2008 Saab 9-5 Owner's Manual - Page 242

95_US_M08.book Page 242 Friday, May 11, 2007 1:06 PM 242 Car care and technical information 8 Check-tighten the wheel bolts after a few miles. Tightening torque Light-alloy wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Steel wheels: 80 ft.lbs. (110 Nm) Safety belts WARNING If the car is involved in a crash, the safety belts, belt pretensioners and other components must be inspected by a workshop. We recommend that you contact an authorized Saab dealer. IB539 Never make any alterations or repairs to the safety belt yourself. Regularly check the function of the safety belts 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. Tightening sequence, wheel bolts Removing the wheel cover Check the anchorage points in the floor. They must not have suffered rust damage. There must be no frayed threads in the webbing. Safety belts must not come into contact with substances such as polishes, oils or other chemicals. If the straps are dirty, wash them with warm water and a detergent or have them replaced. IB1800