2000 Cadillac Catera Owners Manual

When choosing a child restraint, be sure the childrestraint is designed to be used in a vehicle. If it is,it will have a label saying that it meets federal motorvehicle safety standards.Then follow the instructions for the restraint.You may find these instructions on the restraint itselfor in a booklet, or both. These restraints use the beltsystem in your vehicle, but the child also has to besecured within the restraint to help reduce the chanceof personal injury. The instructions that come withthe infant or child restraint will show you how to dothat. Both the owner’s manual and the child restraintinstructions are important, so if either one of theseis not available, obtain a replacement copy fromthe manufacturer.A booster seat (F) is designed for children whoare about 40 to 60 lbs., or even up to 80 lbs.(18 to 27 kg, or even up to 36 kg), and about fourto eight years of age. A booster seat is designed toimprove the fit of the vehicle’s safety belt system.Booster seats with shields use lap-only belts;however, booster seats without shields uselap-shoulder belts. Booster seats can also helpa child to see out the window.1-43