1997 Chevrolet Malibu Owner's Manual - Page 56

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. But if a safety belt isn't long enoughfasten, your to dealer willorder you an extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enoughfor you. The extender will be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone use it, and use it else only for the seatit is made to fit. To wear it, justattach 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, they wouldbe if worn as during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. 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 loose or damaged safety belt system parts. you see If anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They canrip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken bag covers, and air have them repaired or replaced. air bag system (The does not need regular maintenance.) If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage alsomay mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repair may be necessary even if the wasn't being used at belt the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a the special crash, part of the safety belt that goes through seat to the the adjuster may need to be replaced. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts.See the part on air bag system earlier in the this section. 1-47