GMC Acadia/Acadia Denali Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-18281917) - 2025
46 Seats and Restraints
Power Seatback Folding
If equipped, the third row seatbacks can also
be folded forward and returned to the upright
position by pressing and holding the switches
on the passenger side of the rear cargo area.
Seat Belts
This section describes how to use seat belts
properly, and some things not to do.
{ Warning
D
o not let anyone ride where aseat belt
ca
nnot be worn properly. In acrash, if you
or your passenger(s) are not wearing seat
belts, injuries can be much worse than if you
are wearing seat belts. You can be seriously
injured or killed by hitting things inside
the vehicle harder or by being ejected from
the vehicle. In addition, anyone who is not
buckled up can strike other passengers in
the vehicle.
It is extremely dangerous to ride in acargo
area, inside or outside of avehicle. In
a collision, passengers riding in these areas
are more likely to be seriously injured or
killed. Do not allow passengers to ride in
any area of the vehicle that is not equipped
with seats and seat belts.
Always wear aseat belt, and check that all
passenger(s) are restrained properly too.
This vehicle has indicators as areminder to
buckle the seat belts. See Seat Belt Reminders
3104.
Why Seat Belts Work
When riding in avehicle, 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 seat belts!
When you wear a seat belt, you and the vehicle
slow down together. There is more time to
stop because you stop over alonger distance,
and when worn properly, your strongest bones
take the forces from the seat belts. That is why
wearing seat belts makes such good sense.