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
1
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
01‘
frayed, get a new one right away.
Ah
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
minor
collision, nothing may be necessary.
But
if
the belts were stretched, as they would
be
if
wm
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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