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 tom or frayed, get a new one right away.
Also
look
€or 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
wom
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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