1994 Oldsmobile Silhouette Owner's Manual - Page 43

I Safety Belt Extender I I If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten around you,you should use it. But if a safety belt isn'tlong enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It'sfree. When you go in to order it, take heaviest coat you will the wear, so the extender will be long enough foryou. The extenderwill be just foryou, and justfor the seat inyour vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use it, and useit only for the seat it is made fit. To wear it, just to attach it to theregular safety belt. Replacing Safety Belts A@er a Crash If you've had a crash, doyou need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But i the belts were f stretched, as they would be if worn during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cutor damaged, replace them. Collision damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repairsmay be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the time the of collision. I Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure your belts, all buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look for any loose Wherever the child sits, the lap portion parts or damage. If you see anything of the belt shouldbe worn low and snug that might keep a restraint system from doing its job,have it repaired. on thehips, just touchingthe child's thighs. This applies belt to the force child's pelvic bones ina crash. 41