Functional Test - System Road Test Inspection
- Fasten the safety belts and proceed to a safe area.
- Attain a speed of 24 km/h (15 mph).
- Test the safety belts.
- Grasp the shoulder harness and prepare to lean forward.
- Make a maximum brake application without a skid.
WARNING: Apply maximum brake force only on dry concrete or equivalent hard surface, NEVER on wet pavement or gravel. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.WARNING: The driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the safety belt retractor does not lock. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.NOTE: Do not jerk on the safety belt webbing when carrying out this test. Lean forward slightly when the brake application is made. - The safety belts should lock up with minimum webbing extension.
- If there is a lockup of all safety belt retractors being tested, the safety belt retractors are functioning correctly. If any safety belt retractor fails to lock up, install a new safety belt retractor(s).
- If any retractors do not lock up at the 24 km/h (15 mph) test, return the vehicle for service of malfunctioning safety belts.
NOTE:
If the RH or second and third rear safety belts are to be tested, the assistance of a passenger is required.
WARNING:
The driver and passenger must be prepared to brace themselves in the event the safety belt retractor does not lock. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Before installing a new safety belt assembly, inspect the mounting area for damage and distortion. If the retractor of a new safety belt assembly has been bolted into a damaged or distorted mounting area, the retractor may be warped and may not function. If this is the case, remove the retractor, return the vehicle structure to its original production configuration and install a new safety belt assembly.