1997 Chevrolet Cavalier Owner's Manual - Page 58

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you you, should useit. But if a safety belt isn't long enough fasten, your to dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When you go in to orderit, take the heaviest coat you will wear, the so extender will be long enough you. The extender will for be just for you, andjust for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use and useit it, only for the seatit 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, you need new belts? do After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they would if worn be during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut damaged, replace them. Collision or damage also may mean you will needhave safety belt to or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairs may be necessary even the belt wasn't being used at if the time of the collision. If an air bag inflates, you'll need replace air bag to Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light system parts.See the part on the bag system earlier in air and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and this section. anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. you see If anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may protect you in a not crash. Theycan rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new right away. one Checking Your Restraint Systems Also lookfor any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repairedor replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.)