1996 Chevrolet Camaro Owner's Manual - Page 52

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety beltwill fasten 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 heaviest coatyou will wear, so the the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for and just for the seat your vehicle that you, in 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 it to the regular safety belt. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash,do you need new belts? Aftcr a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. Bul if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn during amore severe crash, then need new belts. you If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision danartge also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seatparts 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 airbag system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this cection. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latchplates, 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 from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apartunder impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get new one rightaway. a Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired orreplaced. (The airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-41