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Seat Belt Does Not Retract




Seat Belt Does Not Retract

1. Grasp the seat belt and pull it out slowly and evenly from the retractor, do that in 15-25 mm (5/8-1 in) increments, continuing until the seat belts entire length has been pulled out.

2. Release the seat belt and allow the retractor to slowly retract the full length of the seat belt. The seat belt must retract without any additional help.

3. Additionally, make sure that the seat belt can be stopped at any time while retracting and then resumed while being released again. This muss also be possible in all retracting positions.

4. Should problems be observed in step 3, perform the first two steps 2 more times.

5. Should the retractor, after performing these steps, not function freely and properly, it is to be replaced with a new part.