1996 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 62

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 an extender. It's free. you When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, the so extender willbe long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and for the seat in your vehicle that just you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it only for the seatit is made to fit. wear it, just attach To it to the regular safety belt. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can apart under impact forces. If a belt rip is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. I Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repairedor replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, you need new belts? do 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 replaced. New parts and repairs or may be necessaryeven if the belt wasn't being used at the timeof the collision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need replace air bag to system parts. See the part the air bag system earlier on in this section. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and Look for any other anchorages are working properly. loose or damaged safetybelt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. 1-47