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Buckle the belt.
Make sure the
release button
faces upward or
outward,
so you'll
be able to
unbuckle it
quickly
if you ever
need to.
6. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you push down on the child
restraint.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is
secure.
If the child restraint isn't secure, turn the latch plate over and
buckle it again.
Then see if it is secure. If it isn't, secure the restraint
in a different place in the vehicle and contact the child restraint maker
for their advice.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's safety belt. It
will be ready to work for an adult or larger child passenger.
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Your vehicle has a right-front passenger’s air bag. NEVER put a
rear-facing child restraint in this position. Here’s why:
A rear-facing child restraint in the front seat could he pushed
into the seatback by the right front passenger‘s air bag if it
Inflates, A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously
injured if this happens. Always secure a rear-facing child
restraint in the rear seat.
You’ll be using the lap-shoulder belt. See the earlier section about the top
strap
if the child restraint has one.
1. Always move the seat as far back as it will go before securing a
front-facing child restraint.
2. Put the restraint on the seat. Follow the instructions for the child
restraint.
3. Secure the child in the child restraint as the instructions say.
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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.
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Your Cadillac is equipped with rear door security locks that help prevent
passengers from opening the rear doors
of your car from the inside. To
use this lock,
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1. Move the lever on the door all the way up to the ENGAGED position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors
of your vehicle cannot be opened from the inside when
this feature is
in use.
When you want to open
a rear door when the security lock is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
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If your Cadillac has this
option,
it has a Theft
Deterrent Alarm
System.
With this
system, the
“SECURITY” light
will flash as you open
the door (if your
ignition is
off).
This light reminds you to arm the theft deterrent system. Here’s how to
do it:
1. Open the door.
2. Lock the door with the power door lock switch or Keyless Entry
System. The
“SECURITY” light should come on and stay on.
3. Close all doors. The “SECURITY’’ light should go off.
If a door or the trunk is opened without the key or Keyless Entry System,
the alarm will go
off. It will also go off if the trunk lock is damaged. Your
vehicle’s lights
will flash and the horn will sound for 3 minutes, then will
go off to save battery power.
Remember, the theft deterrent system won’t arm
if you lock the doors
with a key
or manual door lock. It arms only if you use a power door lock
switch or Keyless Entry System.
Here’s how to avoid setting
off the alarm by accident:
If you don’t want to arm the theft deterrent system, the vehicle should
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the Keyless Entry System.
be
locked with the door key after the doors are closed.
Unlocking
a door any other way will set off the alarm.
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can also turn
off the alarm by using the Keyless Entry System, if you have
it. The alarm won’t stop
if you try to unlock a door any other way.
How to Test The Alarm
e Roll down your window and lock your vehicle using the power door
lock or the Keyless Entry System.
e 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.
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 11 TM
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
’“ uses a resistor pellet in the
ignition key that matches a decoder
in your vehicle.
When the PASS-Key
I1 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 pellets 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 “SECURITY” light comes
on, the key
may be dirty or wet.
If this happens and the starter won’t work, turn the ignition off. Clean
and
dry the key. Wait about three minutes and try again. The security
light
will remain on during this time. If the starter still won’t work, and
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other ignition key. At this time, you may also want to check the fuse (see
“Fuses and Circuit Breakers”
in the Index). If the starter won’t work with
the other key, your vehic1.e needs service. If your vehicle does start, the
first ignition
key may be faulty. See your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith
who can service
the PASS-Key I1 TM .
However, if you accidentally use a key that has a damaged or missing
resistor pellet, the starter won’t work, the security light
will flash. But you
don’t have to wait three minutes before trying one of the ignition keys.
If the resistor pellet is damaged or missing, the starter won’t work. Use
the other ignition key, and
see your Cadillac dealer or a locksmith who
can service the Pass-Key
I1 TM to have a new key made.
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 I1 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.
If you lose or damage a PASS-Key I1
lM ignition key, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith who can service PASS-Key I1
TM to have a new key
made.
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This message will appear when the A/C refrigerant is so low that it no
longer can cool well. This message shows that some of the refrigerant has
leaked out
of the system, and that the A/C needs recharging. If you do
not have it recharged, the system may not cool at all.
CHECK WASHER FLUID
This message shows that the washer fluid reservoir is nearly empty.
REDUCE ENGINE POWER (Northstar Only)
This message will appear if the engine starts to cut cylinders to reduce
power.
If this message is ever displayed, have your vehicle serviced as
soon as possible.
SERVICE A/C SYSTEM A/C COMPRESSOR OFF
This message appears when the electronic sensors that control the A/C
and heating system are
no longer working. You may notice a drop in
heating and A/C efficiency when this message appears. Have your
Climate Control system serviced
if this message appears.
STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM REMOVE
IGNITION KEY
This message will appear when the Personalized Automotive Security
System (PASS
Key I1 TM ) senses that an improper ignition key is being
used to try to start
the vehicle. Check the ignition key for damage. If it is
damaged,
it may need to be replaced. If you see no damage, clean the
pellet contacts with a soft cloth
or napkin. Remove the ignition key and
wait for
the Driver Information Center to display “WAIT 3 MINUTES”.
The Instrument Panel Cluster will then run a timer and change the
messages to “WAIT 2 MINUTES”, “ WAIT 1 MINUTE”, and then
“START CAR”. When the “START CAR” message is displayed, try again
to start the engine.
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SERVICE NOW - REFER TO OWNERS MANUAL
This message appears if you have a problem with the Electronic Control
Module (ECM).
To correct this problem have your vehicle serviced at
your Cadillac dealership.
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