Owner's Manual

Checking Your Restraint Systems
Now and then, make sure all your belts,
buckles, latch plates, retractors,
anchorages and reminder systems are
working properly.
Look for any loose
parts
or damage. If you see anything that
might keep a restraint system from
doing its job, have it repaired.
Replacing Safety Belts After a
Crash
If you’ve had a crash, do you need new
belts?
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 belts are cut or damaged, replace
them. Collision damage also may mean
you will have
to have safety belt parts,
like the retractor, replaced or anchorage
locations repaired-even
if the belt
wasn’t being used at the time of the
collision.
Q: What’s wrong with this?
A: The belt is torn.
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Torn or frayed belts may not
L 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.
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