Black plate (17,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 2012Seats and Restraints 3-17{ WARNINGA safety belt that is improperlyrouted, not properly attached,or twisted will not provide theprotection needed in a crash. Theperson wearing the belt could beseriously injured. After raising therear seatback, always check tobe sure that the safety belts areproperly routed and attached, andare not twisted.7. Make sure the safety belts arereturned to the original positionover the seatbacks.Safety BeltsThis section of the manualdescribes how to use safety beltsproperly. It also describes somethings not to do with safety belts.{ WARNINGDo not let anyone ride wherea safety belt cannot be wornproperly. In a crash, if you or yourpassenger(s) are not wearingsafety belts, injuries can be muchworse than if you are wearingsafety belts. You can be seriouslyinjured or killed by hitting thingsinside the vehicle harder or bybeing ejected from the vehicle.In addition, anyone who is notbuckled up can strike otherpassengers in the vehicle.(Continued)WARNING (Continued)It is extremely dangerous toride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision,passengers riding in these areasare 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 5‑13 for additional information.
