1999 CADILLAC ELDORADO child lock

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Q:If I'm a good driver, and I never drive far from
home, why should I wear safety belts?
A:You may be an excellent driver, but if you're in an
accident
-- even one that isn't your fault -- you and
your passengers can be hurt. Being a good driver
doesn't protect you from things beyond your
control, such as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within 25 miles (40 km) of
home. And the greatest number of serious injuries
and deaths occur at speeds of less than
40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are for everyone.
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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 and babies. If a child will be riding in your
vehicle, see the part of this manual called ªChildren.º
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.
Driver 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 ªSeatsº in the Index)
so you can sit up straight.

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The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the
mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it's more
likely that the fetus won't be hurt in a crash. For
pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making
safety belts effective is wearing them properly.
Right Front Passenger Position
To learn how to wear the right front passenger's
safety belt properly, see ªDriver Positionº earlier in
this section.
The right front passenger's safety belt works the same
way as the driver's safety belt
-- except for one thing.
If you ever pull the lap portion of the belt out all the
way, you will engage the child restraint locking feature.
If this happens, just let the belt go back all the way and
start again.
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) System
This part explains the Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) system or air bag system.
Your vehicle has ªNext Generationº frontal air
bags
-- one air bag for the driver and another
air bag for the right front passenger.
Next Generation frontal air bags are designed to help
reduce the risk of injury from the force of an inflating
air bag. But even these air bags must inflate very
quickly if they are to do their job and comply with
federal regulations.
Here are the most important things to know about the air
bag system:

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3. Pick up the latch plate, and run the lap and shoulder
portions of the vehicle's safety belt through or
around the restraint. The child restraint instructions
will show you how.
If the shoulder belt goes in front of the child's face or
neck, put it behind the child restraint.
4. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.
5. Pull the rest of the lap belt all the way out of the
retractor to set the lock.

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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers -- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside 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 increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use either the door key or the Remote
Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter.
If your vehicle is equipped with the theft
-deterrent system,
you must unlock the doors with the key or remote keyless
entry transmitter to avoid setting off the alarm.
Slide the manual lock lever down to lock the door from
the inside. To unlock the door, slide the lock lever up.
Central Door Unlocking System
Your vehicle will have this feature if it is equipped with
the theft
-deterrent system. When unlocking either door,
you can also unlock the other door by holding the key in
the turned position for a few seconds or by quickly
turning the door key twice in the lock cylinder.

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Check Fuel Gauge Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Gas Cap Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Oil Level Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Check Washer Fluid Message 2-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Engine Oil 6-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Checking Your Restraint Systems 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chemical Paint Spotting 6-53 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child Restraints 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in a Rear Outside Seat Position 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Center Rear Seat Position 1-42 . . . . . . . . . .
Securing in the Right Front Seat Position 1-44 . . . . . . . . . .
Top Strap 1-40 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Where to Put 1-39 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CHMSL 6-36 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chrome-Plated Wheels, Cleaning 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cigarette Lighter 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Circuit Breakers and Fuses 6-59 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
City Driving 4-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome
-Plated Wheels 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Exterior Lamps/Lenses 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fabric/Carpet 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Glass Surfaces 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inside of Your Vehicle 6-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Instrument Panel 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interior Plastic Components 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Leather 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside of the Windshield and Wiper Blades 6-50 . . . . . . .
Outside of Your Vehicle 6-51 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker Covers 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tires 6
-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vinyl 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheels 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wood Panels 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control Panel 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control Personalization 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Climate Control, Steering Wheel Controls 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Clock, Setting the 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cluster, Instrument Panel 2-58 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls 3-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Comfort Controls and Radio System Personalization 2-84 . . .
Compact Disc Care 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Player Care 3-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Disc Players 3-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compact Spare Tire 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compartments, Storage 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Compass, Rearview Mirror with 2-45 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console, Overhead 2-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Console Shift Lever 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Continuous Variable Road Sensing
Suspension (CVRSS) 2
-84 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control of a Vehicle 4-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Control System, Traction 4-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convenience Net 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Convex Outside Mirror 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Coolant 6-23 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Heater, Engine 2-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Surge Tank 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cooling System 5-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cornering Lamps 2-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Rear
Compartment Fuse Block 6-62 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outside Seat Position 1-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Passengers 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage Armrest 2-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Turn Signal Lamp, Bulb Replacement 6-38 . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Window Defogger 3-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rearview Mirror 2-45, 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver's Outside Auto-Dimming 2-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrochromic Day/Night with Compass 2-45 . . . . . . . . . .
Recirculation 3-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front Seatbacks 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recreational Vehicle Towing 4-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Refrigerants, Air Conditioning 6-65 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remote
Fuel Door Release 6
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keyless Entry (RKE) 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Recall Memory 2-82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Trunk Release 2-10 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Remove Key Message 2-75 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacement
Bulbs (Part Numbers) 6
-64 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Normal Maintenance Parts 6-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Wheel 6-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Safety Belts 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reporting Safety Defects 7-10, 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraints
Checking 1
-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Child 1-35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Head 1
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing Parts After a Crash 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Resynchronization (Remote Keyless Entry) 2-9 . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained Accessory Power 2-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reverse, Automatic Transaxle 2-22 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Right Front Passenger Position 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
RKE 2-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Roadside Service (Assistance) 7-5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rocking Your Vehicle 5-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rotation, Tires 6-42 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belt Extender 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Belts 1-7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adults 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care 6-50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Center Passenger Position 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Children 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Driver Position 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Extender 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
How to Wear Properly 1-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Incorrect Usage 1-15, 1-47, 1-48 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap Belt 1-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lap-Shoulder 1-12, 1-28 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Larger Children 1-46 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Questions and Answers 1-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1-28 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rear Seat Passengers 1-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reminder Light 1-7, 2-61 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Replacing After a Crash 1-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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Right Front Passenger Position 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Smaller Children and Babies 1-32 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Use During Pregnancy 1-19 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Why They Work 1-8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Chains 4-34 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Defects, Reporting 7-10, 7-11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety Warnings and Symbols iii. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seatback
Latches 1
-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reclining Front 1-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seats
Heated 1
-4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Lumbar Control 1-3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Memory Function 1-3, 2-79 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restraint Systems 1-1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Seat Controls 1-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securing a Child Restraint 1-40, 1-42, 1-44 . . . . . . . . . . . .
Second Gear, Automatic Transaxle 2-24 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security System 2-14, 2-16 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Service 6-2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A/C System Message 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Air Bag Message 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Brake Fluid Switch Message 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Bulletins, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Charging System Message 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Electrical Sys Message 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine Soon Light 2-66 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel System Message 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Idle Control Message 2
-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Manuals, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Parts Identification Label 6-55 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Publications, Ordering 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ride Sys Message 2-76 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stability Sys Message 2-77 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Steering Sys 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 7-11, 7-12 . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle 1-26 . . . . . . . . . . .
Setting the Clock 3-9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sheet Metal Damage 6-52 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shift Lever, Positions 2-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shifting
Automatic Transaxle 2
-21 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Into PARK (P) 2-27 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Out of PARK (P) 2-29 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment 1-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Signaling Turns 2-33 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SIR 1-20 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Skidding 4-14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Solar Sensor, Electronic 3-6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sound Equipment, Adding 3-30 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Spare Tire, Compact 5-31 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Speaker Covers, Cleaning 6-49 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .