Pontiac 1993 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 41

Seats & Safety 6elts
Sahty
Belt Extender
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
ksten, 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 a l l 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 Satiety Belts 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 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 have to have safety belt parts,
like the retractor, replaced or anchorage
locations repaired-even if the belt
wasn't being used at
the
time of the
collision.
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