CADILLAC ELDORADO 1995 10.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HERE ARE QUESTIONS lMANyPEOPLE
ANSWERS ASKABOUTSAFETYBELTS
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Q : Won’t I be trapped in the vehicle after an accident if I’m wearing a safety
belt?
A: You cozdcl be -- whether you’re wearing a safety belt or not. But you
can unbuckle
a safety belt, even if you’re upside down. And your
chance
of being conscious during and after an accident, so you can
unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Why don’t they just put in air bags so people won ’t have to wear safety
belts?
A: Air bags are in many vehicles today and will be in more of them in
the future. But they are supplemental systems only;
so they work with
safety belts -- not instead of them. Every air bag system ever offered
for sale has required
the use of safety belts. Even if you’re in a
vehicle that has air bags, you still have to buckle up to get the most
protection. That’s true not
only in frontal collisions, but especially in
side and other collisions.
Q: If I’m a good driver, and I never drive far,from home, why should I wear
safety belts?
A: You may be an excellent driver, but if you’re in an accident -- even
one that isn’t your fault -- you and your passengers can be hurt. Being
a good driver doesn’t protect you from things beyond your control,
such
as bad drivers.
Most accidents occur within
25 miles (40 km) of home. And the
greatest number
of serious injuries and deaths occur at speeds of less
than 40 mph (65 km/h).
Safety belts are
for everyone.
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Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and
children. And there are different rules for smaller children an\
d babies.
If
a child will be riding in your Cadillac, see the part of this manual called
“Children.” Follow those rules for everyone’s protection.
First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
We’ll start
with the driver position.
DRMTR POSITION
This part describes the driver’s restraint system.
Lap-Shoulder Belt
The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Here’s how to wear it properly.
1. Close and lock the door.
2. Adjust the seat (to see how, see “Seats” in the Index) so you can sit up
straight.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 3. Pick up the latch
plate and pull the
belt across
you.
Don’t let it get
twisted.
4. Push the latch plate into the buckle until it clicks.
Pull up on the latch plate to make sure it is secure. If the belt isn’t long
enough, see “Safety Belt Extender” at the end of this section.
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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.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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 crash.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Shoulder Belt Tightness Adjustment
Your car has a shoulder belt tightness adjustment feature. If the shoulder
belt seems too tight, adjust it before
you begin to drive.
1. Sit well back in the seat.
2. Start pulling the shoulder belt out.
3. Just before it reaches the end, give it a quick pull.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 4. Let the belt go back all the way. You should hear a slight clicking
sound.
If you don't, the adjustment feature won't set, and you'll have
to start again.
5. Now you can add a small amount of slack. Lean forward slightly, then
sit back.
If you've added more than 1 inch (25 mm) of slack, pull the
shoulder belt out as you did before and start again.
If you move around in the vehicle enough, pull out the shoulder belt,
or
open your door, the belt will become tight again. If this happens, you can
reset it.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Q: What’s wrong with this?
k The shoulder belt is too loose. It won’t give nearly as much
protection this way.
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Q: What’s wrong with this?
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A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
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A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the
shoulder
at all times.
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