Cadillac 2005 STS Specifications download pdf (Page 40)

Q: How do child restraints work?

A: A child restraint system is any device designed for

use in a motor vehicle to restrain, seat, or position

children. A built-in child restraint system is a

permanent part of the motor vehicle. An add-on

child restraint system is a portable one, which is

purchased by the vehicle’s owner.

For many years, add-on child restraints have used

the adult belt system in the vehicle. To help reduce

the chance of injury, the child also has to be secured

within the restraint. The vehicle’s belt system

secures the add-on child restraint in the vehicle, and

the add-on child restraint’s harness system holds the

child in place within the restraint.

One system, the three-point harness, has straps that

come down over each of the infant’s shoulders and

buckle together at the crotch. The ﬁve-point harness

system has two shoulder straps, two hip straps and a

crotch strap. A shield may take the place of hip

straps. A T-shaped shield has shoulder straps that

are attached to a ﬂat pad which rests low against the

child’s body. A shelf- or armrest-type shield has

straps that are attached to a wide, shelf-like shield

that swings up or to the side.

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the child

restraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is, it will

have a label saying that it meets federal motor vehicle

safety standards.

Then follow the instructions for the restraint. You may

ﬁnd these instructions on the restraint itself or in a

booklet, or both. These restraints use the belt system or

the LATCH system in your vehicle, but the child also

has to be secured within the restraint to help reduce the

chance of personal injury. When securing an add-on

child restraint, refer to the instructions that come with the

restraint which may be on the restraint itself or in a

booklet, or both, and to this manual. The child restraint

instructions are important, so if they are not available,

obtain a replacement copy from the manufacturer.

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Cadillac 2005 STS Specifications Page 40