Replacing Safety Belts - GMC Hummer H3 2008 Owner's Handbook Manual

Seats and Restraints

Replacing Safety Belts

CAUTION
Care should be taken to avoid
contamination of the webbing
with polishes, oils and chemi-
cals, and particularly battery
acid. Cleaning may safely be
carried out using mild soap and
water. The belt should be
replaced if webbing becomes
frayed, contaminated or
damaged.
It is essential to replace the
entire assembly after it has been
worn in a severe impact even if
damage to the assembly is not
obvious.
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CAUTION
A crash can damage the
restraint systems so that they
do not provide proper protec-
tion. This could result in serious
injury or even death in a colli-
sion. To help make sure your
restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have
them inspected and replaced,
as necessary, as soon as
possible.
If you have been in a collision
where the belts may have been
stretched, or if the safety belt is cut
or damaged, the belt needs to be
replaced. Repairs may be neces-
sary even if the safety belt was not
used at the time of the collision.
Have the restraint system inspect-
ed after a collision.
If you are in a collision serious
enough to deploy the air bags, any
belt worn during the collision must
be replaced.