Chevrolet Trax: Safety System Check
Now and then, check that the safety belt reminder light, safety belts, buckles, latch plates, retractors, and anchorages are all working properly.
Look for any other loose or damaged safety belt system parts that might keep a safety belt system from doing its job. See your dealer to have it repaired. Torn or frayed safety belts may not protect you in a crash. They can rip apart under impact forces. If a belt is torn or frayed, get a new one right away.
Make sure the safety belt reminder light is working. See Safety Belt Reminders
Keep safety belts clean and dry.
See Safety Belt Care
Safety Belt Care
Keep belts clean and dry.
Warning
Do not bleach or dye safety belts.
It may severely weaken them. In a crash, they might not be able to provide adequate protection.
Clean safety belts only with mild soap and lukewarm water.
Replacing Safety Belt System Parts after a Crash
Warning
A crash can damage the safety belt system in the vehicle.
A damaged safety belt system may not properly protect the person using it, resulting in serious injury or even death in a crash. To help make sure the safety belt systems are working properly after a crash, have them inspected and any necessary replacements made as soon as possible.
After a minor crash, replacement of safety belts may not be necessary.
But the safety belt assemblies that were used during any crash may have been stressed or damaged.
See your dealer to have the safety belt assemblies inspected or replaced.
New parts and repairs may be necessary even if the safety belt system was not being used at the time of the crash.
Have the safety belt pretensioners checked if the vehicle has been in a crash, or if the airbag readiness light stays on after you start the vehicle or while you are driving. See Airbag Readiness Light
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Airbag System (U.S. and Canada)
The vehicle has the following
airbags:
A frontal airbag for the driver.
A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger.
A knee airbag for the driver.
A knee airbag for the front
outboard pas
Airbag System (Mexico)
The vehicle has the following
airbags:
A frontal airbag for the driver.
A frontal airbag for the front
outboard passenger.
The vehicle may have the following
airbags:
A seat-mounted side impact
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Diagnostic Instructions
Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this
diagnostic procedure.
Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic
approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
diagnostic category.
Diagnostic Fault
Repairs and inspections required after a collision
WARNING: Restraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help
avoid injury and
ensure that all parts in need of replacement are replaced:
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 bel
