1998 CADILLAC ELDORADO child seat

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Accident statistics show that children are safer if they
are restrained in the rear seat. But they need
to use the
safety belts properly.
0 Children who aren’t buckled up can be thrown out
in a crash.
0 Children who aren’t buckled up can strike other
people who are.
A CAUTION:
Never do this.
Here two children 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 injured.
A belt must be used by
only one person at
a time.
&.’ 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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_I A CAUTION:
Never do this. Here
a child is sitting in a seat that has a
lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind
the child.
If the child wears the belt in this way, in
a crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt’s force would then be applied right
on the
child’s abdomen. That could cause serious
or
fatal injuries.
Wherever the child sits. the
lap portion of the belt
should be worn low and snug on the hips. just touching
the child’s thighs.
This applies belt force to the child’s
pelvic bones
in a crash.
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A CAUTION:
Do not load your vehicle any heavier than the
GVWR, or either the maximum front or rear
GAWR. If you do, parts on your vehicle can
break, or it can change the way your vehicle
handles. These could cause you to lose control.
Also, overloading can shorten the life of
your v,ehicle.
I NOTICE:
Your warranty does not cover parts or
components that
fail because of overloading.
If you put things inside your vehicle -- like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else
-- they will go as fast
as the vehicle goes.
If you have to stop or turn quickly,
or if there is a crash, they’ll keep going.
A CAUTION:
~~
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in
a crash.
0 Put things in the trunk of your vehicle. In a
trunk, put them as far forward as you can.
Try to spread the weight evenly.
inside the vehicle
so that some of them are
above the tops of the seats.
Don’t leave an unsecured child restraint in
your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
Electronic Level Control
This feature keeps the rear of your vehicle level as the
load changes. It’s automatic
-- you don’t need to
adjust anything.
4-31

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Exterior Lighting
............................. 2-42
Inadvertent Power
............................ 2-43
BBB Auto Line
................................ 7-1 1
Better Business Bureau Mediation .................. 7-1 1
Blizzard ...................................... 4-28
Brake Adjustment
.................................. 6-30
Master Cylinder
.............................. 6-28
Replacing System Parts
........................ 6-31
System Warning Light
......................... 2-62
Trailer
...................................... 4-36
Transaxle Shift Interlock
....................... 2-28
Brake Vacuum Problem Message
.................. 2-72
Brakes, Anti-Lock
............................... 4-7
Braking
........................................ 4-6
Braking in Emergencies .......................... 4- 10
Break-In, New Vehicle
.......................... 2-17
Brightness Control
.............................. 2-42
Bulb Replacement
.............................. 6-32
Fluid
....................................... 6-28
Parlung
..................................... 2-25
PedalTravel
................................. 6-30
Wear
....................................... 6-30
BTSI ......................................... 2-2 8
Capacities and Specifications
.................... 6-64
Carbon Monoxide
.................... 2.29.4.29. 4.35
Cassette Tape Player .................. 3- 12. 3. 15. 3.24
Cassette Tape Player Care
........................ 3-35 Cellular Telephone
.............................. 2-5 1
Center Console Storage Area ...................... 2-49
Center Passenger Position
........................ 1-29
Central Door Unlocking System
.................... 2-4
Certification Label
.............................. 4-30
Chains. Safety
................................. 4-35
Chains.Tire
................................... 6-46
Change Engine Oil Message ...................... 2-72
Change Trans Fluid Message
...................... 2-72
Changing
a Flat Tire ............................. 5-24
Charging System Indicator Light
................... 2-62
Check Brake Fluid Level Message
................. 2-73
Check Coolant Level Message
..................... 2-73
Check Fuel Gage Message
........................ 2-73
Check
Gas Cap Message ......................... 2-73
Check Oil Level Message
........................ 2-73
Check Washer Fluid Message
..................... 2-73
Center High-Mounted
Stoplamp
Bulb Replacement .... 6-36
Checking Your Restraint Systems
.................. 1-48
Chemical Paint Spotting
.......................... 6-53
Child Restraints
................................ 1-33
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position ........... 1-39
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position
.......... 1-41
Securing
in the Right Front Seat Position .......... 1-43
TopStrap
................................... 1-38
WheretoPut
................................ 1-37
CHMSL
...................................... 6-36
Chrome Wheels. Cleaning
........................ 6-52
Cigarette Lighter
............................... 2-50
Circuit Breakers and Fuses
....................... 6-58
Cleaner. Air ................................... 6-15
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........................... 2- 18
Antenna Mast Care
............................ 3-37
DoorLocks
................................... 2-5
Remote Control Mirror
........................ 2-47
Seat ......................................... 1-2
Steering
.................................... 4-10
Steering Fluid
................................ 6-26
Windows
................................... 2-31
Windows and Other Power Options
............... 6-56
Powerseat
