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Essential Safety Equipment

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WARNING

Using an Improper Extender:
Using a seat belt extender that is
for another person or a different
vehicle or seat is dangerous. The
seat belt will not provide adequate
protection and the user could be
seriously injured in an accident.
Only use the extender provided for
you and for the particular vehicle
and seat. NEVER use the extender
in a different vehicle or seat.

WARNING

Unnecessary Use of an Extender:
Using a seat belt extender when not
necessary is dangerous. The seat
belt will be too long and not fit prop-
erly. In an accident, the seat belt
will not provide adequate protec-
tion and you could be seriously
injured. Only use the extender
when it is required to fasten the seat
belt properly.

WARNING

Using an Extender That is Too
Long:
Using an extender that is too long is
dangerous. The seat belt will not fit
properly. In an accident, the seat
belt will not provide adequate
protection and you could be seri-
ously injured. Don’t use the
extender or choose one shorter in
length if the distance between the
extender’s buckle and the center of
the user’s body is less than 6 inches.