Safety Belt Extender; Checking Your Restraint Systems - GMC 1999 Sierra 1500 Pickup Owner's Manual

Seats & Safety Belts
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CAUTION
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Never do this.
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 and
snug on the hips, and just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force
to
the child's pelvic bones in a crash.
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 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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