Cadillac 2011 DTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (32,1)Cadillac DTS Owner Manual - 2011. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulderbelt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, tryusing the rear safety belt comfort guide. See “RearSafety Belt Comfort Guides” under Lap-ShoulderBelt on page 2‑24 for more information. If theshoulder belt still does not rest on the shoulder,then return to the booster seat.. Does the lap belt fit low and snug on the hips,touching the thighs? If yes, continue. If no, returnto the booster seat.. Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for lengthof trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to thebooster seat.If you have the choice, a child should sit in a positionwith a lap-shoulder belt and get the additional restrainta shoulder belt can provide.Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt andget the additional restraint a shoulder belt canprovide. The shoulder belt should not cross the faceor neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below thehips, just touching the top of the thighs. This appliesbelt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash.It should never be worn over the abdomen, whichcould cause severe or even fatal internal injuries ina crash.Also see “Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides” underLap-Shoulder Belt on page 2‑24.According to accident statistics, children and infants aresafer when properly restrained in a child restraintsystem or infant restraint system secured in a rearseating position.In a crash, children who are not buckled up can strikeother people who are buckled up, or can be thrown outof the vehicle. Older children need to use safety beltsproperly.{ WARNING:Never do this.Never allow two children to wear the same safetybelt. The safety belt can not properly spread theimpact forces. In a crash, the two children can becrushed together and seriously injured. A safetybelt must be used by only one person at a time.2-32