Checklist for 3-point automatic-reel belt (Cooper Convertible)
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| Was the automatic safety belt with lower strap replaced after an accident, e.g. frontal and/or oblique collision in which the impact absorbers/deformation elements were permanently deformed? (only while safety belt was fastened) |
No | Replace complete automatic safety belt The following must also be checked and replaced, if necessary: seatbelt mounts on the vehicle body seatbelt mounts on the seat seat rails. |
| Yes | ||
| Does safety belt lock when pulled out suddenly? | No | Replace automatic safety belt (upper seat belt). |
| Does the electrically motorized reel eliminate the belt slack? | No | Replace automatic safety belt (upper seat belt). |
| Yes | ||
| Yes | ||
| Can the seat belt strap be pulled out without clamping? | No | Electrically motorized reel is loose - tighten reel. If fault persists: Return spring broken - replace automatic safety belt (upper seat belt). |
| Yes | ||
| Does the strap on the front seat belts retract automatically? Does the strap on the rear seat belts retract automatically, a small remaining loop is acceptable if this remaining loop is fully retracted when the seat belt strap is readjusted. |
No | Electrically motorized reel is loose - tighten reel. Excessive friction in belt guides - replace automatic safety belt (upper strap). Return spring broken - replace automatic safety belt (upper seat belt). |
| Yes | ||
| Does electrically motorized reel make a squeaking when belt is fastened or unfastened? | Yes | Excessive friction in belt guides - replace automatic safety belt (upper strap). Electrically motorized reel is loose - tighten reel. Return spring broken - replace automatic safety belt (upper seat belt). |
| No |
| Is the plastic sheathing on the belt tongue free from damage near the belt opening? | No | Replace complete automatic safety belt |
| Yes | ||
| Is the fully extended seat belt strap free from pinches, combustion marks, tears and cuts, creasing and unraveling? |
No | Replace complete automatic safety belt |
| Yes | ||
| When the safety belt is fastened, is the belt tongue ejected by spring pressure from the buckle when the "red button" is pressed? | No | Replace complete automatic safety belt |
| Yes | ||
| Does fastened seat belt lock during emergency braking on a dry roadway at double walking speed? | No | Replace complete automatic safety belt |
| Yes | ||
| Is fully pulled-out seat belt strap free of serious dirt and other marks? | No | If dirt and marks cannot be removed with commercially available mild detergent, the automatic safety belt (upper seat belt) must be replaced. |
| Yes | ||
| In the case of seat-integrated safety belts, is front tongue of reclining mechanism or seat rail free of deformation? | No | Replace both damaged parts and complete automatic-reel safety belt. The following must also be checked and replaced, if necessary: seatbelt mounts on the vehicle body seatbelt mounts on the seat seat rails. |
| Yes | ||
| The automatic safety belt is OK! |