Safety Belt Extender; Checking Your Restraint Systems - Chevrolet 1999 Prizm Owner's Manual

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. If your vehicle has a
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built in child restraint, also periodically make sure the
harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip and anchorages
are working properly. Look for any other loose or
damaged safety belt and built
parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt
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or built in child restraint system from doing its job, have
it repaired.
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in child restraint system
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.
If your vehicle has the built
frayed harness straps can rip apart under impact forces
just like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may not
protect a child in a crash. If a harness strap is torn or
frayed, get a new harness right away.
Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (See the part on the air
bag system earlier in this section for air bag system
maintenance information.)
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in child restraint, torn or
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