Cadillac STS 2011, Owner'S Manual

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Cadillac STS Owner Manual - 2011
. Buckle the lap-shoulder belt. Does the shoulder
belt rest on the shoulder? If yes, continue. If no, try
using the rear safety belt comfort guide. See
“ Rear
Safety Belt Comfort Guides ” under Lap-Shoulder
Belt on page 2 ‑ 28 for more information. If the
shoulder 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, return
to the booster seat.
. Can proper safety belt fit be maintained for the
length of the trip? If yes, continue. If no, return to
the booster seat.
. If you have the choice, a child should sit in a
position with a lap-shoulder belt and get the
additional restraint a shoulder belt can provide.
Q: What is the proper way to wear safety belts?
A: An older child should wear a lap-shoulder belt and
get the additional restraint a shoulder belt can
provide. The shoulder belt should not cross the face
or neck. The lap belt should fit snugly below the
hips, just touching the top of the thighs. This applies
belt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash.
It should never be worn over the abdomen, which
could cause severe or even fatal internal injuries in
a crash.
Also see “ Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides ” under
Lap-Shoulder Belt on page 2 ‑ 28 .
According to accident statistics, children and infants
are safer when properly restrained in a child restraint
system or infant restraint system secured in a rear
seating position.
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