Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around
you,
you
should use it.
But if a safety belt isn’t long enough to fasten, your
dealer will order you an extender.
It’s
free. When
you
go
in
to order it, take the heaviest coat
you
will wear,
so
the
extender will be long enough for you.
The
extender will
be just for you, and just for the seat
in
your vehicle that
you
choose. Don’t let someone else use it, and
use
it
only for the seat
it
is made to fit. To wear it, just attach
it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch
plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly.
Look
for any other loose
or
damaged
restraint system parts. If you see anything that might
keep a restraint system from doing
its
job, have it
repaired.
Torn or frayed belts may
not
protect you
in
a crash.
They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn
or frayed, get a new one right away.
Replacing Seat and Restraint System
Parts After a Crash
If
you‘ve had a crash, do you need new belts‘?
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash,
then
you need new belts.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need
to
have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs
may be necessary
even
if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time
of
the
collision.
If your seat adjuster won’t work after a crash, the special
part of the safety belt that goes through the seat
to
the
adjuster may need
to
be
replaced.
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