Preliminary Checks

PRELIMINARY CHECKS
1. Check the seat belt warning lamp/chime for proper operation as follows:
a. Switch ignition ON. With driver seat belt unfastened the seat belt warning lamp should illuminate. Also the seat belt warning chime should sound for about seven seconds.
b. Fasten driver seat belt. The seat belt warning lamp should go out and the chime (if sounding) should stop.

2. If the AIR BAG" warning lamp is blinking, conduct self-diagnosis using CONSULT-II and AIR BAG" warning lamp.
Refer to SRS Operation Check".
[1][2]Component Tests and General Diagnostics

3. Check that the seat belt retractor, seat belt anchor and buckle bolts are securely attached.
4. Check the shoulder seat belt guide and shoulder belt height adjuster for front seats. Ensure guide swivels freely and that belt lays flat and does not bind in guide. Ensure height adjuster operates properly and holds securely.
5. Check retractor operation:
a. Fully extend the seat belt webbing and check for twists, tears or other damage.





b. Allow the seat belt to retract. Ensure that belt returns smoothly and completely into the retractor. If the seat belt does not return smoothly, wipe the inside of the loops with a clean paper cloth etc. Dirt built up in the loops of the upper anchors can cause the seat belts to retract slowly.
c. Fasten the seat belt. Pull firmly on belt and buckle to ensure belt remains latched. Unfasten seat belt. Ensure belt releases freely and buckle button returns to original position.

6. For non-retractable seat belts, check that the seat belts are accessible.
Check seat belt webbing for twists, tears or other damage.
Fasten the seat belt. Pull firmly on belt and buckle to ensure belt remains latched.
Unfasten seat belts. Ensure belt releases freely and buckle button returns to original position.

7. Repeat steps above as necessary to check the other seat belts.