Service manual
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 RESTMNT 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.
REPLACING
SAFETYBELTSAFTER
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.
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.
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