TrailBlazer 4WD L6-4.2L VIN S (2002)
Seat Belt: Customer Safety Information
CAUTION:
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To help avoid personal injury from unrepaired crash damage to a restraint system, perform the seat belt check for each seat belt system.
Replace the seat belt system If there is any doubt about the condition Of system components.
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A child in a rear-facing child restraint can be seriously injured if the right front passengers air bag inflates. This is because the back Of a
rear-facing child restraint would be very close to the inflating air bag. NEVER use a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle. If a
forward-facing child restraint is suitable for your child, ALWAYS move the front passenger seat as far back as it will go and then Install
the child restraint. Be sure the child restraint position does not conflict with any additional requirements provided by the manufacture.
For more information, refer to the vehicle owners manual and the instruction that came with the child restraint.
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Perform this test in an area clear Of other vehicles or obstructions. Do not conduct this test on the open road. A large, empty parking lot
is suitable. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the vehicle and possible personal injury.
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Restraint Systems can be damaged in a collision. To help avoid injury and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are replaced:
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Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air
bags and seat belt pretensioners. This not only includes seat belt systems in use by people Of adult size, but seat belt systems used to
secure child restraints, infant carriers and booster seats, including LATCH system and top tether anchorages.
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Replace any seat belt system that has torn, worn, or damaged components. This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in
child restraints and LATCH system components, if any.
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Replace any seat belt system if you observe the words "REPLACE" or "CAUTION", or if a yellow tag is visible. Do not replace a seat
belt if only the child seat caution label is visible.
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Replace any seat belt system if you are doubtful about Its condition. This not only Includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child
restraints, LATCH system components, and any restraint system used to secure infant carriers, child restraints, and booster seats.
Do NOT replace single seat belt system components in vehicles that have been In a collision as described above. Always replace the entire
seat belt system with the buckle, guide and retractor assembly, which includes the latch and webbing material.
Seat Belt Service Precautions
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Do not bleach or dye the seat belt webbing. Use only the following items in order to clean the seat belt webbing:
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A mild soap and water solution
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A soft brush or cloth
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Keep sharp edges and damaging objects away from the seat belts. Do not bend or damage any part of the seat belt buckle or latch plate. Replace
any seat belts that are cut or otherwise damaged in any manner.
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Use only the correct seat belt anchor fasteners. Begin tightening the seat belt anchor fasteners by hand in order to ensure that the bolt is threaded
straight. Tighten the correct seat belt anchor nut to the correct torque value. Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.
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Some seat belts and retractors require service as a set with service replacement components only. Do not repair individual components that require
service as a set.
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Verify that the replacement part number is correct for the vehicle at that seating position. Do not substitute a seat belt from a different seating
position.
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Replace any seat belts that have a visible Caution label instructing replacement.
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Some seat belts have an Energy Management Loop. An Energy Management Loop is an overlap of the seat belt webbing that is stitched together.
If any separated stitching exists, replace the seat belt.
