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Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and
children. And there are different rules for smaller children an\
d babies.
If
a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the part of this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
We’ll start
with the driver position.
DRMTR POSITION
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up
straight.
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Pull the rest of the
lap belt all the way
out
of the
retractor to set the
lock.
To tighten the belt,
feed the lap belt
back into the
retractor
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push down on
child restraint.
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8. Push and pull the child restraint in different directions to be sure it is
secure.
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There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For
example, you come over a
hill and find a truck stopped in your lane, or a
car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a child darts out from between
parked cars and stops right
in front of you. You can avoid these problems
by braking
-- if you can stop in time. But sometimes you can’t; there isn’t
room. That’s
the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem.
Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply
your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a
possible collision. Then steer around
the problem, to the left or right
depending on the space available.
An emergency like this requires close attention
and a quick decision. If
you are holding the steering wheel at the recommended 9 and 3 o’clock
positions,
you can turn it a full 180 degrees very quickly without removing
either hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly
straighten the wheel once you have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always possible is a good
reason to practice defensive driving at all times and wear safety belts
properly.
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Retained Accessory .............................. 6-62
Seat ............................................ 1-2
Seat Controls .................................... 1-1
Seatback Recliner ................................ 1-2
Steering ........................................ 4-10
Windows ....................................... 2-36
Power Steering Fluid ........................... 6.26, 6.27
Pregnancy. Use of Safety Belts ........................ 1-29
Problems on the Road ................................ 5-1
Publications. Service and Owner ....... See Owner Assistance
Pull-Down Feature. Automatic
....................... 2-11
Radios ....................................... 3.11, 3.14
Rain. Driving In .................................... 4-17
Reading Lamps .................................... 2-54
Rear Compartment Fuse Block .................. 6.67, 6.68
Rear Defogger ...................................... 3-6
Rear Outlets ........................................ 3-6
Rear Fog Lamps ................................... 2-52
Rear Seat Air Outlet ................................. 3-7
Rear Seat Outside Position .......................... 1-30
Rear Seat Passengers ............................... 1-30
Rearview Mirror
Automatic
...................................... 2-55
Driver’s Outside Auto-Dimming ................... 2-60
Electrochromic Daymight with Compass ............ 2-57
Heated Outside ................................. 2-60
Reclining Front Seatbacks ............................ 1-2
Remote Fuel Door Release ........................... 6-6
Remote Trunk Release .............................. 2-12
Replacement Bulbs ................................. 6-70
Replacement Parts ................................. 6-75
Replacement. Wheel ................................ 6-49
Replacing Safety Belts .............................. 1-51
Replacing Seat and Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
..................................... 1-51
Reset Button. Driver Information Center .............. 2-84
Restraints. Checking Your ........................... 1-51
Restraints. Child ................................... 1-38
Restraints. Head .................................... 1-5
Restraints. Replacing Parts After a Crash ............... 1-51
Retained Accessory Power ........................... 6-62
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