1995 Pontiac Bonneville Owner's Manual - Page 49

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 you dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When 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, and just forthe seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made tofit. 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,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. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systemsare working properly. Look for any other loose 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 not protect you in a crash. They canrip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed. get a new right awav. one 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 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 seat to the adjuster may need to be replaced. 1-42