2004 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual - Page 20

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts The tensioners are designed to activate primarily in frontal collisions, and they should activate in any collision severe enough to cause airbag inflation. However, the tensioners can be activated during a collision in which the airbags do not deploy. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner. Seat Belt Maintenance For safety, you should check the condition of your seat belts regularly. Pull each belt out fully and look for frays, cuts, burns, and wear. Check that the latches work smoothly and the belts retract easily. Any belt that is not in good condition or not working properly will not provide good protection and should be replaced as soon as possible. Acura provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See your Acura Warranty Information booklet for details. If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by the dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. The dealer should also inspect the anchors for damage and replace them if needed. If the automatic seat belt tensioners activate during a crash, they must be replaced. For information on how to clean your seat belts, see page 143 . Not checking or maintaining seat belts can result in serious injury or death if the seat belts do not work properly when needed. Check your seat belts regularly and have any problem corrected as soon as possible. Driver and Passenger Safety 17