lock CADILLAC CATERA 1999 1.G User Guide

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When the shoulder belt is pulled out all the way, it
will lock. If it does, let it go back all the way and
start again. If the belt is not long enough, see ªSafety
Belt Extenderº at the end of this section. Make sure
the release button on the buckle is positioned so you
would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if
you ever had to.
3. To make the lap part tight, pull down on the buckle
end of the belt as you pull up on the shoulder part.
The lap part of the belt should be worn low and snug on
the hips, just touching the thighs. In a crash, this applies
force to the strong pelvic bones. And you'd be less likely
to slide under the lap belt. If you slid under it, the belt
would apply force at your abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The shoulder belt should go
over the shoulder and across the chest. These parts of the
body are best able to take belt restraining forces.
The safety belt locks if there's a sudden stop or a crash,
or if you pull the belt very quickly out of the retractor.

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Each position next to the windows has a shoulder belt
height adjuster. Move the shoulder belt adjuster to the
height that is right for you.
To move it down, press the arrow symbol and move the
height adjuster to the desired position. You can move the
height adjuster up just by pushing up on the bottom of
the height adjuster. After you move the adjuster to
where you want it, try to move it down without pushing
in to make sure it has locked into position.Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the belt
is centered on your shoulder. The belt should be away
from your face and neck, but not falling off
your shoulder.
CAUTION:
You can be seriously hurt if your shoulder belt is
too loose. In a crash, you would move forward
too much, which could increase injury. The
shoulder belt should fit against your body.

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3. Buckle the belt. Make sure the release button is
positioned so you would be able to unbuckle the
safety belt quickly if you ever had to.4. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.

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5. Pull the rest of the shoulder belt all the way out of
the retractor to set the lock.6. To tighten the belt, feed the shoulder belt back into the
retractor while you push down on the child restraint.
You may find it helpful to use your knee to push down
on the child restraint as you tighten the belt.
7. Push and pull the child restraint in different
directions to be sure it is secure.
To remove the child restraint, just unbuckle the vehicle's
safety belt and let it go back all the way. The safety belt
will move freely again and be ready to work for an adult
or larger child passenger.

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Section 2 Features and Controls
Here you can learn about the many standard and optional features on your vehicle, and information on starting,
shifting and braking. Also explained are the instrument panel and the warning systems that tell you if everything is
working properly
-- and what to do if you have a problem.
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-2 Keys
2
-4 Door Locks
2
-7 Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
2
-11 Trunk
2
-12 Theft
2
-13 Theft-Deterrent System
2
-15 Immobilizer
2
-16 New VehicleªBreak-Inº
2
-16 Ignition Positions
2
-18 Starting Your Engine
2
-19 Engine Coolant Heater (If Equipped)
2
-21 Automatic Transmission Operation
2
-25 Parking Brake
2
-26 Shifting Into PARK (P)
2
-28 Shifting Out of PARK (P)2
-30 Parking Over Things that Burn
2
-30 Engine Exhaust
2
-31 Running Your Engine While You're Parked
2
-32 Windows
2
-33 Horn
2
-34 Tilt Wheel
2
-34 Turn Signal/Multifunction Lever
2
-40 Exterior Lamps
2
-46 Interior Lamps
2
-47 Mirrors
2
-49 Storage Compartments
2
-52 Sunroof (Option)
2
-56 Universal Transmitter (If Equipped)
2
-60 Instrument Panel
2
-63 Warning Lights, Gages and Indicators

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One key is used for the
ignition, the doors and all
other locks. (Note that
there is no lock cylinder
for the trunk or the
passenger's door.)
Your vehicle comes with a spare key. This key does not
have an immobilizer pellet in it, however, it will still
unlock your vehicle's doors. Because of the key's flat
shape, it can be stored in your wallet.If you've lost your keys or need to have a new one
made, you will have to contact your dealer for the
correct key code.
NOTICE:
Your vehicle has a number of new features that
can help prevent theft. You can have a lot of
trouble getting into your vehicle if you ever lock
your keys inside and you may have to damage
your vehicle to get in. Be sure you have
extra keys.

