HOLDEN VE UTE II 2012 Series - Child Restraints; Older Children; Replacing Airbag System Parts after a Crash

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Holden VE Ute Owner Manual (MY12.5) - 2012 - CRC - 6/28/12
3-12 Seats and Restraints
Replacing Airbag System
Parts after a Crash
Note: After an accident where the
SRS has deployed, the systems,
associated parts and hardware must
be checked and replaced as
required.
Seats, associated parts and
hardware must also be checked and
replaced as required.
The SRS should also be inspected
after an accident if:
.
The dashboard area or steering
wheel is scratched, cracked or
damaged.
.
The seats and upholstery are
damaged.
.
The headliner or trim panels are
damaged.
It is recommended that this work be
carried out by a Holden Dealer or
approved repairer.
Seatbelt pretensioners
Seatbelt pretensioners are part of
the SRS. In certain severe collisions
the seatbelts are tightened by the
seatbelt pretensioners.
Child Restraints
Older Children
A child should use a normal
three-point seatbelt only when:
.
They can sit against the back of
the rear seat with knees bent
comfortably at the edge of
the seat.
.
The lap belt rests low and snug
across the hips, not across the
stomach.