Owner’s Manual

Black plate (37,1)
GMC Yukon/Yukon XL Owner Manual - 2011
Seats and Restraints 3-37
Buckle, position and release it the
same way as the lap part of a
lap-shoulder belt.
To make the belt shorter, pull its free
end as shown until the belt is snug.
If the belt is not long enough, see
Safety Belt Extender on page 3‑37.
Make sure the release button on the
buckle is positioned so you would
be able to unbuckle the safety belt
quickly if necessary.
If you find that the latch plate will
not go fully into the buckle, see if
you are using the correct buckle. Be
sure that the latch plate clicks when
inserted into the buckle.
Safety Belt Extender
If the vehicle's safety belt will fasten
around you, you should use it.
But if a safety belt is not long
enough, your dealer will order you
an extender. When you go in to
order it, take the heaviest coat you
will wear, so the extender will be
long enough for you. To help avoid
personal injury, do not let someone
else use it, and use it only for the
seat it is made to fit. The extender
has been designed for adults. Never
use it for securing child seats. To
wear it, attach it to the regular safety
belt. For more information, see the
instruction sheet that comes with
the extender.
Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the
safety belt reminder light, safety
belts, buckles, latch plates,
retractors, and anchorages are
working properly. Look for any
other loose or damaged safety belt
system parts that might keep a
safety belt system from doing its
job. See your dealer to have it
repaired. 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.
Make sure the safety belt reminder
light is working. See Safety Belt
Reminders on page 5‑17 for more
information.
Keep safety belts clean and dry.
See Safety Belt Care on page 3‑38.