1997 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 57

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety isn't long enough to fasten, your belt deder will order you an extender. It's free. When you go in toorder 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 for the seat in your vehicle that just you choose. Don'tlet someone else use it, and use it only for the seat is made to fit. To wear it, just attach it it to the regular safety belt. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, you need new belts? do After a veryminor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts werestretched, 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 the safety belt reminder light If belts are cut ordamaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need have safety belt to or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessaryeven if the belt wasn't being used at the time of the collision. If an air baginflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier and all yourbelts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly.Look for any other 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. a Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one 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.) in this section.