Check seat belt function

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Fig 1: Identifying Pulling And Jerking Belt Repeatedly To Check Function

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Check that the seat belt (inertia) reel inhibits seat belt movement correctly. Pull and jerk the belt repeatedly to check the function.

WARNING:

The ignition must never, under any circumstances, be switched on when the connector for the SRS ignition cable is being removed or installed.

Ignition in position II. Connect the battery negative lead.

Fig 2: Identifying SRS Indicator Lamp

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NOTE:

Check that the SRS indicator lamp is not defective by turning the key to position II. The SRS indicator lamp must light and go out after approximately 7 seconds.

Check that the SRS indicator lamp in the combined instrument panel is not constantly lit. Fault-trace the SRS system if the lamp is constantly lit.