1993 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 41

Seats & Safety 6elts Sahty Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. The automatic lap-shoulder belt has plenty of extra length builtin, so it will fasten around almostall people. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to ksten, your dealer willorder you an extender. It's free. Whenyou go in to order it, 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 seatin 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, just attach it tothe regular safety belt. a Checking Your Restraint Systems Replacing Satiety Belts After Now and then, make sureal your belts, Crash l buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keep a restraint systemfrom doing its job, have it repaired. If you've had a crash, doyou need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, asthey would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damagealso may mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor, replaced anchorage or locations repaired-even if the belt wasn't being used at time of the the collision. 8 8 8 40