1997 Buick Riviera Owner's Manual - Page 58

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should,use it. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure safety belt reminder light the and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look any other for But if a safety belt long enough to isn't fasten, your If an dealer will order you extender. It's free. When you go loose or damaged safety belt system parts. you see a anything that might keep safety belt system from in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear,the so doing its job, have it repaired. extender willbe long enough for you. The extender will Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect in a you be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don'tlet someone else use it, and useit crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. belt is If a only for the seat it is made to fit.To wear it, just attach it torn or frayed, get a new one right away. to the regular safety belt. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repairedor replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-47