1997 Pontiac Grand Prix Owner's Manual - Page 71

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt willfasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt isn't long enough to fasten,your dealer 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 be just for you, and just for the in your vehicle that seat you choose. Don't let someone else use it, use it and only for the seat it ismade to fit.To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure thesafety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt and built-in child restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-inchild restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can ripapart under impact forces. If a beltis torn or frayed, get a new one right away. If your vehicle has the built-in child restraint,torn or frayed harness straps can rip apartunder impact forces just like torn or frayed safety belts can. They may not protect a child in a crash.If a harness strap is or torn frayed, get a new harness 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.) 1-63