Cadillac Escalade: Safety Belt Pretensioners
This vehicle has safety belt pretensioners for front outboard occupants. Although the safety belt pretensioners cannot be seen, they are part of the safety belt assembly. They can help tighten the safety belts during the early stages of a moderate to severe frontal, near frontal, or rear crash if the threshold conditions for pretensioner activation are met. And, if the vehicle has side impact airbags, safety belt pretensioners can help tighten the safety belts in a side crash or a rollover event.
Pretensioners work only once. If the pretensioners activate in a crash, the pretensioners and probably other parts of the vehicle's safety belt system will need to be replaced. See Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash .
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster
The vehicle has a shoulder belt height adjuster for the driver and right front
passenger positions.
Adjust the height so the shoulder portion of the belt is on the shoulder and
not falling off of i ...
Rear Safety Belt Comfort Guides
This vehicle may have rear shoulder belt comfort guides. If not, they are available
through your dealer. The guides may provide added safety belt comfort for older
children who have outgrown booster ...
See also:
Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles,
latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt s ...
Maintenance When Trailer Towing
The vehicle needs service more often when pulling a trailer. See the Maintenance
Schedule for more information. Things that are especially important in trailer operation
are automatic transmission f ...
Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) System (Overhead)
The vehicle may have an Overhead DVD Rear Seat Entertainment (RSE) system. The
RSE system works with the vehicle's audio system. The DVD player is part of the
front radio. The RSE system include ...
