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 ...
See also:
Before Driving
The RSE is designed for rear seat passengers only. The driver cannot safely view
the video screen while driving and should not try to do so.
In severe or extreme weather conditions, the RSE system ...
Remote Vehicle Start
Starting the Vehicle
With this feature the engine can be started from outside of the vehicle.
1. Aim the RKE transmitter at the vehicle.
2. Press and release
3. Immediately after completing Step ...
Radio(s)
This vehicle's radio is part of the navigation system. See Infotainment
. ...
