1995 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 70

SAFETYBELT EXTENDER If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten aroundyou, 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. Whenyou go in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough foryou. The extender will be justfor you, and just for the seatin your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someoneelse use it, and use it only for the seatit is made tofit. To wear it, just attach to theregular safety belt. it -- CHECKING YOUR R E S T U N T SYSTEMS Now and then, make sure your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, all anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look forany other loose or damaged restraintsystem parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts may not protectyou in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn orfrayed, get a new one right away. REPLACING SEATAND R E S T M N T SYSTEM PARTSAFTER A CRASH If you've had a crash,do you need new belts? After avery 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 replaced. or New parts and repairs be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used may at thetime of the collision. 1-51