Check belt webbing

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Pull belt completely out of retractor or lap belt adjustment tongue.
Inspect belt webbing for contamination and, if necessary, wash with mild soap solution → also refer to Operating Manual.

If one of the types of damage (1 and 2) shown in the following is detected on a vehicle which has been in an accident - seatbelt must be replaced completely with belt latch.
If damage as illustrated under points 1, 2 or 3 is determined on vehicle which has not been involved in an accident, it is sufficient to replace damaged belt only.

Fig 1: Checking Belt Webbing - Belt Webbing Cut, Torn Or Chafed

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1 - Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.

Fig 2: Checking Belt Webbing - Webbing Loops On Belt Edge Torn

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2 - Webbing loops on belt edge torn.

Fig 3: Checking Belt Webbing - Burned Spots From Cigarettes Or Something Else

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3 - Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.