Cadillac Escalade: Questions and Answers About Safety Belts
Q: Will I be trapped in the vehicle after a crash if I am wearing a safety belt?
A: You could be— whether you are wearing a safety belt or not. Your chance of being conscious during and after a crash, so you can unbuckle and get out, is much greater if you are belted.
Q: If my vehicle has airbags, why should I have to wear safety belts?
A: Airbags are supplemental systems only; so they work with safety belts— not instead of them. Whether or not an airbag is provided, all occupants still have to buckle up to get the most protection.
Also, in nearly all states and in all Canadian provinces, the law requires wearing safety belts.
Why Safety Belts Work
When riding in a vehicle, you travel as fast as the vehicle does. If the vehicle
stops suddenly, you keep going until something stops you. It could be the windshield,
the instrument panel, or the ...
How to Wear Safety Belts Properly
This section is only for people of adult size.
There are special things to know about safety belts and children. And there are
different rules for smaller children and infants. If a child will be ri ...
See also:
Replacing LATCH System Parts After a Crash
WARNING
A crash can damage the LATCH system in the vehicle. A damaged LATCH system may
not properly secure the child restraint, resulting in serious injury or even death
in a crash. To help mak ...
High-beam headlamps
► Switch off the lights.
► Open the hood.
► Turn housing cover 1
counter-clockwise
and pull it out.
► Turn bulb holder 2
counter-clockwise and
pull it out.
► ...
Using the Radio to Control a USB Storage Device or iPod
The radio can control a USB storage device or an iPod using the radio buttons
and knobs and display song information on the radio’s display.
(Tune): Turn to select files.
SEEK: Press to go to ...
