Black plate (26,1)Cadillac Escalade/Escalade ESV Owner Manual - 20123-26 Seats and RestraintsTo make the belt shorter, pull its freeend as shown until the belt is snug.If the belt is not long enough, seeSafety Belt Extender on page 3‑26.Make sure the release button on thebuckle is positioned so you wouldbe able to unbuckle the safety beltquickly if necessary.If you find that the latch plate willnot go fully into the buckle, see ifyou are using the correct buckle. Besure that the latch plate clicks wheninserted into the buckle.Safety Belt ExtenderIf the vehicle's safety belt will fastenaround you, you should use it.But if a safety belt is not longenough, your dealer will order youan extender. When you go in toorder it, take the heaviest coat youwill wear, so the extender will belong enough for you. To help avoidpersonal injury, do not let someoneelse use it, and use it only for theseat it is made to fit. The extenderhas been designed for adults. Neveruse it for securing child seats. Towear it, attach it to the regular safetybelt. For more information, see theinstruction sheet that comes withthe extender.Safety System CheckNow and then, check that the safetybelt reminder light, safety belts,buckles, latch plates, retractors,and anchorages are all workingproperly. Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt system partsthat might keep a safety belt systemfrom doing its job. See your dealerto have it repaired. Torn or frayedsafety belts may not protect you ina crash. They can rip apart underimpact forces. If a belt is torn orfrayed, get a new one right away.Make sure the safety belt reminderlight is working. See Safety BeltReminders on page 5‑13 for moreinformation.Keep safety belts clean and dry.See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑26.Safety Belt CareKeep belts clean and dry.{ WARNINGDo not bleach or dye safety belts.It may severely weaken them. Ina crash, they might not be ableto provide adequate protection.Clean safety belts only with mildsoap and lukewarm water.
