1998 GMC Sonoma 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 enohgh to fasten,your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just foryou, and just forthe seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, justattach it to theregular safety belt. 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. Look for any other loose ordamaged safety belt system parts. If you see 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 can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed,get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-48