warning CADILLAC CTS 2011 2.G Owner's Manual

Black plate (8,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2011
3-8 Seats and Restraints
Side Bolster
On vehicles with this feature:
.Press the top or bottom of
control (A) to increase or
decrease support in seat
cushion bolsters.
.Press the top or bottom of the
control (C) to increase or
decrease support in the
seatback bolsters.
Thigh Support
Adjustment
On vehicles with this feature, adjust
the manual leg extension by
reaching under it, in the pocketed
area. Press the release button and
pull or push to lengthen or shorten
it. Release the button to lock it in
place.
Reclining Seatbacks
Manual Reclining Seatbacks
{WARNING
You can lose control of the
vehicle if you try to adjust a
manual driver seat while the
vehicle is moving. The sudden
movement could startle and
confuse you, or make you push a
pedal when you do not want to.
Adjust the driver seat only when
the vehicle is not moving.

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Seats and Restraints 3-9
{WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
If the front passenger seat has a
manual reclining seatback, the lever
used to operate it is located on the
outboard side of the seat. To recline the seatback:
1. Lift the recline lever.
2. Move the seatback to the
desired position, then release
the lever to lock the seatback in
place.
3. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked. To return the seatback to an upright
position:
1. Lift the lever fully without
applying pressure to the
seatback and the seatback will
return to the upright position.
2. Push and pull on the seatback to make sure it is locked.

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3-10 Seats and Restraints
Power Reclining Seatbacks
If the seats have power reclining
seatbacks, use the vertical power
seat control on the outboard side of
each seat.
.To recline the seatback, press
the control toward the rear of the
vehicle.
.To raise the seatback, press the
control toward the front of the
vehicle.
{WARNING
Sitting in a reclined position when
your vehicle is in motion can be
dangerous. Even if you buckle up,
your safety belts cannot do their
job when you are reclined
like this.
The shoulder belt cannot do its
job. In a crash, you could go into
it, receiving neck or other injuries.
The lap belt cannot do its job
either. In a crash the belt could go
up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your
pelvic bones. This could cause
serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the
vehicle is in motion, have the
seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear your
safety belt properly.
Do not have a seatback reclined if
the vehicle is moving.

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Seats and Restraints 3-11
Heated Front Seats
{WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns
even at low temperatures. To
reduce the risk of burns, people
with such a condition should use
care when using the seat heater,
especially for long periods of
time. Do not place anything on
the seat that insulates against
heat, such as a blanket, cushion,
cover or similar item. This may
cause the seat heater to
overheat. An overheated seat
heater may cause a burn or may
damage the seat.
On vehicles with this feature, the
buttons are on the climate control
panel.
PressMor Lto heat the driver or
passenger seat and seatback.
A light bar in the climate control
display shows the setting; high,
medium, or low.
Press either button to turn on the
heated seats at the highest setting.
Press and release the button to
decrease the setting. To turn the
heated seat off, press and release
the button until the light turns off. The heated seats turn off when the
vehicle is turned off.
When it is cold outside, the heated
seats may turn on during a vehicle
remote start. The heated seats will
be canceled when the ignition is
turned on. Press the button to use
the heated seats after the vehicle is
started.
The indicator lights on the climate
control display do not turn on during
a remote start.
The performance of an unoccupied
heated seat may be reduced.

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3-12 Seats and Restraints
Heated and Ventilated
Front Seats
{WARNING
If you cannot feel temperature
change or pain to the skin, the
seat heater may cause burns
even at low temperatures. See
the Warning underHeated Front
Seats on page 3‑11.
On vehicles with this feature, the
buttons are on the climate control
panel.
z(Heated Seat and Seatback):
Press to heat the seat and
seatback.
{(Ventilated Seat): Press to
ventilate the seat.
A light bar in the climate control
display shows the setting: high,
medium, or low. Press either button to turn on the
feature at the highest setting. Press
and release the button to decrease
the setting. To turn the feature off,
press and release the button until
the light turns off.
The heated or ventilated seats turn
off when the vehicle is turned off.
During a remote start, the heated or
ventilated seats may turn on,
depending upon the outside
temperature. They are canceled
when the ignition is turned on. Press
the button to use the heated or
ventilated seats after the vehicle is
started.
The indicator lights on the climate
control display do not turn on during
a remote start.
The performance of an unoccupied
heated seat may be reduced.

