Owner's Manual
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...vehicle. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such...Problems on page 7-10. 8-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. i yellowblue The 1999 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to read. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips...
...vehicle. Service and Appearance Care Here the manual tells you how to operate your seats and safety belts properly. Customer Assistance Information This section tells you how to contact Cadillac for assistance and how to do if you have a problem while driving, such...Problems on page 7-10. 8-1 Index Here's an alphabetical listing of almost every subject in this manual. i yellowblue The 1999 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual 1-1 2-1 3-1 4-1 5-1 6-1 7-1 Seats and Restraint Systems This section tells you how to read. You can use it to quickly find helpful information and tips...
Owner's Manual
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... are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR...
... are some other symbols you may see: ENGINE COOLANT TEMP WINDSHIELD WASHER BATTERY CHARGING SYSTEM FUSE DOOR LOCK UNLOCK TURN SIGNALS LIGHTER PARKING LAMPS FASTEN SEAT BELTS WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER HORN BRAKE HAZARD WARNING FLASHER POWER WINDOW DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER COOLANT SPEAKER ENGINE OIL PRESSURE VENTILATING FAN FUEL AIR...
Owner's Manual
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...Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental ...Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems 1-29 1-31 1-34 1-37 1-50 1-53 1-53 1-53 Center Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1
...Safety Belts: They're for Everyone Here Are Questions Many People Ask About Safety Belts -- You can also learn about the seats in your vehicle and how to Wear Safety Belts Properly Driver Position Safety Belt Use During Pregnancy Right Front Passenger Position Supplemental ...Inflatable Restraint (SIR) Systems 1-29 1-31 1-34 1-37 1-50 1-53 1-53 1-53 Center Passenger Position Rear Seat Passengers Children Child Restraints Larger Children Safety Belt Extender Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash 1- 1-1
Owner's Manual
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... on the front doors, move and adjust the angle of the seat cushion. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. yellowblue Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the reclining front seatbacks, memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Use the power seat control first to decrease support. To reshape the lower seatback...
... on the front doors, move and adjust the angle of the seat cushion. Then proceed with the lumbar adjustment. yellowblue Seats and Seat Controls This section tells you about the reclining front seatbacks, memory seats, lumbar adjustments, heated seats and head restraints. Use the power seat control first to decrease support. To reshape the lower seatback...
Owner's Manual
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...may during the massage cycle by moving the switch forward to increase support and rearward to enter the vehicle. Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped) Automatic seat and mirror movement will run even if the ignition is programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC) so that ...If you have the optional personalization package, the power lumbar control can be adjusted during long trips, so should the position of your seating position changes, as needed. For programming information, see "Memory and Personalization Features" in the Index. The massage cycle will continue to ...
...may during the massage cycle by moving the switch forward to increase support and rearward to enter the vehicle. Memory Seat and Mirrors (If Equipped) Automatic seat and mirror movement will run even if the ignition is programmed through the Driver Information Center (DIC) so that ...If you have the optional personalization package, the power lumbar control can be adjusted during long trips, so should the position of your seating position changes, as needed. For programming information, see "Memory and Personalization Features" in the Index. The massage cycle will continue to ...
Owner's Manual
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...turn on the heating elements in use. The HI setting heats the seat to adjust the seatback. 1-4 Press the recliner control, located on the front doors, forward or rearward to a slightly higher temperature. yellowblue Heated Front Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks The control is turned on. A ...telltale light in the control reminds you that the heating system is in the seat. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is located on the outboard side of each front...
...turn on the heating elements in use. The HI setting heats the seat to adjust the seatback. 1-4 Press the recliner control, located on the front doors, forward or rearward to a slightly higher temperature. yellowblue Heated Front Seat (Option) Reclining Front Seatbacks The control is turned on. A ...telltale light in the control reminds you that the heating system is in the seat. The LO setting warms the seatback and cushion until the seat approximates body temperature. The heated seats can only be used when the ignition is located on the outboard side of each front...
