1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Owner's Manual - Page 64

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 enough to fasten, your retailer will order an extender. It's free. When you 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 seatin your vehicle that you choose. Don't someone else use it, and use let it only for the seatit is made to fit. To wear it, attach it just to the regular safety belt. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very 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. 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. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the timeof the collision. If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, special the part of the safety belt that goes through the seat to 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. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and for anchorages are working properly. Look any other If loose or damaged safety belt system parts. 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. belt is If a torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-52