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Seats
&
Restraint Systems
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Safety Belt Eaeder
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it. The
automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty
of extra length built in,
so
it will fasten
around almost all people.
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 loose
parts or damage. If you see anything
that might keep a restraint system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts AjFer
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.
S
Q: What's
wrong with this?
A:
The belt is torn.
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.
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