1997 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 73

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 to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. When go you in to order it, take heaviest coat you will wear, so the the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just for you, andjust 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 it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure safety beltreminder light the and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly.If your vehiclehas a built-in child restraint, also periodically make the sure harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look any other for loose or damaged safety belt and built-in child restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt or built-in child restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you ain crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get new one right away. a If your vehicle has the built-in child restraint, torn or frayed harness straps rip apart under can impact forces just like tornor frayed safety belts can. They may not protect a child in a crash. If a harness strap is torn or frayed, get a new harness right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired replaced. (The air bag system or does not need regular maintenance.) 1-59