Seat Belts, Inspecting
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Audi Q7, 2009 Audi Q7, 2008 Audi Q7, and 2007 Audi Q7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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 the belt webbing. Refer to SEAT BELT WEBBING, CHECKING yy.
- Check the automatic belt retractor (locking function). Refer to AUTOMATIC BELT RETRACTOR, CHECKING .
- Visual inspection of belt buckle. Refer to BELT LATCH, INSPECTING VISUALLY .
- Belt latch function test refer to SEAT BELT LATCH FUNCTION TEST .
- Check the belt guide rings and locking tongue. Refer to SEAT BELT RELAYS AND BELT TONGUE, CHECKING .
- Check securing components and anchorage points. Refer to ATTACHMENTS AND ATTACHING POINTS, CHECKING AFTER A COLLISION .
- Check the function of the child seat anchorage for additional child seats (not for the driver safety belt). Refer to CHILD SEAT ANCHORAGE, CHECKING FUNCTION .
CAUTION:
If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt replaced, appropriate note should be made in service book.