Cadillac CTS 2014 Owner's Manual

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Black plate (30,1)Cadillac CTS/CTS-V Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-6014443) - 2014 - CRC - 4/3/133-30 Seats and Restraints2. Remove any additional itemsfrom 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.{ WarningIf the front outboard passengerairbag is turned off for anadult-sized occupant, the airbagwill not be able to inflate and helpprotect that person in a crash,resulting in an increased risk ofserious injury or even death. Anadult-sized occupant should not(Continued)Warning (Continued)ride in the front outboardpassenger seat, if the passengerairbag off indicator is lit.Additional Factors AffectingSystem OperationSafety belts help keep thepassenger in position on theseat during vehicle maneuversand braking, which helps thepassenger sensing system maintainthe passenger airbag status.See “Safety Belts” and “ChildRestraints” in the Index foradditional information about theimportance of proper restraint use.A thick layer of additional material,such as a blanket or cushion,or aftermarket equipment such asseat covers, seat heaters, andseat massagers can affect how wellthe passenger sensing systemoperates. We recommend thatyou not use seat covers or otheraftermarket equipment except whenapproved by GM for your specificvehicle. See Adding Equipment tothe Airbag-Equipped Vehicle onpage 3-31 for more informationabout modifications that can affecthow the system operates.A wet seat can affect theperformance of the passengersensing system. Here is how:. The passenger sensing systemmay turn off the passengerairbag when liquid is soaked intothe seat. If this happens, the offindicator will be lit, and theairbag readiness light on theinstrument panel will also be lit.. Liquid pooled on the seat thathas not soaked in may make itmore likely that the passengersensing system will turn on thepassenger airbag while a childrestraint or child occupant is onthe seat. If the passenger airbagis turned on, the on indicator willbe lit.