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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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, or “air bag”
system.
A CAUTION:
Don’t let anyone ride where they can’t wear a safety belt
properly.
If you are in a crash and you’re not wearing a sa
belt, your injuries can be much worse. You can hit things
the vehicle
or be ejected from it. You can be seriously inj
killed. In the same crash, you might not be if
you are bu
up.
Always fasten your safety belt, and check that your ,*-*:.;...
passengers’ belts are fastened properly too. -1 y* *‘
This figure lights up when you turn the key to “Run” or “Start” when
your safety belt isn’t buckled, and
you’ll hear a chime, too. It’s the
reminder to buckle up.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION
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-
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An inflating air bag can seriously injure small children.. -Always
.secure children properly in your vehicle, To read how, see the
“Children
and Safety Belts” section of this manual, andmad
the caution label
on the front-passenger’s safety belt,
Air Bag System Light
There is an air bag readiness light on the instrument panel. The system
checks itself and the light tells you
if there is a problem.
INFL.
REST.
INFLATABLE
RESTRAINT
You will see this light
flash
for a few seconds
when you
turn your
ignition to
“Run” or
“Start.” Then the light
should
go out, which
means the system
is
ready.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine SAFETYBELT 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 RESTMNT SYSTEMS
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are working properly.
Look for any
loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint
system
from doing its job, have it repaired.
REPLACING SAFETYBELTS 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 have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced
or anchorage locations repaired
-- even if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time
of the collision.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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:
0 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
0 Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may be blocking the
product has a
maximum range.
signal.
See your Cadillac 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
Press this symbol to
unlock the driver’s
door. Press it again
within
4 seconds to
unlock the other
doors. Pressing this
button will also
disarm the Theft
Deterrent System
and turn on
the
interior lights.
Press this symbol to
lock your doors.
This also arms the
Theft Deterrent
System.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine How to Test The Alarm
0 Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock, and open the
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to see if the horn
works. The horn fuse may
be blown. To replace the fuse, see “Fuses and
Circuit Breakers” in the Index.
lock
or the Keyless Entry System.
door. The horn
will sound and your headlights will flash.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always arm the theft deterrent system
when leaving your vehicle.
PASS-KEY IIm
Your vehicle is equipped with the PASS-Key I1 TM (Personalized
Automotive Security System) theft deterrent system. PASS-Key
I1 TM is a
passive theft deterrent system. This means
you don’t have to do anything
different to arm
or disarm the system. It works when you insert or remove
the key from the ignition. PASS-Key
TM uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches
a decoder in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
TI TM system senses that someone is using the wrong
key, it shuts down the vehicle’s starter
and fuel systems. For about three
minutes, the starter won’t work and fuel won’t go to the engine.
If
someone tries to start your vehicle again or uses another key during this
time, the vehicle will not start. This discourages someone from randomly
trying different keys with different resistor pellcts in
an attempt to make a
match.
The ignition key must
be clean and dry before it’s inserted in the ignition
or the engine may not start.
If the engine does not start and the
“SECURITY” light comes on, the key may be dirty
or wet. Turn the
ignition
off.
If you’re ever driving and the “SECURITY” light comes on and
continues to flash, you get the “PASS-KEY MALFUNCTION” message
and the “STARTING DISABLED” message appears, you
will be able to
restart your engine
if you turn it off. Your PASS-Key TI TM system,
however,
is not working properly and must be serviced bylour Cadillac
dealer. Your vehicle
is not protected by the PASS-Key I1 system.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the electronics in yo1
vehicle. If you add electrical parts or accessories, you cod
change the
way the fuel injection system operates. Before
adding electrical equipment, check with your dealer,
If you
don’t, your engine might not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see the part of this
Manual that tells
how to do it without damaging your vehicle.
See “Tnwing Your Vehicle” in the Index.
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (OPTION)
In very cold weather, 0” F (-1 8 C) or colder, the engine block heater can
help. You’ll get easier starting and better fuel econonly during engine
warm-up.
To use the block heater:
1. Turn off the engine.
2. Open the hood and unwrap the electrical cord.
3. Plug it into a normal, grounded 1 10-volt outlet.
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electrical shock. Also, the wrong kind of extension cord could
the cord into
a properly grounded three-prong 110-volt outlet. If
the cord won’t reach, use a heavy-duty three-prong extension
cord rated for at least
15 amps.
I overheat and cause a fire. You could be seriously injured. Plug
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine As you signal a turn or a lane change, if the arrows don’t flash but just
stay on, a signal bulb may be burned out and other drivers won’t see your
turn signal.
If a bulb is burned out, replace it to help avoid an accident. If the green
arrows
don’t go on at ail when you signal a turn, check the fuse (see
“Fuses” in the Index) and for burned-out bulbs.
Headlight High-Low Beam
To change the
headlights from low
beam to high or high to
low, pull the turn signal
lever all the way toward
you. Then release it.
When the high beams
are on, a blue light on
the instrument panel
also will be
on.
Flash-To-Pass Feature
This lets you use your high beam headlights to signal a driver in front of
you that you want to pass. It works even if your headlights are off.
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splash-am block your vision. Yon could hit another vehicle or
go off the road. Check your washer fluid level often.
* Xn freezing weather, don't use your washer until the
windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer fluid can fam
I Headlight Washer (Export Only)
If you have this feature, you will wash your headlights while washing your
windshield at the same time
in bad weather. Just press the PUSH paddle
on the multifunction lever.
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