Restraint System CheckChecking the Restraint SystemsNow and then, make sure the safety belt reminder lightand all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors andanchorages are working properly. Look for any otherloose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you seeanything that might keep a safety belt system from doingits job, 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 orfrayed, get a new one right away.Also look for any opened or broken airbag covers, andhave them repaired or replaced. (The airbag system doesnot need regular maintenance.)Notice: If you damage the covering for the driver’sor the right front passenger’s airbag, or the airbagcovering on the driver’s and right front passenger’sseatback, or the side impact airbag covering onthe ceiling near the side windows, the bag maynot work properly. You may have to replacethe airbag module in the steering wheel, both theairbag module and the instrument panel for theright front passenger’s airbag, the airbag moduleand seatback for the driver’s and right frontpassenger’s seat-mounted side impact airbags,or side impact airbag module and ceiling coveringfor the roof-mounted side impact airbag. Do notopen or break the airbag coverings.1-62
