If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you,
you
should use it.
But
if
a
safety belt isn’t Bong 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.
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Now and then, make sure
the
safety belt reminder light
and
all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly.
Look
for any other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
anything that
might
keep
a
safety belt system
from
doing its job, have
it
repaired.
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or frayed safety belts may not protect
you
in
a
crash. They can
rip
apart under impact forces.
Hf
a
belt
is
torn
or
frayed, get
a
new one right away.
Also
look
for
any opened
or
broken air
bag
covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not
need
regular maintenance.)
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 an
air
bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag
system parts. See
the
part
on the air
bag
system earlier in
this section.
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