2001 CADILLAC CATERA Owners Manual

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 1-13
Safety Belts: Theyre for Everyone
This part of the manual tells you how to use safety belts
properly. It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the air b

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In most states and Canadian provinces, the law says to
wear safety belts. Heres why: They work.
You never know if youll be in a crash. If you do have a
crash, you dont know if it will be a bad

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Put someone on it.Get it up to speed. Then stop the vehicle. The rider
doesnt stop.

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The person keeps going until stopped by something.
In a real vehicle, it could be the windshield ...or the instrument panel ...

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or the safety belts!
With safety belts, you slow down as the vehicle does.
You get more time to stop. You stop over more distance,
and your strongest bones take the forces. Thats why
safety belt

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Q:If Im 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 youre in an
accident 
-- even one that isnt your fault -- you

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3. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you.
Dont let it get twisted.
The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across
you very quickly. If this happens, let the belt go back
s

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The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And youd be less
likely to slide under the