Seat Belt Webbing, Checking

Procedure 

-- Pull the belt completely out of the automatic belt retractor or lap belt adjustment tongue.

-- Check the seat belt webbing for contamination, wash with mild soapy water if necessary. Refer to the Owner's Manual.

• If one of the types of damage (1 and 2), shown in the following, is detected on a vehicle which has been in an accident, the entire seat belt must be replaced with the belt latch.
• If damage under points 1, 2, 3 and/or 4 is detected on a vehicle not involved in an accident, then only the damaged seat belt needs to be replaced.
• 1 - Seat belt webbing cut, torn or frayed.
  Fig 1: Belt Webbing Cut, Torn Or Chafed

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• 2 - Webbing loops on seat belt edge torn.
  Fig 2: Checking Belt Webbing - Webbing Loops On Belt Edge Torn

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• 3 - Burn marks from cigarettes or similar.
  Fig 3: Burn Marks From Cigarettes Or Similar

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• 4 - One side of belt edge deformed or area of belt edge is wavy.
  Fig 4: Belt Edge Deformed On One Side And/Or Belt Edge Area Is Wavy

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