Check belt latch function

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Check belt latch:

Push locking tongue into belt buckle until it engages audibly. Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged by giving belt webbing a firm jerk.

If belt tongue fails even only once to engage properly in belt buckle during at least 5 tests, complete seat belt with belt buckle must be replaced.

Check release mechanism:

Release seat belt by pressing button on belt latch with finger pressure.
When belt is slack, locking tongue must spring out of belt buckle on its own.

Perform test at least 5 times. If belt tongue fails even only once to spring out of buckle, complete seat belt with belt buckle must be replaced.

CAUTION: Under no circumstances may grease be used to eliminate noise or stiffness at belt buckle buttons.