1998 Cadillac DeVille Owner's Manual - Page 68

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 enoughfasten, your to dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When go you in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, the so extender willbe long enoughfor you. The extender will be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don'tlet someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear just attach it it, to the regular safety belt. 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 wouldifbe 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 or replaced. New parts and repairs if may be necessary even the belt wasn't being used at the time of collision. the If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag in system parts. See the part on theair bag system earlier 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 anchorages are working properly. Lookfor any other loose or damaged safety system parts.If you see belt anything that might keep a safety system from belt doing its job, have it repaired. a Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. beltis If a torn or frayed, get a new right away. one Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repairedor replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-53