1998 Buick Skylark Owner's Manual - Page 59

Saf y -~ eltExteSer If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. If you've had a crash, you need new belts? do But if a safety belt isn't long enough to your fasten, After a very minor collision, nothing may necessary. be dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go But if the belts were stretched, they would be worn as if in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, the so during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. extender will be long enough you. The extender will for If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt you choose. Don't let someone use it, and use it else or seat parts repairedor replaced. New parts and repairs only for the seatit is made to fit.To wear it,just attach it may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at to the regular safety belt. the timeof the collision. Replacing Restra .t System Parts After a Crash 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 If loose or damaged safety belt system parts. you see anything that might keepsafety belt system from a 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.belt is If a 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.) 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 replacebag air system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. 1-52