Operational and Functional Checks

CAUTION:
- Perform this test in an area clear of other vehicles or obstructions. Do not conduct this test on the open road. A large, empty parking lot is suitable. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the vehicle and possible personal injury.
- Restraint systems can be damaged in a collision. To help avoid injury and ensure that all parts in need of replacement are replaced:
- Replace any seat belt system that was in use during the collision serious enough to deploy any automatic restraint device such as air bags and seat belt pretensioners. This not only includes seat belt systems in use by people of adult size, but seat belt systems used to secure child restraints, infant carriers and booster seats, including LATCH system and top tether anchorages.
- Replace any seat belt system that has torn, worn, or damaged components. This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints and LATCH system components, if any.
- Replace any seat belt system if you observe the words "REPLACE" or "CAUTION", or if a yellow tag is visible. Do not replace a seat belt if only the child seat caution label is visible.
- Replace any seat belt system if you are doubtful about its condition. This not only includes adult seat belt systems, but built-in child restraints, LATCH system components, and any restraint system used to secure infant carriers, child restraints, and booster seats.

Do NOT replace single seat belt system components in vehicles that have been in a collision as described. Always replace the entire seat belt system with the buckle, guide and retractor assembly, which includes the latch and webbing material.


1. From the drivers seat, turn the ignition switch ON. Verify proper operation of the seat belt reminder lamp with the belt buckled and unbuckled. Refer to Seat Belt System Description and Operation.

IMPORTANT: If the vehicle has been in a collision, refer to Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision for additional information. Repairs and Inspections Required After a Collision

2. Inspect the shoulder belt guide. Verify the following conditions:
- The guide swivels freely
- The seat belt webbing is seated flat in the guide slot
- The webbing does not bind

3. Verify that the seat belt buckle faces inboard and is accessible.
4. Verify that the seat belt retractor units are securely attached.
5. Verify that the seat belt anchor bolts securely.
6. Fully extend the seat belt webbing. Verify that no twists or tears exist in the webbing.
7. Allow the seat belt webbing to retract. Verify that the webbing returns freely and completely back into the retractor.
8. Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
9. Tug sharply on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the buckle remains locked.
10. Push the button on the buckle.
- Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle.
- Verify that the button returns to its original position.

Repeat the inspection procedure, steps 2-10, from the front passenger seat.
1. Verify that the center seat belts are accessible.
2. Verify that the center seat belts have no twists or tears in the webbing.
3. Snap the center seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
4. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
5. Push the button on the buckle.
- Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle.
- Verify that the button returns to its original position.

Repeat the inspection procedure, steps 2-10, from the rear seats.

Repeat the center seat belt inspection procedure, steps 1-5, from the rear seat.