1997 Cadillac Seville Owner's Manual - Page 58

If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten aqound you, you should w e it. But if a safety belt isn't long enoughto fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go i n t o order it, take the heaviest coat you wili wear, so the extender will be long enough foryou. The extender wil be just for you, and just for the seat in 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 1 t to the regular safety belt. 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. If belts are cut or damaged. replace them. Collision damage also nay 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 an. air bag inflates.you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section. Now and then, make sure the safetybelt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt systemparts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system fron? doing its job, 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. 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.)