1998 Cadillac Catera Owner's Manual - Page 69

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