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Component Tests and General Diagnostics

RUNNING TEST (ELR SEAT BELTS)

CAUTION: CONDUCT THIS TEST ONLY IN A SAFE AREA. DO NOT CONDUCT THIS TEST ON THE OPEN ROAD. A LARGE EMPTY PARKING LOT IS SUITABLE.

1. Fasten seat belt.
2. Drive vehicle at 16 km/h (10 mph) and apply brakes firmly.
3. Verify that the seat belt locks and does not allow your body to move forward.
4. If the belt does not lock during the running test, remove retractor and perform the static test.