Seat Belts
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CARING FOR SEAT BELTS
Always replace a seat belt assembly where the webbing shows
signs of fraying.
Regularly inspect the belt webbing for signs of fraying, cuts and
wear; also pay particular attention to the condition of the fixing
points and adjusters.
Do not bleach or dye the webbing and avoid contaminating the
webbing with polish, oil or chemicals (see ‘Seat belts’, page 137).
Three tests for checking seat belts
1. With the seat belt fastened, give the webbing nearest the
buckle a quick pull - the buckle should remain securely
locked.
2. With the seat belt unfastened, unreel the webbing to the limit
of its travel. Check that unreeling is free from snags and
snatches and further check the webbing for visual signs of
wear or fraying.
Allow the webbing to retract, checking that retraction is
smooth, continuous and complete.
3. 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.
If a seat belt should fail any of these tests, contact your dealer
immediately.
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