Replacing Restraint System Parts After A Crash - Chevrolet Malibu 2010 Owner's Manual

Replacing Restraint System Parts
After a Crash
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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.
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If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new
safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts?
After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary.
But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any
crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your
dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies
inspected or replaced.
If the 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
safety 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 the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle
has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on
after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving.
See Airbag Readiness Light on page 4-28.