2004 CADILLAC CTS V child seat

Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position
If your child restraint is equipped with the LATCH
system, seeLower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System) on page 1-41. SeeTop Strap
on page 1-39if the child restraint has one.
There is no top strap anchor in the right front
passenger’s position. Do not secure a child seat in this
position if a national or local law requires that the
top strap be anchored, or if the instructions that come
with the child restraint say that the top strap must
be anchored.Your vehicle has a right front passenger air bag.Never
put a rear facing child restraint in this seat. Here is why:
{CAUTION:
A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be
seriously injured or killed if the right front
passenger’s airbag inates. This is because
the back of the rear-facing child restraint
would be very close to the inating airbag.
Always secure a rear-facing child restraint
in a rear seat.
A rear seat is a safer place to secure a forward-facing
child restraint. If you need to secure a forward-facing
child restraint in the right front seat, you will be using the
lap-shoulder belt to secure the restraint in this position.
Be sure to follow the instructions that came with the
child restraint. Secure the child in the child restraint
when and as the instructions say.
1. Because your vehicle has a right front passenger’s
air bag, always move the seat as far back as it will
go before securing a forward-facing child restraint.
SeePower Seats on page 1-2.
2. Put the child restraint on the seat.
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If you do have a heavy load, you should spread it out.
Don’t carry more than 176 lbs. (80 kg) in the trunk.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside your vehicle can strike
and injure people in a sudden stop or turn, or
in a crash.
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.
Never stack heavier things, like suitcases,
inside the vehicle so that some of them
are above the tops of the seats.
Do not leave an unsecured child restraint
in your vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
Notice:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
Towing a Trailer
{CAUTION:
If you do not use the correct equipment and
drive properly, you can lose control when you
pull a trailer. For example, if the trailer is too
heavy, the brakes may not work well — or even
at all. You and your passengers could be
seriously injured. You may also damage your
vehicle; the resulting repairs would not be
covered by your warranty. Pull a trailer only if
you have followed all the steps in this section.
Ask your dealer for advice and information
about towing a trailer with your vehicle.
Your vehicle can tow a trailer if it is equipped with the
proper trailer towing equipment. To identify what
the vehicle trailering capacity is for your vehicle, you
should read the information in “Weight of the Trailer” that
appears later in this section. But trailering is different
than just driving your vehicle by itself. Trailering means
changes in handling, acceleration, braking, durability
and fuel economy. Successful, safe trailering takes
correct equipment, and it has to be used properly.
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CD Messages...............................................3-122
Cellular Phone Usage....................................3-126
Center Console Storage Area...........................2-51
Center High-Mounted Stoplamp (CHMSL)...........5-53
Chains, Tire...................................................5-78
Change Engine Oil..........................................3-73
Change Trans (Transmission) Fluid
(Automatic Transmission)..............................3-73
Charging System Light....................................3-43
Check
Engine Light...............................................3-47
Engine Oil Pressure Message.......................3-58
Check Brake Fluid..........................................3-74
Check Coolant Level.......................................3-74
Check Engine Light.........................................3-47
Check Gas Cap..............................................3-74
Check Washer Fluid........................................3-75
Checking Coolant............................................5-30
Checking Engine Oil........................................5-18
Checking Things Under the Hood......................5-10
Chemical Paint Spotting...................................5-97
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-35
Infants and Young Children...........................1-32
Lower Anchorages and Top Tethers for
Children (LATCH System)..........................1-41Child Restraints (cont.)
