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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.
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Checking Your Restraint
Systems
Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light
and all yaur 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.
Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a
crash.
They
can
rip apart under impact forces. I f a
belt is
torn
or frayed, get
a new
one right away.
Also look for any opened or broken
air
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 if
worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If belts are cwt,or damaged, replace them. Collision'
damage
also
may
mean
you. will
need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired ar replaced. New
pats
and repairs
may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at
the time of the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag
system parts.
See
the part on the air blag
system
earlier in
this section.
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