2001 CADILLAC CATERA Owners Manual

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 1-29 How the Air Bag Systems Work
Where are the air bags?
The drivers frontal air bag is in the middle of the
steering wheel.
The right front passengers frontal air bag is in the
instrument panel on

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The right front passengers side impact air bag is in the
side of the passengers seatback closest to the door.
CAUTION:
If something is between an occupant and an air
bag, the bag might not infl

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When should an air bag inflate?
The drivers and right front passengers frontal air bags
are designed to inflate in moderate to severe frontal or
near
-frontal crashes. But they are designed to

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How does an air bag restrain?
In moderate to severe frontal or near frontal collisions,
even belted occupants can contact the steering wheel or
the instrument panel. In moderate to severe side
co

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CAUTION:
When an air bag inflates, there is dust in the air.
This dust could cause breathing problems for
people with a history of asthma or other
breathing trouble. To avoid this, everyone in th

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 1-34 Servicing Your Air Bag-Equipped Vehicle
Air bags affect how your vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the air bag systems in several places
around your vehicle. Your dealer and the serv

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CADILLAC CATERA 2001 1.G Owners Manual 1-35 Rear Seat Passenger Positions
Lap-Shoulder Belt
All three rear seating positions have lap
-shoulder belts.
Heres how to wear one properly.
1. Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt across you

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2. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure.
When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it
will lock. If it does, let it g