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:
Headlamps fogged up on the inside
The headlamps may fog up on the inside if
there is high atmospheric humidity.
► Drive with the headlamps switched on.
The level of moisture diminishes,
depending on the length of the jou ...
Emergency engine shut off
To shut off the engine in an emergency
situation while driving, perform the following
procedure:
► Rapidly push the push-button ignition
switch 3 consecutive times in less than
1.5 sec ...
Automatic transmission
1. To select Drive (D) when the vehicle is stationary, apply the foot brake and
press the gear selector release button.
Note: If pressure is applied to the selector lever before the foot brake is ...
