Cadillac 2010 SRX Crossover Owner's Manual

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2-26 Seats and RestraintsSafety Belt Use DuringPregnancySafety belts work for everyone,including pregnant women. Like alloccupants, they are more likely tobe seriously injured if they do notwear safety belts.A pregnant woman should weara lap-shoulder belt, and the lapportion should be worn as low aspossible, below the rounding,throughout the pregnancy.The best way to protect the fetus isto protect the mother. When a safetybelt is worn properly, it is more likelythat the fetus will not be hurt in acrash. For pregnant women, as foranyone, the key to making safetybelts effective is wearing themproperly.Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle's safety belt will fastenaround you, you should use it.But if a safety belt is not longenough, your dealer/retailer willorder you an extender. When yougo in to order it, take the heaviestcoat you will wear, so the extenderwill be long enough for you. To helpavoid personal injury, do not letsomeone else use it, and use it onlyfor the seat it is made to fit. Theextender has been designed foradults. Never use it for securingchild seats. To wear it, attach it tothe regular safety belt. For moreinformation, see the instructionsheet that comes with the extender.Safety System CheckNow and then, check that the safetybelt reminder light, safety belts,buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are workingproperly. Look for any other looseor damaged safety belt systemparts that might keep a safety beltsystem from doing its job. See yourdealer/retailer to have it repaired.Torn or frayed safety belts may notprotect you in a crash. They can ripapart under impact forces. If a beltis torn or frayed, get a new oneright away.Make sure the safety belt reminderlight is working. See Safety BeltReminders on page 4‑17 for moreinformation.Keep safety belts clean and dry.See Safety Belt Care onpage 2‑27.