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Seats and Seat Controls
Safety Belts: They're for Everyone
Here Are Questions Many People
Ask About
Safety Belts
-- and the Answers
1-12 How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
1-12 Driver Position
1-20 Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy
1-21 Right Front Passenger Position 1-2
1 Supplemental Inflatable
Restraint (SIR) System 1-27 Rear Seat Passengers
1-30 Center Passenger Position
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1 Children
1-33 Child Restraints
1-40 Larger Children 1-43 Safety Belt Extender
' 1-43 Checking Your Restraint Systems
1-43 Replackg Restraint System Parts
After
a Crash

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine Slide the head restraint up or down so that the top of the
restraint is closest to the
top of your ears. This position
reduces the chance
of a neck injury in a crash.
The
head restraints tilt forward and rearward also.
This part ofthe manual tells
you how to use safety belts
properly.
It also tells you some things you should not do
with safety belts.
And it explains the Supplenxmtal Inflatable
Restraint
(SIR), or air bag system.
A CAUTION:
Don’t let anyone ride where he or she can’t wear
a safety belt properly.
If you are in a crash and
you’re not wearing a safety belt, your injuries
can be much worse.
You can hit things inside the
vehicle or be ejected
from it. You 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 passengers’ belts
are fastened properly too.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine A CAUTION:
Air bags inflate with great force, faster than the
blink
of an eye. If you’re too close to an inflating
air bag,
it could seriously injure you. Safety belts
help keep you in position before and during a
crash. Always wear your safety belt., even with air
bags. The driver should sit as far back as possible
while still maintaining control
of the vehicle.
A CAUTION:
An inflating air bag can seriously injure small
children. Always secure children properly in your
vehicle.
To read how, see the part of this manual
called “Children”
and the caution label on the
right front passenger’s safety belt.
AIR BAG
There is an air bag readiness
light
on the instrument panel,
which shows
AIR BAG.
The system checks the air bag electrical system for
malfunctions.
The light tells you if there is an electrical
problem. See “Air
Bag Readiness Light” in the Index
for more information.
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Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine 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.
This device complies with
RSS-210 of Industry and
Science Canada. Operation
is subject to the following
two conditions:
( 1 ) this device may not cause
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation
of the device.
Changes or modifications
to this system by other than
an authorized service facility could void authorization
to use this equipment.
r_l Ihe range of this system is about 10 feet (3 m). At times
you may notice
a decrease in range. This is normal for
any remote keyless entry system. If the transmitter does
not work or if you have to stand closer to your vehicle
for the transmitter to work, try this:
e Check to determine if battery replacement is
necessary. See the instructions that
follow.
Check the distance. You may be too far from your
vehicle. You may need to stand closer during rainy
or snowy wsather.
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Check the location. Other vehicles or objects may
be blocking the
signal. Take a few steps to the left
or right, hold the transmitter higher, and try again.
If you‘re still having trouble, see your Cadillac
dealer or
a qualified technician for service.
& When you press this symbol to unlock the
driver’s door, the parking lamps on your vehicle will
blink twice.
(You can progmm your vehicle so the
parking lamps will
not flash. For more information,
see “Remote Confirmation” later in this section.)
Pressing
it again within five seconds will unlock the
other doors. Pressing this button will also disarm the
optional theft-deterrent system and turn on the interior
lamps at night.
When you press this symbol
to lock the doors,
the parking
lamps will blink once. (You can program
your vehicle
so the parking lamps will not flash. For
more information, see “Remote Confirmation” later
in this section.) This also arms the optional
theft-deterrent system when the ignition
is off.
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Open the door.
Lock the door using the power door lock
or the RKE
system. The SECURITY light should come on and
stay on.
Close all
the doors. The SECURITY light should go
off within approximately 30 seconds.
The horn will sound and the lamps will flash for about
30 seconds when the door or trunk is opened without the
key
or RKE system. The horn also sounds if the loclcs
