Cadillac XT4 Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-Europe-16412942) - 2023 -
CRC - 5/25/22
Seats and Restraints
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Warning (Continued)
in order to avoid the child restraint
from being thrown forward in case of
sudden braking.
Make sure that the child restraint:
.
Is installed in accordance with the
instructions given by the child restraint
manufacturer.
.
Has the label of approval of safety
regulations certification, in terms of the
local laws.
.
Is suitable for your vehicle.
Selecting the Right Child Restraint
The rear seats are the most convenient
location to fasten a child restraint.
Children should travel facing rearward in the
vehicle to as late an age as possible. This
makes sure that the child's backbone, which
is still very weak, is under less strain in the
event of a crash.
General Motors recommends using a
genuine GM child restraint.
Ensure that the child restraint to be installed
is compatible with the vehicle type.
Make sure that the mounting location of the
child restraint within the vehicle is correct as
per the tables included in this manual. See
The provisions established by the laws have
priority over the provisions of this manual.
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Danger
Never use a single seat belt with an adult
and a child. During an impact, the seat
belt will exert strong pressure on the
child, causing serious or fatal injury.
Never allow two children to share the
same seat belt. Both could suffer serious
injuries in a crash.
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Danger
Infants and children must never be
carried on the lap of another occupant.
Although an infant does not weigh much,
it will be so heavy during a crash that it
will be impossible to hold it, even if the
occupant is attached to the seat belt.
Where to Put the Restraint
According to accident statistics, children and
infants are safer when properly restrained in
an appropriate child restraint secured in a
rear seating position.
Whenever possible, children aged 12 and
under should be secured in a rear seating
position.
Never put a rear-facing child restraint in the
front. This is because the risk to the
rear-facing child is so great if the airbag
deploys.