Owner's Manual
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... job either. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be there, not at your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. yellowblue CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. 1-5 In a crash the belt could cause serious internal...
... job either. The shoulder belt can't do its job because it won't be there, not at your pelvic bones. Then sit well back in the seat and wear your safety belt properly. yellowblue CAUTION: Sitting in a reclined position when your vehicle is moving. 1-5 In a crash the belt could cause serious internal...
Owner's Manual
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... sure everyone in your vehicle that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. After more likely to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Here's why: They work. Without belts they could have a crash, you do have been badly hurt or killed. Your ...vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to be so serious that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. If you don't know if you'll be a bad one. yellowblue In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! But ...
... sure everyone in your vehicle that even buckled up a person wouldn't survive. After more likely to buckle up. (See "Safety Belt Reminder Light" in a seat and using a safety belt properly. Here's why: They work. Without belts they could have a crash, you do have been badly hurt or killed. Your ...vehicle has a light that comes on as a reminder to be so serious that is not equipped with seats and safety belts. If you don't know if you'll be a bad one. yellowblue In most crashes buckling up does matter ...a lot! But ...
Owner's Manual
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... position. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. yellowblue How to wear it get twisted. 1-12 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt...
... position. Lap-Shoulder Belt The driver has a lap-shoulder belt. Don't let it properly. 1. Close and lock the door. 2. Adjust the seat (to know which restraint systems your vehicle, see "Seats" in your vehicle has. yellowblue How to wear it get twisted. 1-12 Pick up the latch plate and pull the belt...
Owner's Manual
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... the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you want it, try to move it has locked into position. Sit well back in the seat. 2. yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive. 1. To move it down without squeezing the release handle to make sure it down , squeeze...
... the shoulder belt seems too tight, adjust it before you want it, try to move it has locked into position. Sit well back in the seat. 2. yellowblue Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster Before you begin to drive. 1. To move it down without squeezing the release handle to make sure it down , squeeze...
Owner's Manual
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... so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. yellowblue Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
... so you would be able to unbuckle the safety belt quickly if you ever had to. yellowblue Lap Belt If your vehicle has a front split seat and a rear bench seat, someone can sit in a center seating position, you have a lap safety belt, which has no retractor.
Owner's Manual
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...the vehicle in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Pick up ! Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1. Here's how to buckle up the latch plate and pull the belt across you more often in a crash. Then pull the... across you very quickly. Don't let it clicks. 1-31 The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you . yellowblue Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat passengers to wear one properly. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can strike others in the rear...
...the vehicle in crashes than those who are wearing safety belts. Pick up ! Push the latch plate into the buckle until it get twisted. Rear Seat Outside Passenger Positions 1. Here's how to buckle up the latch plate and pull the belt across you more often in a crash. Then pull the... across you very quickly. Don't let it clicks. 1-31 The shoulder belt may lock if you pull the belt across you . yellowblue Rear Seat Passengers It's very important for rear seat passengers to wear one properly. Rear passengers who aren't safety belted can strike others in the rear...
Owner's Manual
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Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to face the rear of the vehicle. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need in two parts -- Some infant seats come in a frontal crash. the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable. 1-38 yellowblue A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age.
Rear-facing infant restraints are designed for infants of up to face the rear of the vehicle. This type of restraint faces the rear so that the infant's head, neck and body can have the support they need in two parts -- Some infant seats come in a frontal crash. the base stays secured in the vehicle and the seat part is removable. 1-38 yellowblue A rear-facing infant restraint (B) positions an infant to about 20 lbs. (9 kg) and about one year of age.
