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Seatbelt Pretensioners Inspect the seatbelts and attachments including the webbing and all hardware periodically for cracks, cuts, gashes, tears, damage, loose bolts or worn areas. Replace the seatbelts even if only minor damage is found.
CAUTION
� Keep the belts free of polishes, oils, chemicals and particularly battery acid.
� Never attempt to make modifications or changes that will prevent the seatbelt from operating properly.
1-5. Seatbelt Pretensioners The following seatbelts have a seatbelt pretensioner.
� Driver’ s seatbelt � Front passenger’ s seatbelt
The seatbelt pretensioners are designed to be activated in the event of an accident involving a moderate to severe frontal and side collision and rollover accident.
WARNING
�
To obtain maximum protection,
the occupants should sit in an
upright
position
with
their
seatbelts
properly
fastened.
Refer to " Seatbelts " �P41.
�
Do not modify, remove or strike
the seatbelt retractor assemblies
equipped
with
seatbelt
pretensioners
or
surrounding
area. This could result in accidental
activation of the seatbelt
pretensioners or could make the
system
inoperative,
possibly
resulting in serious injury. Seatbelt
pretensioners have no userserviceable
parts. For required
servicing of seatbelt retractors
equipped
with
seatbelt
pretensioners,
consult
your
SUBARU dealer.