1998 Chevrolet Express Van Owner's Manual - Page 68

But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat youwill wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will Never do this. be just foryou, and just forthe seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don'tlet someone else use it, and use it Here a child sitting in a seat that has a is lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind only for theseat it is made to fit. To wear it, justattach it the child. If the child wears the belt in this way, in to the regular safety belt. a crash the child might slide under the belt. The Checking Your Restraint Systems belt's force would then be applied right on the Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light child's abdomen. That could cause serious or and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and fatal injuries. anchorages are working properly.Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. you see If anything that might keep a safety belt system from Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt doing its job, have it repaired. should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This applies belt force to the child's Torn or frayed safety belts may notprotect you in a pelvic bones in a crash. crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. Also look for any opened or broken air bagcovers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-61