1998 Chevrolet Prizm Owner's Manual - Page 75

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will 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, takethe heaviest coat you will wear,so the extender will be long enough for you. The extenderwill be just foryou, and just for the seat your vehicle that 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. 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 in a 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 can rip apart under impact forces just liketorn or 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 or replaced. (See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section for airbag system maintenance information.) Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. If your vehicle has a built-in child restraint, also periodically make sure the harness straps, latch plates, buckle, clip and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or 1-61