Owner's Manual
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yellowblue A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to 102 cm) in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child seat. 1-39
yellowblue A forward-facing child restraint (C-E) positions a child upright to face forward in height, or up to around four years of age. One type, a convertible restraint, is designed to 102 cm) in the vehicle. These forward-facing restraints are designed to help protect children who are from 20 to 40 lbs. (9 to 18 kg) and about 26 to 40 inches (66 to be used either as a rear-facing infant seat or a forward-facing child seat. 1-39
Owner's Manual
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Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window. 1-40 Booster seats with shields use lap-shoulder belts. however, booster seats without shields use lap-only belts; A booster seat is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of the vehicle's safety belt system. yellowblue A booster seat (F, G) is designed to improve the fit of age.
Booster seats can also help a child to see out the window. 1-40 Booster seats with shields use lap-shoulder belts. however, booster seats without shields use lap-only belts; A booster seat is designed for children who are about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs. (18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about four to eight years of the vehicle's safety belt system. yellowblue A booster seat (F, G) is designed to improve the fit of age.
Owner's Manual
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... can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates, even though your child restraint in the right front seat, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of these instructions on the restraint itself or... in a vehicle. This is , it will have a label saying that . Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. 1-41 It's better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Never put your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Here's why: CAUTION: A child in the front passenger...
... can be seriously injured or killed if the right front passenger's air bag inflates, even though your child restraint in the right front seat, but the child also has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the chance of these instructions on the restraint itself or... in a vehicle. This is , it will have a label saying that . Always secure a rear-facing child restraint in a rear seat. 1-41 It's better to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. Never put your vehicle has Next Generation frontal air bags. Here's why: CAUTION: A child in the front passenger...
Owner's Manual
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...in mind that an unsecured child restraint can then install the anchor for you install it, be anchored. The dealer can move the front passenger seat as far back as it will be anchored. It's always better to have a top strap, and that forward-facing child restraints have an ...killed by the right front passenger air bag if it should be sure to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. even when no child is in the center front seat can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for you need to secure a child restraint in...
...in mind that an unsecured child restraint can then install the anchor for you install it, be anchored. The dealer can move the front passenger seat as far back as it will be anchored. It's always better to have a top strap, and that forward-facing child restraints have an ...killed by the right front passenger air bag if it should be sure to secure the child restraint in a rear seat. even when no child is in the center front seat can obtain a kit with anchor hardware and installation instructions specifically designed for you need to secure a child restraint in...
Owner's Manual
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Be sure to adjust the belt if needed. Secure the child in a Rear Outside Seat Position 2. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. You'll ..., and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 1-43 Put the restraint on the seat. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. yellowblue Securing a Child Restraint in the child restraint when and as...
Be sure to adjust the belt if needed. Secure the child in a Rear Outside Seat Position 2. The child restraint instructions will show you how. Tilt the latch plate to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. You'll ..., and run the lap and shoulder portions of the child's face or neck, put it behind the child restraint. 1-43 Put the restraint on the seat. See the earlier part about the top strap if the child restraint has one. yellowblue Securing a Child Restraint in the child restraint when and as...
Owner's Manual
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.... 1-45 It's always better to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Securing a Child Restraint in the rear seat. Be sure to secure a child restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You'll be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates even though... Generation frontal air bags. The safety belt will go back all the way. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, but before you do, always move freely again and be ready to secure the child restraint in the center front...
.... 1-45 It's always better to follow the instructions that came with the child restraint. Securing a Child Restraint in the rear seat. Be sure to secure a child restraint in the Center Rear Seat Position You'll be badly injured or killed by the right front passenger air bag if it inflates even though... Generation frontal air bags. The safety belt will go back all the way. You may secure a forward-facing child restraint in the right front passenger seat, but before you do, always move freely again and be ready to secure the child restraint in the center front...
Owner's Manual
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... down on the child restraint as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it helpful to use your knee to push down on the seat. 3. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it along the belt. 2. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you...
... down on the child restraint as possible by tilting the latch plate and pulling it helpful to use your knee to push down on the seat. 3. If you're using a forward-facing child restraint, you may find it along the belt. 2. To tighten the belt, pull its free end while you...