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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2011CTS BASE, 4D WAGON, 3.6 D, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISRESTRAINTSRESTRAINTS CONTROL SYSTEMSSEAT BELT SYSTEMDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONSEAT BELT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONFRONT SEAT BELT SYSTEM
2011 Cadillac CTS Base, 4D Wagon, 3.6 D, AWD
Front Seat Belt System
2011 Cadillac CTS Base, 4D Wagon, 3.6 D, AWDSECTION Front Seat Belt System
NOTE:
If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information.
The front seat belt system includes a driver and/or passenger seat belt retractor and buckle.
The driver's seat belt system, includes a seat belt switch in the driver seat buckle which controls a reminder lamp and a tone alarm.
- When the driver seat belt is buckled, the driver's door is closed, and the ignition switch is turned ON, the following events will occur:
- The tone alarm will not operate.
- The reminder lamp will not operate.
- When the driver's seat belt is not buckled, the driver's door is closed, and the ignition switch is in ON position, the following events will occur:
- The tone alarm will operate for 4 to 8 seconds and then go OFF.
- The reminder lamp will operate for 20 seconds, until the driver seat belt is buckled.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.