Seat Belt Care; After A Crash - Cadillac XT5 2017 Owner's Manual

Seat Belt Care

Keep belts clean and dry.
Warning
Do not bleach or dye seat belt
webbing. It may severely weaken
the webbing. In a crash, they might
not be able to provide adequate
protection. Clean and rinse seat belt
webbing only with mild soap and
lukewarm water. Allow the webbing
to dry.
Safety belts should be properly cared
for and maintained.
Safety belt hardware should be kept
dry and free of dust or debris. Exterior
hard surfaces and safety belt webbing
may be lightly cleaned with mild soap
and water as necessary. Ensure there
is not excessive dust or debris in the
mechanism. If dust or debris exists in
the system please see the dealer. Parts
may need to be replaced to ensure
proper functionality of the system.
Replacing Safety Belt
System Parts after a Crash
Warning
A crash can damage the safety belt
system in the vehicle. A damaged
safety belt system may not properly
protect the person using it,
resulting in serious injury or even
death in a crash. To help make sure
the safety belt systems are working
properly after a crash, have them
inspected and any necessary
replacements made as soon as
possible.
After a minor crash, replacement of
safety belts may not be necessary. But
the safety belt assemblies that were
used during any crash may have been
stressed or damaged. See your dealer
to have the safety belt assemblies
inspected or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be
necessary even if the safety belt
system was not being used at the time
of the crash.
SEATS AND RESTRAINTS
Have the safety belt pretensioners
checked if the vehicle has been in a
crash, or if the airbag readiness light
stays on after you start the vehicle or
while you are driving. See Airbag
Readiness Light 0 120.
Warning
Safety procedures must be followed
at all times when disposing of the
vehicle or vehicle parts. Disposal
should be performed only by an
authorised service centre, to help
protect the environment and your
health.
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