Black plate (12,1)Cadillac ELR Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada-6081525) -2014 - crc - 10/8/133-12 Seats and RestraintsWarning (Continued)are more likely to be seriouslyinjured or killed. Do not allowpassengers to ride in any area ofthe vehicle that is not equippedwith seats and safety belts.Always wear a safety belt, andcheck that all passenger(s) arerestrained properly too.This vehicle has indicators as areminder to buckle the safety belts.See Safety Belt Reminders onpage 5-15.Why Safety Belts WorkWhen riding in a vehicle, you travelas fast as the vehicle does. If thevehicle stops suddenly, you keepgoing until something stops you.It could be the windshield, theinstrument panel, or the safety belts!When you wear a safety belt, youand the vehicle slow down together.There is more time to stop becauseyou stop over a longer distance and,when worn properly, your strongestbones take the forces from thesafety belts. That is why wearingsafety belts makes such goodsense.Questions and Answers AboutSafety BeltsQ: Will I be trapped in the vehicleafter a crash if I am wearing asafety belt?A: You could be — whether you arewearing a safety belt or not.Your chance of being consciousduring and after a crash, so youcan unbuckle and get out, ismuch greater if you are belted.Q: If my vehicle has airbags, whyshould I have to wear safetybelts?A: Airbags are supplementalsystems only; so they work withsafety belts — not instead ofthem. Whether or not an airbagis provided, all occupants stillhave to buckle up to get themost protection.