are damaged.
Remember. the theft-deterrent system won't activate if
you lock the doors with a key or use the manual door
lock. It activates only
if you use a power door lock
switch or the RKE system.
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The vehicle should be locked with the door key
or
the manual door lock switch after- the doors are
closed if
you don't want to activate the
theft-deterrent system.
Always unlock
a door with a key or use the RKE
system. (Pressing the unlock button on the RKE
transmitter disables the theft-detell-ent system. j
Unlocking a door any other way will activate the alarm.
Turning the ignition key
to RUN without
disarming the theft-deterrent system will
also
activate the alarm.
If you activate the alarm by accident, unlock any door
with your key.
You car1 also turn off the alarm by using
the unlock button of the RKE system. The alarm won't
stop if
you try to unlock a door any other way.
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1. From inside the vehicle, roll down the window, then
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b met out of the vehicle, keeping the door open.
2. From outside of the vehicle, with the door open. lock
the vehicle using the
power door lock or the RKE
system
and close the door. Wait 30 seconds until the
SECURITY limp goes off.
3. Reach in and unlock the door using the manual lock
and open the door. The horn will sound and the
headlamps
will flash.
If the alarm does not sound when it should, check to
see if the horn works. The horn fuse may be blown. To
replace the fuse, see "Fuses and Circuit Breakers'' in the
Index. If the fuse
does not need to be replaced, you may
need
to have your Cadillac serviced.
To reduce the possibility of theft, always activate the
optional theft-detelrent system when leaving your vehicle.
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If the engine does not start and the “STARTING
DISABLED DUE TO THEFT SYSTEM, REMOVE
IGNITION
KEY” message is displayed in the Driver
Information Center, your key should be checked for
damage. Starting may be attempted with an undamaged
key immediately. See your Cadillac dealer or a
locksmith
fur key service.
If the “STARTING DISABLED DUE TO THEFT
SYSTEM,
REMOVE IGNITION KEY” and “WAIT
3 MINUTES” messages are displayed, the key should
be cleaned. After three minutes,
try again. A “START
CAR” message will appear
at this time. If the engine
still does not start, wait three minutes and try a duplicate
key. At this time, fuses should be checked (see “Fuses
and Circuit Breakers” in the Index). If the engine does
not start with the duplicate key, your vehicle needs
service. See your Cadillac dealer for service.
If the “THEFT SYSTEM PROBLEM’ message is
displayed during vehicle operation, your vehicle needs
servicing. Your vehicle will restart if you turn it
off,
however, your vehicle may be unprotected. See your
Cadillac dealer for service.
If an ignition key is lost or damaged, see your Cadillac
dealer or a locksmith to have a new key made.
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NOTICE:
Your modern Cadillac doesn’t need an elaborate
“break-in.” But it
will perform better in the long
run if you follow these guidelines:
0 Don’t drive at any one speed -- fast or
slow -9 for the first 500 miles (805 km).
Don’t make full-throttle starts.
200 miles (322 km) or so. During this time
your new brake linings aren’t yet broken
in. Hard stops with new linings can mean
premature wear and earlier replacement.
Follow this breaking-in guideline every
time you get new brake linings.
0 Don’t tow a trailer during break-in. See
“Towing a Trailer” in the Index for more
information.
0 Avoid making hard stops for the first

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Holding your key in START for longer than
15 seconds at a time will cause your battery to
be drained much sooner. And the excessive heat
can damage your starter motor.
2. If it doesn’t start right away, hold your key in
START for about three seconds at a time until your
engine starts. Wait about
15 seconds between each
try to help avoid draining your battery.
3. If your engine still won’t start (or starts but then
stops), it could be flooded with too much gasoline.
Try pushing your accelerator pedal all the way
to the
floor and holding
it there as you hold the key in
START for about three seconds.
If the vehicle starts
briefly but then
stops again, do the same thing.
I NOTICE:
Your engine is designed to work with the
electronics in your vehicle.
If you add electrical
parts
or accessories, you could change the way
the engine operates. Before adding electrical
equipment, check with your dealer.
If you don’t,
your engine might
not perform properly.
If you ever have to have your vehicle towed, see
the part
of this manual that tells how to do it
without damaging your vehicle. See “Towing
Your Vehicle”
in the Index.