..................................... 1-2
Lumbar Controls
.............................. 1-3
Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Pregnancy, Use of Safety Belts .................... 1 - 19
Problems on the Road
............................ 5- 1
Program Pass Key Message
....................... 2-75
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
.......... 2-5. 2-80
Publications, Service and Owner
.............. 7-13, 7- 14
Pull-Down Feature, Automatic
.................... 2- 12
Radio Personalization
.......................... 3-32
Radio Reception
................................ 3-34
Radio Theft-Deterrent Feature
..................... 3-33
Radios
............................. 3.10.3.13. 3.18
Rain. Driving In
................................ 4- 18
Rainsense Wipers
............................... 2-34
RAP ......................................... 2-18
ReadingLamps
................................ 2-43
Rear Compartment Fuse Block
....................... 6-62
Outside Seat Position
.......................... 1-26
Seat Passengers
.............................. 1-26 Storage
Armrest
.............................. 2-50
Window Defogger
............................. 3-8
Towing
................................. 5.9. 5.13
Rear
Turn Signal Lamps/ Taillamp Bulb Replacement . . 6-37
Rearview Mirrors
.......................... 2.44. 2.45
Recirculation
................................... 3-5
Reclining Front Seatbacks
......................... 1-4
Refrigerants. Air Conditioning
.................... 6-65
Fuel Door Release
............................. 6-6
Keyless Entry
................................. 2-6
Trunk Release ................................ 2-10
Remote Recall Memory
.......................... 2-82
Remove Key Message
........................... 2-75
Bulbs
...................................... 6-64
Normal Maintenance Parts
...................... 6-65
Wheel
...................................... 6-45
Remote
Replacement
Replacing Safety Belts
............................ 1-48
Reporting Safety Defects
.................... 7- 12. 7-13
Restraints
Checking
................................... 1-48
Child
....................................... 1-33
Head
........................................ 1-5
Replacing Parts After a Crash
................... 1-48
Retained Accessory Power
........................ 2-18
Reverse. Automatic Transaxle
..................... 2-22
Right Front Passenger Position
.................... 1-20
RKE Personalization Features
..................... 2-81
Roadside Service ................................ 7-5
Rocking Your Vehicle ........................... 5-36
Rotation. Tires
................................. 6-40
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Safety Belts
.................................... 1-6
Adults
...................................... 1-12
Care
....................................... 6-49
Center Passenger Position
...................... 1-29
Children
.................................... 1-30
Driver Position ............................... 1 - 12
Extender .................................... 1-48
How to Wear Properly
......................... 1 - 12
Incorrect Usage .................... I - 15, 1-46, 1-47
LapBelt
.................................... 1-29
Lap-Shoulder
........................... 1- 12, 1-26
Larger Children
.............................. 1-45
Questions and Answers
........................ 1 - 1 1
Rear Seat Passengers .......................... 1-26
Reminder Light
.......................... 1-7, 2-61
Replacing After
a Crash ........................ 1-48
Right Front Passenger Position
.................. 1-20
Smaller Children and Babies
............... 1-30, 1-32
Use During Pregnancy
......................... 1 - 19
WhyTheyWork
............................... 1-8
Safety Chains
.................................. 4-35
Safety Defects, Reporting
................... 7- 12, 7- 13
Safety Warnings and Symbols
....................... xi
Seatback
Latches
...................................... 1-6
Reclining Front
............................... 1-4
Heated
...................................... 1-4
Lumbar Control
............................... 1-3
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions ............ 1-26
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
............... 1- I4
Seats Memory Function
.............................. 1-3
Power
....................................... 1-2
Seat Controls
................................. 1-2
Securing a Child Restraint
............ 1.39. 1-4 1. 1-43
Second Gear. Automatic Transaxle
................. 2-24
Security System
........................... 2.14. 2.16
Service
........................................ 6-2
A/C System Message
.......................... 2-76
Air Bag System Message
....................... 2-76
Brake Fluid Switch Message
.................... 2-76
Bulletins. Ordering
....................... 7.13. 7. 14
Charging System Message ...................... 2-76
Electrical System Message
...................... 2-76
Engine Soon Light
............................ 2-66
Fuel System Message
.......................... 2-76
Idle System Message
.......................... 2-76
Manuals. Ordering
....................... 7- 13. 7.14
Parts IdentificatiomLabel
....................... 6-55
Publications. Ordering .................... 7.13. 7.14
Ride System Message
......................... 2-76
Steering System Message
....................... 2-76
Transmission Message
......................... 2-76
Vehicle Soon Message
......................... 2-76
Work. Doing Your Own
......................... 6-2
Service and Appearance Care ...................... 6-1
Service and Owner Publications
.............. 7.13. 7.14
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
........... 1-25
Sheet Metal Damage ............................ 6-52
ShiftLever
.................................... 2-26
Shift Lever
. Positions ............................ 2-21
Restraint Systems
.............................. 1 . 1
Service Stability System Message .................. 2-77
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