2010 Pontiac Vibe Owner's Manual - Page 41

Seats and Restraints The best way to protect the fetus is to protect the mother. When a safety belt is worn properly, it is more likely that the fetus will not be hurt in a crash. For pregnant women, as for anyone, the key to making safety belts effective is wearing them properly. When a safety belt extender is installed in the right front passenger safety belt, make sure the passenger airbag status indicator displays ON. See Passenger Airbag Status Indicator on page 4-13. If the indicator shows OFF, disconnect the extender's latch from the buckle then reconnect the safety belt. The passenger airbag status indicator light should be ON and then the safety belt extender can be reconnected. If the safety belt extender is used while the passenger airbag status indicator light is OFF, the right front passenger frontal and seat-mounted side impact airbags (if equipped) may not activate correctly. Always disconnect the extender from the safety belt after you use it so that the airbag will work properly the next time someone uses that seat. 2-21 Safety System Check Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer/retailer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders on page 4-11 for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. See Safety Belt Care on page 2-22. Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. But if a safety belt is not long enough, your dealer/retailer will order you an extender. When you go in to order it, take the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. To help avoid personal injury, do not let someone else use it, and use it only for the seat it is made to fit. The extender has been designed for adults. Never use it for securing child seats. To wear it, just attach it to the regular safety belt. For more information, see the instruction sheet that comes with the extender.