’s safety belt works the same way as the driver’s
safety belt. See “Driver Position,’’ earlier
in this part.
When the lap portion
of the belt is pulled out all the way, it will lock. If it - -
does, let it go back all the way and start again.
If your vehicle has a center passenger position, be Be sure to use the
correct buckle when buckling your lap-shoulder belt.
If you find that the
latch plate will not go fully into the buckle, see
if you are using the buckle
for the center passenger position.
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Lap-Shoulder Belt
Positions
The positions next to the windows have lap-shoulder belts. Here’s how to
wear one properly.
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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.
When the lap 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 faces upward or outward
so you would be
able to unbuckle it quickly if you ever
had to.
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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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A CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is too loose. In a
crash you would move forward too much, which could increase injury. jhoul-
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Make sure
the release button faces upward or outward, so you’ll be
able to unbuckle
it quickly if you ever need to.
5. Pull the rest of the
lap belt all the
way out of the
retractor to
set
the lock.

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The square keys are
for the ignition only.
The round keys are for
the doors and all other
locks.
When a new Cadillac
is delivered, the dealer
removes the plugs
from the keys, and
gives them to the first
owner.
Each plug has a code on it that tells your dealer or a qualified locksmith
how to make extra keys. Keep the plugs in a safe place.
If you lose your
keys, you'll be able
to have new ones made easily using these plugs. If
your ignition keys don't have plugs, go to your Cadillac dealer for the
~- correct key code if you need a new ignition key.

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A CAUTION:
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Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
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Passengers -- especially children -- can easily open the doors
and fall out. When
a door is locked, the inside handle won’t I
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.
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