1996 Pontiac Grand Am Owner's Manual - Page 54

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 fasten, your to dealer will order you extender. It's free. When you an go in to orderit, take the heaviest coat will wear, so the you extender will be lsng enough for you. The extender will be just for you, and just for the seat in your vehicle that you choose. Don't let someone use it, and use it else only for the seatit is made t'o To wear it, just attach it fit. to the regular safety belt. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash If you've had a crash, do you need new belts? After a very minor collision, nothingmay be necessary. be i But if the belts were stretched, as they would f worn during a more s'evere crash, hen you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage.also may mean you will need to have safety belt or seat parts repaired or replaced. New and repairs parts may be necessary even.if the belt wasn't being used at the timeof the collision, If your seat adjuster won't work after a crash, the special part of the safety belt that 'throughthe seat to the goes adjuster may need to be replaced. Checking Your Restraint Sys'tems Now and then,make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractorsand anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see ' anything that might keepsafety belt system from a doing its job, have it repaired. If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag system parts. See thepart on the air bag system earlier in this siction. T r or frayed safety belts may not protect in a on you crash. They can apart under impact forces. a belt is rin If torn or frayed, gc .I new one rightaway. . Also lookfor any openedor broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 1-46