2004 Saab 9-3 Owner's Manual - Page 248

248 Car care Safety belts WARNING If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other associated components must be inspected at a Saab dealer. Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belts yourself but visit a Saab dealer. Grease the surfaces indicated with a thin layer of grease Tightening sequence, wheel bolts Check the function of the safety belts regularly as follows: • Hold the diagonal strap and pull it sharply. The safety belt should lock and it should not be possible to withdraw it further. Check the anchorage points in the floor. They must not have suffered rust damage. If a belt is worn or has any fraying edges, it should be replaced. Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes, oil or chemicals. If the belts get dirty, wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced.