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 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.
Torn
or frayed safety 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.
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.)
Replacing
Restraint
System
Parts
After
a
Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
After a very mirior 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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