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Visual inspection of belt buckle > < Checking belt webbing
Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
The inertia reel has two locking functions.
t  The first locking function is triggered by the belt being jerked out of the reel (belt extension acceleration).
Test 1
–  Pull belt out of inertia reel with firm jerk.
l  Will not lock - renew seat belt complete with buckle.
l  If difficulties are experienced when belt is extended or retracted, first check whether position of inertia reel has been altered.
l  The second locking function is triggered by a change in vehicle speed (vehicle-dependent locking function).
Test 2
  WARNING
For safety reasons, the road test should be carried out on a traffic-free stretch to ensure that other road users are not endangered.
–  Put on seat belt.
–  Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h and then carry out emergency braking with foot brake.
l  If seat belt is not locked by locking mechanism during braking procedure, renew seat belt complete with buckle.
   

Visual inspection of belt buckle > < Checking belt webbing