Safetybeltextender; Checking Your Restraint System - Buick 1993 Skylark Owner's Manual

Here a child is sitting in a seat that has a
lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind
the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in
a crash the child might slide under the belt. The
belt's force would then be applied right on the
child's abdomen. That could cause serious or
fatal injuries.'
Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt
should be worn low, snug below the hips, and just
touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the
Ghild's pelvic bones in a crash.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plen
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 w
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.
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