Owner's Manual

Replacing Restraint System Parts
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
you ever see a label on a right front safety belt in a
two-door Utility model 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, You would see this 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.
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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