Pull the belt out completely and release it until it retracts completely. If the belt sticks when moving in both directions, then check its cleanliness, the presence of dirt, grease and other foreign matter on the braid. The belt should only be washed with mild soapy water. If the belt cannot be flushed with this solution, it should be replaced.
Check the condition of all belt attachment points. The mounting bolts must be securely tightened. Remove any signs of corrosion where the belt attaches to the body. Replace the fastening parts affected by corrosion.
The belt should also be replaced if the following damage is found:
- thread breaks or fraying (see fig. 1.44),
- cuts on the loops on the edges of the belt,
- braid curvature,
- the presence of painted areas or cuts.
The belt assembly should be replaced if the following damage is found:
- the belt buckle is not secure enough,
- the belt release button is loose,
- the buckle does not release the belt,
- the force required to release the belt has increased,
- there are cracks on the surface of the buckle.
Warnings
- Do not use the power shoulder belt from the emergency child seat kit. The diagonal belt does not provide the necessary protection.
- Belts, buckles and fastenings should be periodically inspected and checked for their serviceability. If belts are removed for any reason, they must be properly installed.
- For trouble-free operation of the tensioner, keep the seat belts clean. If the buckles or tensioning mechanism are damaged, replace the belts.
- Belts that have been severely stretched in an accident should be replaced.
- When exposed to sunlight and chemicals, the belt tape loses its strength. Loss of original color (fading) the belt should be replaced.
- Wash belts in mild soapy water only. Dry the belts thoroughly before retracting them.
- It is forbidden to treat the belt braid with chemical compounds, tint them or discolor them. The compounds will weaken the belt. A belt that is discolored or chemically weakened should be replaced.
- Belts should always be changed as a set. It is forbidden to install buckles and belt tensioners that are not designed for this seat, or from other vehicles.
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