2003 Pontiac Aztek Owner's Manual - Page 75

Restraint System Check 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 k- -rash car. -am-,e the restraint s),.?ms in your vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure your restraint systems are working properly aftera crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If you've had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCIsystem parts? After a very minor collision, nothing may be necessary. But if the belts were stretched, as they wouldbe if worn during a more severe crash, then youneed new parts. 1-68