Cadillac 2003 Escalade Owner's Manual page 12

Reclining Seatbacks
The vertical power seat control described earlier allows
the seatback to recline.
But don't have a seatback reclined if your vehicle is
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Sitting in a reclined position when your bG,licle
is
in motion can be dangerous. Even if you
buckle up, your safety belts can't do their job
when you're reclined like this.
The shoulder belt can't do its job. In a crash,
you could go into it, receiving neck or other
injuries.
CAUTION: (Continued)
The lap belt can't do its job either. In a crash the
belt could go up over your abdomen. The belt
forces would be there, not at your pelvic bones.
This could cause serious internal injuries.
For proper protection when the vehicle is in
motion, have the seatback upright. Then sit well
back in the seat and wear your safety belt
properly.
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