2009 CADILLAC CTS child seat

A wet seat can affect the performance of the passenger
sensing system. Here is how:
The passenger sensing system may turn off the
passenger airbag when liquid is soaked into the
seat. If this happens, the off indicator will be lit,
and the airbag readiness light on the instrument
panel will also be lit.
Liquid pooled on the seat that has not soaked in
may make it more likely that the passenger
sensing system will enable (turn on) the passenger
airbag while a child restraint or child occupant is
on the seat. If the passenger airbag is turned on, the
on indicator will be lit.
If the passenger seat gets wet, dry the seat immediately.
If the airbag readiness light is lit, do not install a child
restraint or allow anyone to occupy the seat. SeeAirbag
Readiness Light on page 3-36for important safety
information.
{CAUTION:
Stowing of articles under the passenger seat or
between the passenger seat cushion and seatback
may interfere with the proper operation of the
passenger sensing system.
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped
Vehicle
Airbags affect how the vehicle should be serviced.
There are parts of the airbag system in several places
around the vehicle. Your dealer/retailer and the
service manual have information about servicing the
vehicle and the airbag system. To purchase a service
manual, seeService Publications Ordering Information
on page 7-15.
{CAUTION:
For up to 10 seconds after the ignition is turned off
and the battery is disconnected, an airbag can still
inate during improper service. You can be injured
if you are close to an airbag when it inates. Avoid
yellow connectors. They are probably part of the
airbag system. Be sure to follow proper service
procedures, and make sure the person performing
work for you is qualied to do so.
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Power Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is
dangerous for many reasons, children or others
could be badly injured or even killed. They could
operate the power windows or other controls or
even make the vehicle move. The windows will
function and they could be seriously injured or
killed if caught in the path of a closing window.
Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.
When there are children in the rear seat use the
window lockout button to prevent unintentional
operation of the windows.The power window
switches are located on
the driver door.
In addition, each door has a switch for its own
window. The front power window switch operates with
two positions for both up and down movement and
the rear power window switch operates with one position
for up and two positions for down movement. Press
the switch to the rst position to lower the window to the
desired level. Pull the switch up to raise the window.
The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that
allows you to use the power windows once the ignition
has been turned off. For more information, seeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 2-33.
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the front and rear axles, called the Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). Never exceed the GVWR
or the GAWR for either the front or rear axle.
{CAUTION:
Do not load the vehicle any heavier than the
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), or
either the maximum front or rear Gross Axle
Weight Rating (GAWR). If you do, parts on the
vehicle can break, and it can change the way
your vehicle handles. These could cause you
to lose control and crash. Also, overloading
can shorten the life of the vehicle.
Notice
:Overloading your vehicle may cause
damage. Repairs would not be covered by your
warranty. Do not overload your vehicle.
If you put things inside your vehicle, like suitcases,
tools, packages, or anything else, they will go as
fast as the vehicle goes. If you have to stop or turn
quickly, or if there is a crash, they will keep going.
{CAUTION:
Things you put inside the 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 the vehicle.
When you carry something inside the
vehicle, secure it whenever you can.
Do not leave a seat folded down unless
you need to.
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Chemical Paint Spotting.................................5-113
Child Restraints
Child Restraint Systems...............................1-41
Infants and Young Children...........................1-37
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children..........1-45
Older Children.............................................1-34
Securing a Child Restraint in a
Rear Seat Position...................................1-51
Securing a Child Restraint in the
Right Front Seat Position..........................1-54
Where to Put the Restraint...........................1-44
Cigarette Lighter.............................................3-23
Cleaning
Aluminum or Chrome-Plated Wheels.............5-112
Exterior Lamps/Lenses................................5-110
Fabric/Carpet............................................5-107
Finish Care...............................................5-110
Instrument Panel, Vinyl, and Other
Plastic Surfaces.....................................5-108
Interior.....................................................5-106
Leather....................................................5-108
Speaker Covers.........................................5-109
Tires........................................................5-113
Underbody Maintenance.............................5-113
Washing Your Vehicle.................................5-110
Weatherstrips............................................5-109
Windshield and Wiper Blades......................5-111
Wood Panels............................................5-109Climate Control System
Air Filter, Passenger Compartment.................3-29
Dual ..........................................................3-24
Outlet Adjustment........................................3-29
Clock............................................................3-23
Clutch, Hydraulic.............................................5-30
Collision Damage Repair..................................7-11
Compact Spare Tire......................................5-105
Compass.......................................................3-56
Competitive Driving.........................................4-13
Compressor Kit
Storing.......................................................5-95
Compressor Kit, Tire Sealant............................5-86
Control of a Vehicle.......................................... 4-3
Convenience Net............................................2-65
Coolant
Engine.......................................................5-32
Engine Temperature Gage............................3-42
Engine Temperature Warning Light.................3-41
Surge Tank Pressure Cap.............................5-37
Cooling System..............................................5-31
Cruise Control................................................3-14
Cruise Control Light........................................3-48
Cupholders....................................................2-64
Customer Assistance Information
Courtesy Transportation................................7-10
Customer Assistance for
Text Telephone (TTY) Users........................ 7-6
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Light (cont.)
