1995 Pontiac Sunfire Owner's Manual - Page 52

Safety Belt Extender If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten should useit. Replacing Seat and Restraint System Crash you Parts rI around you,a After If you've had a crash, you need new belts? do After avery minor collision, nothing may be necessary. be But if the belts were stretched, as they would if worn during a more severe crash, you need new belts. then I , I' I But if a safetybelt isn't long enough to fasten, your dealer will order you an extender. It's free. Whenyou go in to order it, take the heaviest coatyou will wear, so the extender will be long enough for you. The extenderwill be just foryou, and just forthe seat inyour vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone else use and use it 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 all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systems are working properly. Look forany other loose or damaged restraint system parts. If you see anything that might keep a restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. Torn or frayed belts may not protectyou in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces.If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage alsomay mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and repair may be necessary even if the belt wasn't being used at the timeof the collision. .-, r.7 ,? I 1-45