Cadillac 2010 DTS Owner's Manual

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Shoulder Belt Height AdjusterThe vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for thedriver and right front passenger seating positions.Adjust the height so that the shoulder portion of the beltis centered on the shoulder. The belt should be awayfrom the face and neck, but not falling off the shoulder.Improper shoulder belt height adjustment could reducethe effectiveness of the safety belt in a crash.Press the releasebutton (A) and movethe height adjuster tothe desired position.The adjuster can bemoved up by pushingup on the shoulder beltguide.After the adjuster is set to the desired position, try tomove it down without pressing the release button tomake sure it has locked into position.Safety Belt PretensionersThis vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for frontoutboard occupants. Although the safety beltpretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of thesafety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safetybelts during the early stages of a moderate to severefrontal or near frontal crash if the threshold conditionsfor pretensioner activation are met. And, if your vehiclehas side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners canhelp tighten the safety belts in a side crash.Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensionersactivate in a crash, they will need to be replaced, andprobably other new parts for the vehicle's safety beltsystem. See Replacing Restraint System Parts After aCrash on page 2‑76.Rear Safety Belt Comfort GuidesThis vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfortguides for each outside passenger position in therear seat. If not, they are available through your dealer.The guides may provide added safety belt comfort forolder children who have outgrown booster seats and forsome adults. When installed the comfort guide positionsthe shoulder belt away from the neck and head.2-28