2003 CADILLAC CTS Owners Manual

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1-1 Seats and Restraint Systems

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CAUTION:
These mean there is something that could hurt
In the caution area, we tell you what the hazard is.
Y ou will also find a circle

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Vehicle Damage Warnings
Also, in this book you will find these notices:
NOTICE:
These mean there is something that could damage
your vehicle.
In the notice area, we tell you about something that can
damage your vehicle. Many times, this damage would
not be covered by your warranty, and it could be costly.
But the notice will tell you what to do to help avoid
the damage.
When you read other manuals, you might see
CAUTION and NOTICE warnings in different
colors or in different words.
You'll also see warning labels on your vehicle.
They use the same words, CAUTION or NOTICE.
Vehicle Symbols
Your vehicle may be equipped with components and
labels that use symbols instead of text. Symbols,
used on your vehicle, are shown along with the text
describing the operation or information relating to a
specific component, control, message, gage or indicator.
If you need help figuring out a specific name of a
component, gage or indicator reference the following
topics in the Index:

ªEngine Compartment Overviewº

ªInstrument Panelº

ªComfort Controlsº

ªAudio Systemsº
Also see ªWarning Lights and Gagesº in the Index.

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These are some examples of vehicle symbols you may find on your vehicle:

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Section 1 Seats and Restraint Systems
Here you'll find information about the seats in your vehicle and how to use your safety belts properly. You can also
learn about some things you should not do with air bags and safety belts.
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-2 Seats and Seat Controls
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-10 Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
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-15 Here Are Questions Many People Ask About
Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
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-16 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
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-16 Driver Position
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-22 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
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-23 Right Front Passenger Position
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-24 Air Bag Systems
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-35 Safety Belt Pretensioners1
-36 Rear Seat Passengers
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-39 Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for Children
and Small Adults
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-41 Children
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-45 Restraint Systems for Children
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-58 Older Children
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-61 Safety Belt Extender
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-61 Checking Your Restraint Systems
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-62 Replacing Restraint System Parts After
a Crash

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Seats and Seat Controls
This section tells you about the power seats -- how to
adjust them, and also about the reclining front seatbacks,
memory seats, lumbar adjustments and heated seats.
Two-Way Manual Passenger Seat
Lift the bar under the front of the seat to unlock it. Slide
the seat to where you want it and release the bar. Try to
move the seat back and forth with your body to be sure
the seat is locked in place.
Six-Way Power Seats (If Equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with power seats, the
controls are located on the outboard sides of the front
seat cushions.

Move the front of the horizontal control up or down
to adjust the front portion of the cushion.

Move the rear of the horizontal control up or down
to adjust the rear portion of the cushion.

Lift up or push down on the center of the horizontal
control to move the entire seat up or down.

To move the seat forward or rearward, slide the
horizontal control forward or rearward.