Cadillac Escalade: 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 safety belts!
When you wear a safety belt, you and the vehicle slow down together. There is more time to stop because you stop over a longer distance and, when worn properly, your strongest bones take the forces from the safety belts. That is why wearing safety belts makes such good sense.
Safety Belts
This section of the manual describes how to use safety belts properly. It also
describes some things not to do with safety belts.
WARNING
Do not let anyone ride where a safety belt cannot be wo ...
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 cr ...
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Using the system
Initialization
When the ignition switch is pushed to the
ON position, INFINITI Voice Recognition is
initialized, which may take up to one
minute. When completed, the system is
ready to accept ...
Trailer stability assist (TSA)
Note: This feature may not operate with all trailer designs.
NOTICE
Trailer Stability Assist (TSA) will not operate in the event of the trailer jack-knifing.
NOTICE
The ability of the sy ...
Closing the hood
WARNING
Do not drive with the hood retained by the safety catch alone.
1. Lower the hood until the safety catch engages. Using both hands, press the
hood down until the catches click.
2. Che ...






