Seat Belt Maintenance - Honda FIT 2014 Owner's Manual

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The tensioners can also be activated
during a collision in which the front
airbags . In this case, the
do not deploy
airbags would not be needed, but the
extra tension in the seat belt could
be helpful.
If a side curtain airbag deploys
during a side impact, the tensioner
on that side of the vehicle will also
deploy.
When the tensioners are activated,
the seat belts will remain tight until
they are unbuckled.
The SRS indicator will
come on if there is a
problem with your automatic seat
belt tensioners (see page

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 lap/shoulder belts retract easily.
If a belt does not retract easily,
cleaning the belt may correct the
problem (see page
that is not in good 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
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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,
you should have your dealer inspect
the belt, and replace it if necessary.
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
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WARNING:
the entire assembly after it has been
worn in a severe impact even if damage
to the assembly is not obvious.
WARNING:
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.
It is essential to replace
Care should be taken to
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