Cadillac 2013 Caddilac CTS Owner's Manual

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Black plate (30,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual - 2013 - CRC - 4/18/123-30 Seats and Restraints6. Restart the vehicle.The passenger sensing systemmay or may not turn off theairbag for a child in a childrestraint depending upon thechild's seating posture and bodybuild. It is better to secure thechild restraint in a rear seat.If the Off Indicator is Lit for anAdult-Size OccupantIf a person of adult-size is sitting inthe front outboard passenger seat,but the off indicator is lit, it could bebecause that person is not sittingproperly in the seat. If this happens,use the following steps to allow thesystem to detect that person andenable the front outboard passengerfrontal airbag:1. Turn the vehicle off.2. Remove any additional materialfrom the seat, such as blankets,cushions, seat covers, seatheaters, or seat massagers.3. Place the seatback in the fullyupright position.4. Have the person sit upright inthe seat, centered on the seatcushion, with legs comfortablyextended.5. Restart the vehicle and have theperson remain in this position fortwo to three minutes after the onindicator is lit.Additional Factors AffectingSystem OperationSafety belts help keep thepassenger in position on the seatduring vehicle maneuvers andbraking, which helps the passengersensing system maintain thepassenger airbag status. See“Safety Belts” and “Child Restraints”in the Index for additionalinformation about the importance ofproper restraint use.A thick layer of additional material,such as a blanket or cushion,or aftermarket equipment such asseat covers, seat heaters, and seatmassagers can affect how well thepassenger sensing systemoperates. We recommend that younot use seat covers or otheraftermarket equipment except whenapproved by GM for your specificvehicle. See Adding Equipment tothe Airbag-Equipped Vehicle onpage 3‑32 for more informationabout modifications that can affecthow the system operates.