1993 CADILLAC SEVILLE belt

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7. To tighten the
belt, feed the
lap
belt back into the
retractor while
you push
down on
the child restraint.
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6. Pull the rest of the
lap
belt all the
way
out of the
retractor
to set
the
lock.
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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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Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's
safety belts.
If
you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can
wear a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restraint a shoulder belt
can provide.
Accident statistics show that children are safer
if they are restrained in
the rear seat. But they need to use the safety belts properly.

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A CAUTION:
Newr do this.
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Were two chitdren are wearing the same belt. The belt can’t
properly spread the impact forces, In
a crash, the two children
can be
crushed together and seriously iqjured. A belt must be
used by only one person at a time,
Q: What if a child is wearing a lap-shoulder belt, but the child is so
small that the shoulder belt is very close to the child’s face or neck?
A: Move the child toward the center of the vehicle, but be sure that the
shoulder belt still
is on the child’s shoulder, so that in a crash the
child’s upper body would have the restraint that belts provide.
If the
child is
so small that the shoulder belt is still very close to the child’s
face or neck,
you might want to place the child in the center seat
position, the one that has only a lap belt.
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Never do this,
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Here a child is sitting in a seat that has 8 lapshoulder belt, but
the shoulder part is behind the chlid, If the child wears the; bit
in t.his way,.in a crash the child might slide under the belt, The
belt's fwce would then be applied right on the child's abdomen,
That could muse serious or fatal injuries.
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Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low,
snug below the hips, and just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt
force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash.

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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
eke 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 RESTUNT 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.
REPUCING SAFETYBELTSAFTER 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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A: The belt is torn.
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CAUTION:
Torn or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash, They can
rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a
new one right away.
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A CAUTION
Unlocked doors can be dangerous,
Passengers 0- cspecially children -- can easily open the doors
and fall out, Wen a dour is locked, the laside handle won't
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 are more likely to be thrown
out of the vehicle in a crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear
safety belts property, lock your doors, and you will be far better
of€ whenever you drive your vehide.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle:
I From the outside: Use
~ your door key.
If your vehicle has a theft deterrent system and it is armed, unlock the
doors
only with the key or Keyless Entry System. This will avoid setting
off the alarm.
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