1996 GMC Safari Owner's Manual - Page 60

Checking Your Restraint Systems Now and then, make sure the safety belt reminder light and all your belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors and anchorages are working properly. Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts. If you see anything that might keep a safety belt system from doing its 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 or frayed, get a new one right away. Also look for any opened or broken air bag covers, and have them repaired or replaced. (The air bag system does not need regular maintenance.) 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 that says toreplace 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 latch plate. If belts are cut damaged, replace them. Collision damage or also may mecan you need to have safety belt seat parts will or repaired or replaced. New and repairs may be necessary parts even if the belt wasn't being used at the time collision. of the 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. 1-52