belt CADILLAC DEVILLE 1995 7.G Owner's Guide

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To remove the child restraint, just iinkuckle 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.
- Larger Children
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Children who have outgrown child restraints should wear the vehicle's
safety belts.
If you have the choice, a child should sit next to a window so the child can
wear
a lap-shoulder belt and CI get the additional restraint a shoulder belt
cat1 provide.
Accident statistics show that
children are safer if they are restrained in the
rear seat.
But they need to use the safety belts properly.
0 Children who aren't buckled up can be thrown out in a crash.
0 Children who aren't buckled up can strike other people who are.
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and snug on the hips, just touching the child‘s thighs. This applies belt
force to the child’s pelvic bones in a crash.
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If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you
an extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat
you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender
will be just for you, and just for the seat in vour vehicle that YOU choose.
Don't let someone
else, use it, and use it oily for the seat it k made to fit.
To wear it? just attach it to thc regular safcty belt.
CHECKING YOUR RESTMNT SYSTEMS
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder
svstenls are working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged rcstraint system parts. If you see anything that
might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired.
Torn
or frayed belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart
under impact forces. If a belt is turn or frayed. get a new one right away.
REPLACING SEATAND RESTUNT
SYSTEM PARTS AFTER A CRASH
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This part describes the warning lights that arc on your vehiclc. The
pictures will help you locate thcnl.
Warning lights can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause
an cxpensive repair or rcplaccment. Paying
attcntion to your warning lights could also save YOU or others from injury.
Warning lights come on when there may be or is a problem with one of
your vehicle's functions. As you will sei in the details on the nest few
pages, so111e warning lights come
on brioflv when you start the engine just
to let you know they're working. L If you are f;miliar with this section, you
should not be alarmed when this happc"s.
Whcn one of the \ziarning lights cornes on and stays on when you are
driving, check the section that tells you what to do about it. Please follow
this 111;111ual's advice. Waiting to do rcpairs can kc costly -- and even
dangerous. So please get to k110w your warning lights. Thev're a big help.
Your vehicle may also have a Driver Information Center that works along
with the warning lights. See "Driver Tnfornxltion Center" in the Index.
Safety Belt Reminder. Light
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When the key is turned
to RUN or ST4R''L a
chime will come 011 for
about eight seconds to
remind people to
fasten their
safety helts.

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A tape player that is not cleaned regularly can cause reduced sound
quality,
ruined cassettes or a damaged mechanism. Cassette tapes should
be stored in their cases away from contaminants, direct sunlight and
extreme
heat. If they aren’t, they may not operate properly or cause
failure of the tape player.
Your tape plaver should be cleaned regularly each month
or after every
SO hours of &e. If you notice a reduction in sound quality, try a known
good cassette to see if the tape or the tape player is at fault. If this other
cassette bas no improvement
in sound quality, clean the tape player.
Cleaning may
be done with a scrubbing action, non-abrasive cleaning
cassette.’This system uses a cleaning cassette
with pads which scrub the
tape head
as the hubs of the cleaner cassette turn. It is normal for the
cartridge to eject while cleaning. Insert the cassette
at least three times to
ensure thorough cleaning. A scrubbing action cleaning cassette is
available tllrough your Cadillac dealership.
You ma!’ also choose a nan-scrubbing action. wet-type cleaner which uses
a cassetie with a fabric belt to clean the tape head.This tvpe of cleaning
cassette
will not e-iect. It may not clean as thoroughly as the scrubbing type
cleaner.
Cassette tapes are subject to wear and
the sound quality may degrade
over time. Always
make sure that the cassette tape is in good condition
before you have your tape player serviced.
Care of Your Compact Discs
Handle discs carefully. Store them in their original cases or other
protective cases and away from direct sunlight and dust. If the surface of
a
disc is soiled, dampen a clean, soft cloth in a mild, neutral detergent
solution and clean it, wiping from the center to the edge.
Be sure never to touch the signal surface when handling discs. Pick up
discs by grasping the outer edges or the edge of the hole and the outer
edge.
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Here you’ll find information about driving on different kinds of roads and
in varying wcather conditions. We’ve also included many other useful tips
on driving.
DEFENSZW DRDTNG
The best advice anyone can give about driving is: Drive defensively.
Please start with
a very important safety device in your Cadillac: Buckle
up. (See “Safety Belts” in the Index.)
Defensive driving really means “be ready
for anvthing.” On city streets,
rural roads, or freeways,
it means “always expect the unexpected.”
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There are times when steering can be more effective than braking. For
example,
you come over a hill and find 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 can’t; there isn’t
room. That’s the time for evasive action -- steering around the problem.
Your Cadillac can perform very well in emergencies like these. First apply
your brakes. It is better to remove as much speed as you can from a
possible
collision. Then steer around the problem, td 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 renmving
either hand.
But you have to act fast, steer quickly, and just as quickly
straighten the wheel once
you have avoided the object,
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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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You really should not park your vehicle, with a trailer attached, on a hill.
If something goes wrong, y&r riq could start to move. People can be
injured, and
both your vel;icle and the trailer can be darnagecl.
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But if you ever have to park your rig on a hill, here‘s how to do it:
1. Apply your regular brakes, but do not shift into PARK (P).
2. ILiave sonleone place chocks under the trailer whecls.
Wzen You Are Ready to Leave A@r Parking on n Hill
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2. Let up on the brake pedal.
3. Drivc slowly until the trailer is clear of the chocks.
4. Stop and have someone pick up and store the chocks.
Maintenance when Trailer Towing
Your vehicle will need service more often when you’re pulling a trailer.
See the Maintenance Schedule for more on this. Things that are especially
important
in trailer operation are automatic transaxle fluid (don’t
overfill), engine
oil, belt, cooling system, and brake adjustment. Each of
these is covered in this manual, and the Index will help you find them
quickly.
If you’re trailering, it’s a good idea to review these sections before
you start your trip.
Check periodically
to see that all hitch nuts and bolts are tight.
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Use only mild soap and water to clean the top surfaces of the instrument ~
panel. Sprays containing silicones or waxes may cause annoying
refections
in the windshield and eve11 make it difficult to sce through the
windshield under certain conditions.
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Cleuning Speaker Covers
Vacuum around a speaker cover gently, so that the speaksr won't be
damaged. If something gets 011 one of them, follow the steps earlier under
"Using Solvent-Tppc Cleaner on Fabric." Use as little solvent as you can.
Care of Wood Panels
Use a clean cloth moistened in warm soapv water (use mild dish washing
soap). Dry the \vood immediately with a cfean cloth.
CARE OF SAFETYBELTS
Keep belts clean and dry.
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