Older Children.............................................1-29
Securing a Child Restraint Designed for
the LATCH System...................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in a Rear
Seat Position...........................................1-43
Securing a Child Restraint in the Right
Front Seat Position...................................1-46
Top Strap...................................................1-39
Top Strap Anchor Location............................1-40
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-38
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-28
Cleaning
Inside of Your Vehicle..................................5-92
Outside of Your Vehicle................................5-95
Underbody Maintenance...............................5-97
Weatherstrips..............................................5-94
Cleaning Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels......5-96
Cleaning Exterior Lamps/Lenses.......................5-95
Cleaning Fabric/Carpet....................................5-92
Cleaning Glass Surfaces..................................5-94
Cleaning Interior Plastic Components.................5-93
Cleaning Leather............................................5-93
Cleaning the Mirror.................................2-41, 2-43
Cleaning the Speaker Covers...........................5-94
Cleaning the Top of the Instrument Panel...........5-93
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Remote Keyless Entry System............................ 2-4
Remote Keyless Entry System, Operation............ 2-5
Removing the Flat Tire and Installing the
Spare Tire..................................................5-85
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-82
Removing Wheel Covers and
Wheel Nut Caps..........................................5-84
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-56
Replacing Brake System Parts..........................5-44
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-11
General Motors...........................................7-11
United States Government............................7-10
Reprogramming a Single HomeLink
®Button.......2-50
Resetting Defaults...........................................2-50
Restraint System Check
Checking Your Restraint Systems...................1-59
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-59
Restraint Systems
Checking....................................................1-59
Replacing Parts...........................................1-59
Retained Accessory Power (RAP)......................2-24
Right Front Passenger Position, Safety Belts.........1-22
Right Rear Door Ajar.......................................3-80
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-6Roadside Service Availability.............................. 7-7
Roadside Service for the Hearing or
Speech Impaired........................................... 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle To Get It Out...................4-32
Roof Rack Provisions......................................2-51
Run-Flat Tires................................................5-66
Running Your Engine While You Are Parked.......2-40
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Safety Belt
Pretensioners..............................................1-28
Reminder Light............................................3-41
Safety Belts
Care of......................................................5-94
Driver Position............................................1-15
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-14
Questions and Answers About Safety Belts........1-13
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides for
Children and Small Adults.........................1-26
Rear Seat Passengers.................................1-22
Right Front Passenger Position......................1-22
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-28
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-21
Safety Belts Are for Everyone......................... 1-9
Safety Chains.................................................4-42
Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iii
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Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Scheduling Service Appointments........................ 7-8
Seats
Head Restraints............................................ 1-6
Heated Seats............................................... 1-3
Manual Passenger......................................... 1-2
Memory.....................................................2-53
Power Lumbar.............................................. 1-3
Power Seats................................................. 1-2
Reclining Seatbacks...................................... 1-4
Split Folding Rear Seat.................................. 1-7
Securing a Child Restraint
Designed for the LATCH System...................1-43
Rear Seat Position......................................1-43
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-46
Security Light.................................................3-51
Sensors.........................................................3-31
Service........................................................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of
Your Vehicle.............................................. 5-5
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Light.......................................3-47
Publications Ordering Information...................7-11
Service AC (Air Conditioning) System................3-80
Service Air Bag..............................................3-81
Service Bulletins.............................................7-12
Service Charging System.................................3-81
Service Electrical System.................................3-81Service Fuel System.......................................3-81
Service Idle Control.........................................3-82
Service Manuals.............................................7-11
Service Stability System Message.....................3-82
Service Steering System..................................3-84
Service Theft System......................................3-84
Service Transmission.......................................3-85
Service Vehicle Soon......................................3-85
Setting Preset Stations...................................3-111
Setting the Time...........................................3-108
Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)........................3-112
Sheet Metal Damage.......................................5-97
Shift Lock Release (Automatic Transmission)......2-29
Shift Speeds (Manual Transmission)..................2-35
Shifting Into Park (P).......................................2-36
Shifting Out of Park (P)...................................2-38
Six-Speed (CTS-V) ..........................................2-34
Skidding........................................................4-17
Skip Shift (CTS-V) ..........................................2-35
Some Other Rainy Weather Tips.......................4-21
Specications, Capacities...............................5-111
Speed Variable Assist Steering.........................4-12
Speedometer..................................................3-40
Speedometer Display.......................................3-54
Split Folding Rear Seat..................................... 1-7
Sport Mode Button (Automatic Transmission).......2-31
Sport Mode Light............................................3-50
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