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Child Restraint: Testing and Inspection



Child-seat Restraint Function For Additional Child Seats (not For Drivers Seat Belt), Checking

- The complete belt assembly (including side panel trim) must be installed when checking this function.
- Activation of restraint function.
- Pull out webbing as far as possible.
- Correct function:
- The belt should retract with an audible noise.
- If the belt retraction is stopped, it should not be possible to pull the belt out again until the function is deactivated.
- Deactivation:
- Allow the belt to retract as far as the last 100 mm (approx.).
- Restraint function must be deactivated at the latest when the last 100 mm are reached. The belt then re-assumes its normal function.