1995 Oldsmobile 88 Owner's Manual - Page 51

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, YQU should use it. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten, your retailer will order you an extender. It's When you free. 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 for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let 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. Replacing Seat and 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 beltswere stretched, as they would if worn be during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your belts, buckles, latch all plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are worlung properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraintsystem from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts may protect you in a crash. not They can rip apart underimpact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a newone right away. 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. parts and repairs New may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the spec part of the safety belt that goes through the seat tothe adjuster may need to replaced. be