2007 CADILLAC DTS child lock

Steering in Emergencies
There are times when steering can be more
effective than braking. For example, you come
over a hill and nd a truck stopped in your lane, or
a car suddenly pulls out from nowhere, or a
child darts out from between parked cars and
stops right in front of you. You can avoid these
problems by braking — if you can stop in time. But
sometimes you cannot; there is not room. That
is the time for evasive action — steering around
the problem.
Your vehicle can perform very well in emergencies
like these. First apply the brakes. SeeBraking
on page 306. It is better to remove as much speed
as you can from a possible collision. Then steer
around the problem, to the left or right depending
on the space available.An emergency like this requires close attention
and a quick decision. If you are holding the
steering wheel at the recommended 9 and
3 o’clock positions, you can turn it a full
180 degrees very quickly without removing either
hand. But you have to act fast, steer quickly,
and just as quickly straighten the wheel once you
have avoided the object.
The fact that such emergency situations are always
possible is a good reason to practice defensive
driving at all times and wear safety belts properly.
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CD, MP3 ..................................................... 287
Center Console Storage Area...................... 155
Center Flex Storage Unit............................. 156
Center Front Passenger Position,
Safety Belts............................................... 35
Center Seat.................................................. 17
Chains, Tire................................................. 426
Charging System Light................................ 229
Check
Engine Light............................................ 234
Checking Things Under the Hood................ 362
Chemical Paint Spotting.............................. 448
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems............................. 49
Infants and Young Children........................ 45
Lower Anchors and Tethers
for Children............................................ 55
Older Children........................................... 42
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position................................. 63
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Center Front Seat Position..................... 65
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position........................ 66
Where to Put the Restraint........................ 54
Cigarette Lighter.......................................... 209Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels........ 446
Exterior Lamps/Lenses............................. 444
Fabric/Carpet........................................... 441
Finish Care.............................................. 444
Inside of Your Vehicle.............................. 440
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and
Other Plastic Surfaces.......................... 443
Leather.................................................... 442
Speaker Covers....................................... 443
Tires........................................................ 447
Underbody Maintenance........................... 448
Washing Your Vehicle.............................. 444
Weatherstrips........................................... 444
Windshield and Wiper Blades................... 445
Wood Panels........................................... 443
Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment ........... 220
Dual......................................................... 210
Outlet Adjustment..................................... 217
Rear........................................................ 218
Clock..................................................210, 269
Coinholder(s)............................................... 155
Collision Damage Repair............................. 493
Comfort Guides, Rear
Safety Belt................................................. 39
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Labeling, Tire Sidewall................................. 403
Lamps
Cornering................................................. 199
Courtesy.................................................. 199
Exterior Lighting Battery Saver................. 199
Inadvertent Power Battery Saver.............. 202
Reading................................................... 200
LATCH System
Child Restraints......................................... 55
Light
Airbag Readiness..................................... 226
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning............. 230
Brake System Warning............................. 229
Charging System..................................... 229
Cruise Control.......................................... 238
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning....... 233
Fog Lamp................................................ 238
Highbeam On.......................................... 238
Lights On Reminder................................. 238
Low Tire Pressure Warning Light............. 231
Malfunction Indicator................................ 234
Oil Pressure............................................. 237
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator............ 227Light (cont.)
Passenger Safety Belt Reminder.............. 225
Safety Belt Reminder............................... 225
Security................................................... 237
StabiliTrak
®Indicator................................ 232
TCS Warning Light.................................. 232
Traction Control System (TCS) Warning..... 232
Lighting
Entry........................................................ 200
Parade Dimming...................................... 200
Lights
Exterior Lamps......................................... 193
Flash-to-Pass........................................... 172
High/Low Beam Changer ......................... 167
On Reminder........................................... 197
Loading Your Vehicle................................... 333
Lockout Protection....................................... 105
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System................ 103
Door........................................................ 102
Lockout Protection................................... 105
Power Door............................................. 103
Programmable Automatic Door Locks....... 104
Rear Door Security Locks........................ 104
Loss of Control........................................... 317
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