CADILLAC SEVILLE 1995 4.G Owner's Guide

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine HOW TO WEM SAFETYBELTS PROPERLY
Adults
This part is only for people of adult size.
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Be aware that there are special things to know about safety belts and
children. And there are different rules for smaller children and 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.
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First, you’ll want to know which restraint systems your vehicle has.
We’ll start
with the driver position.
DRIVER 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.

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.
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.
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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 Height Adjuster
Before you begin to drive, move the shoulder belt adjuster to the height
that
is right for you.
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To move it down, squeeze the release handle and move the height
adjuster to the desired position.
You can move the adjuster up just by
pushing up on the bottom
of the release handle. After you move the
adjuster to where you want it, try to move it down without squeezing the
release handle 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.
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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.
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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, or if you pull out the shoulder
belt, 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?
A: The shoulder belt is too loose. It won't give nearly as much
protection this way.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is buckled in the wrong place.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Q: What's wrong with this?
A: The shoulder belt is worn under the arm. It should be worn over the
shoulder at
all times.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Q: What's wrong with this?
A: The belt is twisted across the body.