2008 Suzuki XL7 Owner's Manual - Page 51

SEATS AND RESTRAINT SYSTEMS Restraint System Check Checking the Restraint Systems Safety Belts Now and then, make sure all of the safety 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. Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. Refer to "Safety Belt Reminders" in "Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators" in the "Instrument Panel" section for more information. Keep safety belts clean and dry. Refer to "Care of Safety Belts" in "Appearance Care" in the "Service and Appearance Care" section for more information. Airbags The airbag system does not need regularly scheduled maintenance or replacement. Make sure the airbag readiness light is working. Refer to "Airbag Readiness Light" in "Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators" in the "Instrument Panel" section for more information. CAUTION If an airbag covering is damaged, opened, or broken, the airbag may not work properly. Do not open or break the airbag coverings. If there are any opened or broken airbag covers, have the airbag covering and/or airbag module replaced. For the location of the airbag modules, refer to "What Makes an Airbag Inflate?" in this section. See your dealer for service. After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary. But the belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer to have your safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced. If your vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH system parts. New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash. If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section. Have your safety belt pretensioners checked if your vehicle has been in a crash, if your airbag readiness light stays on after you start your vehicle, or while you are driving. Refer to "Airbag Readiness Light" in "Warning Lights, Gages, and Indicators" in the "Instrument Panel" section. Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash WARNING A crash can damage the restraint systems 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 after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible. If you have had a crash, do you need new belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? 1-40