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Safety Belt Locking Test




Safety Belt Locking Test
With the vehicle stationary and on level ground take firm hold of the safety belt webbing (on the tongue side of the upper safety belt anchor) and withdraw sharply, the retractor should lock. Preventing further webbing release (repeat this test 3 times). Any safety belt retractor which fails to lock must not be used and a new safety belt must be installed.