Replacing Restraint System Parts After a Crash
WARNING:
A crash can damage the restraint systems in your
vehicle. A damaged restraint system may not
properly protect the person using it, resulting in
serious injury or even death in a crash. To help
make sure your restraint systems are working
properly after a crash, have them inspected and
any necessary replacements made as soon as
possible.
If the vehicle has been in a crash, do you need new safety belts or LATCH system (if equipped) parts? After a very minor crash, nothing may be necessary.
But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged. See your dealer/retailer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.
If the vehicle has the LATCH system and it was being used during a crash, you may need new LATCH system parts.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt or LATCH system (if equipped), was not being used at the time of the crash.
If an airbag inflates, you will need to replace airbag system parts. See the part on the airbag system earlier in this section.
Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, if the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started, or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light.
See also:
Vehicle Messages
Messages displayed on the DIC indicate the status of the vehicle or some action
that may be needed to correct a condition. Multiple messages may display one after
the other.
The messages that do ...
Automatic EPB Release
The EPB will automatically release if the vehicle is running, placed into gear,
and an attempt is made to drive away. Avoid rapid acceleration when the EPB is applied,
to preserve parking brake li ...
Rear Window Lockout
Rear Window Lockout
This feature prevents the rear
passenger windows from operating,
except from the driver position.
Press o to activate the rear
window lockout switch. The LED (A)
comes ...