1996 GMC Yukon Owner's Manual - Page 63

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you, you should use it. Never do this. Here a child is sitting in seat that has a a lap-shoulder belt, but the shoulder part is behind the child. If the child wears the belt in this in way, a crash the childmight slide under the belt. The belt's force wouldthen be applied right on the child's abdomen. That could cause serious or fatal injuries. Wherever the child sits, the lap portion of the belt should be worn low and snug on the hips, just touching the child's thighs. This appliesbelt force to the child's pelvic bones in a crash. 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 the heaviest coat you will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extender will be just foryou, and just forthe 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, justattach it to the regular safety belt. Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages areworking properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. 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 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 airbag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-55