Cadillac 2011 STS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (34,1)Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011The best way to protect the fetus is to protect themother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is morelikely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. Forpregnant women, as for anyone, the key to makingsafety belts effective is wearing them properly.Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, youshould use it.But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer willorder you an extender. When you go in to order it, takethe heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will belong enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, donot let someone else use it, and use it only for the seatit is made to fit. The extender has been designed foradults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it,attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information,see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.Child RestraintsOlder ChildrenOlder children who have outgrown booster seats shouldwear the vehicle's safety belts.The manufacturer's instructions that come with thebooster seat state the weight and height limitations forthat booster. Use a booster seat with a lap-shoulder beltuntil the child passes the below fit test:. Sit all the way back on the seat. Do the kneesbend at the seat edge? If yes, continue. If no,return to the booster seat.2-34