Seat Belt Maintenance - Honda 2007 Civic Hatchback Owner's Manual

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 the belt
may correct the problem (see page
). Any belt that is not in good
429
condition or working properly will
not provide good protection and
should be replaced as soon as
possible.
WARNING: No modifications or
additions should be made by the user
which will either prevent the seat belt
adjusting devices from operating to
remove slack, or prevent the seat belt
assembly from being adjusted to remove
slack.
Additional Information About Your Seat Belts
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.
WARNING: 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.
WARNING: Care should be taken to
avoid contamination of the webbing with
polishes, oils and chemicals, 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.
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
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