2006 Honda S2000 Owner's Manual - Page 19

Additional Information About Your Seat Belts Automatic Seat Belt Tensioners 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 front airbags do not deploy. In this case, the airbags would not be needed, but the additional restraint could be helpful. For added protection, the seat belts are equipped with automatic seat belt tensioners. When activated, the tensioners immediately tighten the belts to help hold the driver and a passenger in place. When the tensioners are activated, the seat belts will remain tight until they are unbuckled in the normal manner. If the seat belt tensioners ever activate, they must be replaced, because the belts would no longer retract properly. 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. If a belt does not retract easily, cleaning it may correct the problem (see page 157 ). 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. Honda provides a lifetime warranty on seat belts for U.S. models. See your Honda Warranty Information booklet for details. If a seat belt is worn during a crash, it must be replaced by your dealer. A belt that has been worn during a crash may not provide the same level of protection in a subsequent crash. 18