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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.
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. 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.
Tom or frayed safety belts may not protect
you in a
crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is
torn
o r 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 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 section.
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