Seat Belts, Inspecting
WARNING:
After every accident the seat belt system must be inspected systematically! If damage is determined when inspecting the check points, customer must be informed regarding necessity of changing belts.
Inspection Points
- Check belt webbing BELT WEBBING, CHECKING .
- Check the automatic belt retractor (locking function)AUTOMATIC BELT RETRACTOR LOCKING FUNCTION, CHECKING .
- Visual inspection of belt buckle BELT LATCH, INSPECTION .
- Belt latch function test BELT LATCH, CHECKING FUNCTION .
- Check belt guide rings and locking tongue BELT GUIDE RINGS AND LOCKING TONGUE, CHECKING .
- Check securing components and anchorage points MOUNTING COMPONENTS AND POINTS, CHECKING AFTER AN ACCIDENT .
- Check the function of the child seat anchorage for additional child seats (not for the driver safety belt) CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE, CHECKING FUNCTION .
CAUTION:
If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, appropriate note should be made in service book.