Seat belts
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CARE & MAINTENANCE OF SEAT BELTS
WARNING
• DO NOT allow foreign matter
(particularly sugary food and drink
particles) to enter the seat belt locks -
such substances can render the locks
inoperative.
• Regularly inspect the belt webbing for
signs of fraying, cuts and wear, also
paying particular attention to the
condition of the fixing points and
adjusters.
• DO NOT bleach or dye the webbing.
Clean the webbing using warm water
and non-detergent soap only - allow to
dry naturally and DO NOT retract or use
the belts until they are completely dry.
• Always replace a seat belt that has
withstood the strain of an impact or
shows signs of fraying.
Testing inertia reel belts
From time to time, carry out the following
tests:
1. With the seat belt fastened, give the
webbing near the buckle a quick upward
pull. The buckle must remain securely
locked.
2. With the webbing half unreeled, hold the
tongue plate and give it a quick forward
pull. The mechanism must lock
automatically and prevent any further
unreeling of the belt.
3. With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the
webbing to the limit of its travel. Check
that unreeling is free from snatches and
snags.
If a seat belt should fail any of these tests,
contact your dealer immediately.
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