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3-14 Seats and Restraints
To return a seatback to the upright
position:
{WARNING
If either seatback is not locked, it
could move forward in a sudden
stop or crash. That could cause
injury to the person sitting there.
Always push and pull on the
seatbacks to be sure they are
locked.
1. Lift the seatback up and push it back into place.
2. Make sure the seatback is locked into place by pushing and
pulling on it.
3. Repeat Steps 1 and 3 for the other seatback.
When the seatback is not in use, it
should be kept in the upright, locked
position.
Safety Belts
This section of the manual
describes how to use safety belts
properly. It also describes some
things not to do with safety belts.
{WARNING
Do not let anyone ride where a
safety belt cannot be worn
properly. In a crash, if you or your
passenger(s) are not wearing
safety belts, the injuries can be
much worse. You can hit things
inside the vehicle harder or be
ejected from the vehicle. You and
your passenger(s) can be
seriously injured or killed. In the
same crash, you might not be,
if you are buckled up. Always
fasten your safety belt, and check
that your passenger(s) are
restrained properly too.
{WARNING
It is extremely dangerous to ride
in a cargo area, inside or outside
of a vehicle. In a collision, people
riding in these areas are more
likely to be seriously injured or
killed. Do not allow people to ride
in any area of your vehicle that is
not equipped with seats and
safety belts. Be sure everyone in
your vehicle is in a seat and using
a safety belt properly.
This vehicle has indicators as a
reminder to buckle the safety belts.
See Safety Belt Reminders
on
page 5‑17for additional
information.
In most states and in all Canadian
provinces, the law requires wearing
safety belts. Here is why:
You never know if you will be in a
crash. If you do have a crash, you
do not know if it will be a
serious one.

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Seats and Restraints 3-19
{WARNING
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
snugly against your body.Q: What is wrong with this?
A:
The lap belt is too loose. It will
not give nearly as much
protection this way.
{WARNING
You can be seriously hurt if your
lap belt is too loose. In a crash,
you could slide under the lap belt
and apply force on your
abdomen. This could cause
serious or even fatal injuries. The
lap belt should be worn low and
snug on the hips, just touching
the thighs.

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3-20 Seats and Restraints
Q: What is wrong with this?
A:The belt is buckled in the wrong
buckle.
{WARNING
You can be seriously injured if
your belt is buckled in the wrong
place like this. In a crash, the belt
would go up over your abdomen.
The belt forces would be there,
not on the pelvic bones. This
could cause serious internal
injuries. Always buckle your belt
into the buckle nearest you. Q: What is wrong with this?
A:
The belt is over an armrest.

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Seats and Restraints 3-21
{WARNING
You can be seriously injured if
your belt goes over an armrest
like this. The belt would be much
too high. In a crash, you can slide
under the belt. The belt force
would then be applied on the
abdomen, not on the pelvic
bones, and that could cause
serious or fatal injuries. Be sure
the belt goes under the armrests.Q: What is wrong with this?
A:
The shoulder belt is worn under
the arm. It should be worn over
the shoulder at all times.
{WARNING
You can be seriously injured if
you wear the shoulder belt under
your arm. In a crash, your body
would move too far forward,
which would increase the chance
of head and neck injury. Also, the
belt would apply too much force
to the ribs, which are not as
strong as shoulder bones. You
could also severely injure internal
organs like your liver or spleen.
The shoulder belt should go over
the shoulder and across the
chest.

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3-22 Seats and Restraints
Q: What is wrong with this?
A:The belt is behind the body.
{WARNING
You can be seriously injured by
not wearing the lap-shoulder belt
properly. In a crash, you would
not be restrained by the shoulder
belt. Your body could move too
far forward increasing the chance
of head and neck injury. You
might also slide under the lap
belt. The belt force would then be
applied right on the abdomen.
That could cause serious or fatal
injuries. The shoulder belt should
go over the shoulder and across
the chest. Q: What is wrong with this?
A:
The belt is twisted across
the body.