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:
Park Brake and P (Park) Mechanism Check
WARNING
When you are doing this check, the vehicle could begin to move.
You or others could be injured and property could be damaged.
Make sure there is room in front of the vehicle in case it begi ...
Air fresheners
Most air fresheners use a solvent that
could affect the vehicle interior. If you use
an air freshener, take the following precautions:
► Hanging-type air fresheners can cause
permanent d ...
Cleaning the exterior lighting
► Clean the plastic lenses of the
exterior
lights with a wet sponge and a mild cleaning
agent, e.g. Mercedes-Benz car shampoo or
cleaning cloths.
Only use cleaning agents or cleaning
cl ...