Pontiac 1996 Grand Am Owner's Manual page 54

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 lsng 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 t'o
fit.
To wear it, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
Checking Your Restraint Sys'tems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and
anchorages are working properly. Look for
any
other
loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see
'
anything that might keep a safety belt system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
T o r n or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash. They can rin apart under impact forces. If a belt is
torn or frayed, gc
.
.I
new one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken
a i r
bag covers, and
have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
Replacing Restraint System Parts
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 i f worn
during a more s'evere crash,
hen 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,
If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special
part of the safety belt that goes 'through the seat to the
adjuster may need to be replaced.
If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part on
the
air bag system earlier
in this siction.
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