Safety Belt Extender
Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
If the vehicle’s safety belt will fasten around you, you
should use it.
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new belts?
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 for you, and just for the 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, just attach it
to the regular safety belt.
After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary.
But if the belts were stretched, as they would be if worn
during a more severe crash, then you need new belts.
If you ever see a label on
the driver’s safety belt that
says to replace the belt, be
sure to do so. Then the new
belt will be there to help
protect you in a collision.
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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. 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.
label on the belt near
the door opening.
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 parts and repairs
may be necessary even if the belt wasn’t being used at
the time of the collision.
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 air bag system
does not need regular maintenance.)
If an air bag inflates, you’ll need to replace air bag system
parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier in this section.
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Product Specification
Categories | Chevrolet Manuals, Chevrolet S10 Manuals |
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Document Type | Free Auto PDF Owners Manual Download |
Tags | Chevrolet S10 4.3 |
Model Year | 2000 |
Download File |
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Document File Type | |
Publisher | chevrolet.com |
Wikipedia's Page | Chevrolet S-10 |
Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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