Checking Look And Operation Of Seat-Belt Buckle

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Inspect the belt buckle for crack formation and flaking.

In the case of damage, the entire seat belt and belt buckle must be replaced.

Checking seat-belt buckle

Push the belt latch into the seat-belt buckle until it engages with an audible click. Check whether the lock mechanism has engaged by pulling strongly on the belt strap.

If the belt tongue fails to lock in the belt buckle even just once in at least 5 test procedures, the entire seat belt and belt buckle must be replaced.

Check seat-belt buckle release

Release the seat belt by pressing with a finger on the button on the belt buckle.

Carry out the test procedure at least 5 times. If the belt tongue fails to jump out even just once, the entire seat belt and belt buckle must be replaced.

Information

Lubricants must never be used to eliminate noises or free up the buttons on the seat-belt buckles.