1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Owner's Manual - Page 54

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. But if a safety belt isn't long enough tofasten, your retailer will order 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 enough for you. The extender will bejust for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and useit only for the seat it is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? After avery minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and Look for any other anchorages are working properly. loose or damaged 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 is belt torn orfrayed, 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.) If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision darnage also may mean you will need to have safety b or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs 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 special part of the safety belt that goes through the to seat 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 the air bag system earlier in this section. 1-47