1993 Chevrolet Lumina Owner's Manual - Page 43

a Checking Your Resfrainf Systems Replacing Safety Belts After Now and then, male sure all yourbelts, Crash buckles, latch plates, retractors, anchorages and reminder systemsare working properly. Look for any loose parts or damage. If you see anything that might keepa restraint system from doing its job, have it repaired. If you've hada 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 worn if during a more severe crash, then you need new belts. If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision damage alsomay mean you will have to have safety belt parts, like the retractor,replaced or anchorage locations repaired-even if the belt wasn't being used at thetime of the collision. Q: What's wrong with this? A The belt is torn. CAUTION [ Torn or frayed belts not may L protect you in a crash. They c i t ~ apart under impact forces.If rip a belt is torn or frayed,get a new