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sensitivity level.
An initial wipe occurs when you turn
the ignition on as a reminder that Rainsense
is active.
The windshield wipers also remain in
a “high park”
position, even when the ignition
is turned off.
The Rainsense wipers operate in a delay mode as well
as a continuous low
or high speed depending on the
amount
of moisture and the sensitivity level. The
MIST and
“wash” cycles operate as normal and are
not affected
by the Rainsense function.
I NOTICE:
The wipers must be turned off when going
through a car wash to avoid damage.
It is important to note that the Rainsense wiping feature
(AUTO DELAY) can be overridden at any time by
~nanually changing the wiper control to
LO or HI speed.
Note that
if you ever need to replace the windshield,
make sure it is Rainsense compatible.
I A CAUTION:
In freezing weather, don’t use your washer until
the windshield is warmed. Otherwise the washer
fluid
can form ice on the windshield, blocking
your vision.
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Press and hold the PUSH paddle to wash the Windshield.
Release the paddle when
you have enough fluid. The
wipers will clear the windshield and either stop or
return to your preset speed.
LOW WASHER FLUID will be displayed 011 the DIC
when the washer fluid reaches a low level.
Driving without washer fluid can
be dangerous. A bad
mud splash can block your vision and
you could hit
another vehicle
or go off the road. Check the washer
fluid level often.

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Only the driver’s side outside mirror will adjust for the
glare of headlamps behind you. This feature is controlled
by the
on and off settings on the electrochromic mirror.
See “Electrochromic Daymight Rearview Mirror” earlier
in this section.
Your passenger’s side mirror is convex.
A convex
mirror‘s surface is curved
so you can sce more from
the driver’s seat. This mirror does not have a
dimming feature.
A convex mirror can make things (like other
vehicles) look farther away than they really are.
If you cut too sharply into the right lane, you
could
hit a vehicle on your right. Check your
inside mirror
or glance over your shoulder before
changing lanes.
The glove box is located in front of the passenger’s seat.
To lock the glove box door. insert the oval key into the
lock cylinder and turn
it clockwise. Turn the key
counterclockwise
to unlock the door.

Downloaded from www.Manualslib.com manuals search engine This feature prevents the engine from operating at too
many revolutions per minute (rprn). When the engine’s
rpm are critically high, the fuel supply to the engine
is shut
off. When the engine speed slows, the fuel
supply will come on again. This helps prevent damage
to the engine.
This part describes the warning lights and gages that
may be on your vehicle. The pictures will help you
locate them.
Warning lights and gages can signal that something is
wrong before
it becomes serious enough to cause an
expensive repair
or replacement. Paying attention to
your warning lights and gages 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 see in
the details on the next few pages. some
warning lights come on briefly when
you start the
engine just
to let you know they‘re working. If’ ~OLI
are familiar with this section. you should IWI he
alarmed when this happens.
Gages can indicate when there
may bc or is ;: prohlcn;
with one of your vehicle‘s functions. Oftcn pgch and
warning lights work together to let you kno~, ~,hw
there‘s a problem with your vehicle.
When one of the warning lights comes
on and stays on
when you are driving, or when one of the gages shows
there may be a problem, check the section that tells
you what to do about it Please follow this manual’s
advice. Waiting
to do repairs can be costly -- and even
dangerous.
So please get to know your warning lights
and gages. They’re a big help.
Your vehicle also has a Driver Information Center that
works along with the warning lights and gages. See
“Driver Information Center” later
in this section.