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Door Locks
CAUTION:
Unlocked doors can be dangerous.
Passengers -- especially children -- can easily
open the doors and fall out. When a door is
locked, the inside handle won't open it.
Outsiders can easily enter through an unlocked
door when you slow down or stop your vehicle.
This may not be so obvious: You increase the
chance of being thrown out of the vehicle in a
crash if the doors aren't locked. Wear safety belts
properly, lock your doors, and you will be far
better off whenever you drive your vehicle.
There are several ways to lock and unlock your vehicle.
From the outside, use your key or the remote keyless
entry transmitter. This will avoid setting off the optional
theft
-deterrent alarm.
From inside your vehicle,
slide the lock lever down to
lock the door. To unlock the
door, slide the lock lever up.
Central Door Unlocking System
When unlocking the driver's door from the outside, you
can also unlock the other doors by holding the key in a
turned position for several seconds (turn the key
counterclockwise). Pressing the unlock button on the
remote keyless entry transmitter twice in a row will also
open the other doors.

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Push the side of the door lock switch with the light in it
to lock all the doors and push the other side of the door
lock switch to unlock all doors.
Automatic Door Locks
Close the doors and turn on the ignition. Every time you
move the shift lever out of PARK (P), all of the doors
will lock. The doors will unlock every time you stop the
vehicle and move the shift lever into PARK (P). If
someone needs to get out while your vehicle is not in
PARK (P), have that person use the manual or power
lock. When the door is closed again, it will not lock
automatically. Use the manual or power lock to lock the
door again.
Programmable Automatic Door Locks
Each remote keyless entry transmitter supplied with
your vehicle can be programmed to suit each driver's
door lock preference. The two remote keyless entry
transmitters are identified on the back with either aª1º
or a ª2º, which allows either driver to program their
own door locks.
The automatic door locks can be programmed (using the
remote keyless entry transmitter) for various lock and
unlock options.
With the ignition on, the transmission in PARK (P) and
the brake pedal pressed down, you are now ready to
begin programming.

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To program:
All doors do not unlock when shifting into
PARK (P): Press the unlock button on the remote
keyless entry transmitter four times. Each press should
be held for about one second with less than five seconds
in between each press.
All doors unlock when shifting into PARK (P): Press
the unlock button on the remote keyless entry
transmitter four times. Each press should be held for
about one second with less than five seconds in between
each press.
Note: The unlock button will toggle between the above
two settings.
All doors do not lock when shifting out of
PARK (P): Press the lock button on the remote keyless
entry transmitter four times. Each press should be held
for about one second with less than five seconds in
between each press.
All doors lock when shifting out of PARK (P): Press
the lock button on the remote keyless entry four times.
Each press should be held for about one second with less
than five seconds in between each press.
Note: The lock button will toggle between the above
two settings.Rear Door Security Lock
Your vehicle is equipped
with rear door security
locks that help prevent
passengers from opening
the rear door of your vehicle
from the inside. The lock is
located on the rear edge of
each rear door.
To use this lock:
1. Move the lever on the door all the way down into the
ENGAGED position.
2. Close the door.
3. Do the same thing to the other rear door lock.
The rear doors of your vehicle cannot be opened from
the inside when this feature is in use.

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When you want to open a rear door when the security
lock is on:
1. Unlock the door from the inside.
2. Then open the door from the outside.
To cancel the rear door lock:
1. Unlock the door from the inside and open the door
from the outside.
2. Move the lever all the way up.
3. Do the same for the other rear door.
The rear door locks will now work normally.
Anti-Lockout Feature
Leaving your key in any ignition position with any door
open will prevent locking of the doors with either the
power door lock switches or the remote keyless entry
transmitter. It is always recommended that you remove
the ignition key when locking your vehicle.
Note: The anti
-lockout feature can be overridden by
holding the power door lock switch for three seconds
or longer.
Leaving Your Vehicle
If you are leaving your vehicle, open the door, set the
locks from the inside, get out and close the door.
Remote Keyless Entry System (RKE)
If your vehicle has this
option, you can lock and
unlock your doors, or
unlock your trunk from
about 3 feet (1 m) up to
30 feet (9 m) away using
the remote keyless entry
transmitter supplied with
your vehicle.
Your remote keyless entry transmitter operates on a
radio frequency subject to Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) Rules and with Industry Canada.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) this device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.