Front Seat Belt System

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Cadillac CTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: 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.