Black plate (16,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (Include Mex) - 20123-16 Seats and RestraintsAfter the height adjuster is set to thedesired position, try to move it downwithout pressing the release buttonto make sure it has locked intoposition.Safety Belt PretensionersThis vehicle has safety beltpretensioners for front outboardoccupants. Although the safety beltpretensioners cannot be seen, theyare part of the safety belt assembly.They can help tighten the safetybelts during the early stages of amoderate to severe frontal or nearfrontal crash if the thresholdconditions for pretensioneractivation are met. And, if thevehicle has side impact airbags,safety belt pretensioners can helptighten the safety belts in a side orrear crash.Pretensioners work only once. If thepretensioners activate in a crash,the pretensioners and possibly otherparts of the safety belt system willneed to be replaced. See ReplacingSafety Belt System Parts after aCrash on page 3‑19.Rear Safety Belt ComfortGuidesThis vehicle may have rear shoulderbelt comfort guides. If not, they areavailable through your dealer. Theguides may provide added safetybelt comfort for older children whohave outgrown booster seats andfor some adults. When installed andproperly adjusted, the comfort guidepositions the shoulder belt awayfrom the neck and head.Here is how to install a comfortguide to the safety belt:1. Pull the elastic cord out frombetween the edge of theseatback and the interior body toremove the guide from itsstorage clip.