StabiliTrak®/Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light..........................................3-41
Tire Pressure..............................................3-42
Up-Shift.....................................................3-38
Lighting
Entry.........................................................3-20
Parade Dimming..........................................3-20
Lights............................................................3-17
Flash-to-Pass............................................... 3-9
High/Low Beam Changer................................ 3-8
On Reminder..............................................3-17
Limited-Slip Rear Axle....................................... 4-9
Loading Your Vehicle.......................................4-20
Lockout Protection..........................................2-19
Locks
Central Door Unlocking System.....................2-16
Delayed Locking..........................................2-17
Door ..........................................................2-16
Lockout Protection.......................................2-19
Power Door ................................................2-17
Programmable Automatic Door Locks.............2-17
Rear Door Security Locks.............................2-18
Loss of Control...............................................4-11
Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children.............1-45
Lumbar
Power and Side Bolsters................................ 1-6
Power Controls............................................. 1-6M
Magnetic Ride Control....................................... 4-8
Maintenance Schedule
Additional Required Services........................... 6-6
At Each Fuel Fill.........................................6-11
At Least Once a Month................................6-11
At Least Once a Year..................................6-12
Introduction.................................................. 6-2
Maintenance Footnotes.................................. 6-8
Maintenance Record....................................6-18
Maintenance Replacement Parts....................6-16
Maintenance Requirements............................. 6-2
Owner Checks and Services.........................6-10
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants.............6-14
Scheduled Maintenance................................. 6-4
Using.......................................................... 6-3
Your Vehicle and the Environment................... 6-2
Malfunction Indicator Lamp...............................3-43
Manual Seats................................................... 1-4
Manual Transmission
Fluid..........................................................5-29
Operation...................................................2-40
Memory Seat, Mirrors, Steering Wheel Controls.... 1-8
Message
DIC Warnings and Messages........................3-58
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Removing the Spare Tire and Tools...................5-98
Replacement Bulbs.........................................5-59
Replacement Parts, Maintenance......................6-16
Reporting Safety Defects
Canadian Government..................................7-15
General Motors...........................................7-15
United States Government............................7-14
Restraint System Check
Checking the Restraint Systems....................1-74
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash..........................................1-75
Retained Accessory Power...............................2-33
Roadside
Service........................................................ 7-7
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get it Out....................4-20
Routing, Engine Drive Belt...............................6-17
Running the Vehicle While Parked.....................2-51
S
Safety Belt Reminders.....................................3-35
Safety Belts
Care of ....................................................5-109
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly................1-19
Lap-Shoulder Belt........................................1-28
Safety Belt Extender....................................1-33
Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy.................1-33
Safety Belts Are for Everyone.......................1-14Safety Warnings and Symbols.............................. iv
Scheduled Maintenance..................................... 6-4
Seats
Heated and Ventilated Seats........................... 1-7
Memory, Mirrors............................................ 1-8
Power Lumbar .............................................. 1-6
Power Lumbar and Side Bolsters.................... 1-6
Power Seats................................................. 1-5
Reclining Seatbacks.....................................1-10
Split Folding Rear Seat................................1-13
Securing a Child Restraint
Rear Seat Position......................................1-51
Right Front Seat Position..............................1-54
Security Light.................................................3-48
Service........................................................... 5-3
Accessories and Modications......................... 5-3
Adding Equipment to the Outside of the
Vehicle..................................................... 5-5
California Perchlorate Materials Requirements.... 5-4
California Proposition 65 Warning.................... 5-4
Doing Your Own Work................................... 5-4
Engine Soon Lamp......................................3-43
Publications Ordering Information...................7-15
Service, Scheduling Appointments.....................7-10
Servicing Your Airbag-Equipped Vehicle..............1-72
Sheet Metal Damage.....................................5-113
Shifting Into Park............................................2-47
Shifting Out of Park........................................2-48
Signals, Turn and Lane-Change.......................... 3-8
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