72 11... Checklist for automatic seat belt
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| Was the automatic seat 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 seat belt was fastened) |
No → | Replace complete automatic seat 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 seat belt lock when pulled out suddenly? | No → | Replace automatic seat belt (upper seat belt). |
| Yes ↓ | ||
| Does the automatic reel eliminate the belt slack? | No → | Replace automatic seat belt (upper seat belt). |
| Yes ↓ | ||
| Can the seat belt strap be pulled out without jamming? | No → | Automatic reel is loose - tighten reel. If fault persists: Return spring broken - replace automatic seat 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 → | Automatic reel is loose - tighten reel. Excessive friction in belt guides - replace automatic seat belt (upper strap). Return spring broken - replace automatic seat belt (upper seat belt). |
| Yes ↓ | ||
| Does automatic reel make a squeaking noise when belt is fastened or unfastened? | Yes → | Excessive friction in belt guides - replace automatic seat belt (upper strap). Automatic reel is loose - tighten reel. Return spring broken - replace automatic seat belt (upper seat belt). |
| No ↓ |
| Is the plastic casing on the belt tongue free from damage in the area of the belt opening? | No → | Replace complete automatic seat belt |
| Yes ↓ | ||
| Is the fully extended seat belt strap free from: - pinches? - burn marks? - tears and cuts? - creasing? - unraveling? |
No → | Replace complete automatic seat belt |
| Yes ↓ | ||
| When the seat belt is fastened, is the belt tongue ejected by spring pressure from the buckle when the "red button" is pressed? | No → | Replace complete automatic seat belt |
| Yes ↓ | ||
| Does fastened seat belt lock during emergency braking on a dry roadway at double walking speed? | No → | Replace complete automatic seat 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 seat belt (upper seat belt) must be replaced. |
| Yes ↓ | ||
| In the case of seat-integrated seat belts, is front tongue of reclining mechanism or seat rail free of deformation? | No → | Replace both damaged parts and complete automatic-reel seat 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 seat belt is OK! |