If you ever see a label on the driver's safety belt that
says to replace the belt, be sure to do so. Then the new
belt will be there to help protect you in a collision.
You would see this label on the belt near the latch plate.
If belts are cut or damaged, replace them. Collision
damage also may mean you will need to have safety belt
or seat parts repaired or replaced. New parts and
repairs may be necessary even it the belt wasn't being
used at the time of the collision.
If an air bag inflates, you'll need to replace air bag
system parts. See the part on the air bag system earlier
in this section.
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