1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 54
1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Manual
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Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should useit. But if a safety belt isn't enough tofasten, your long 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 you. The extender for will bejust for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone use it, and useit else only for the seat it is made to fit. wear it, just attach it To 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, they would be worn as if during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure safety belt reminder the 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 belt is torn orfrayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. air bag system (The 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. parts and repairs New may be necessary even if belt wasn't being used at the the time of the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, special the part of the safety belt that goes through the to the seat 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