Safety Belt Operational Checks

The Saturn front seats and rear outboard seats have lap/shoulder belt assemblies with belt retractors. The rear seat latch plate should move up and down easily on the belt. An audible click should be heard when the front or rear latch plate is inserted into the buckle. Check attachment of the latch plate to buckle by grasping the belt and pulling firmly. The belt should disconnect easily when the button on the buckle is pushed in.

The Saturn Sedan and Wagon models have a rear seat center belt that is a lap belt only. It does not retract automatically, and must be adjusted manually to fit occupant. The latch plate should move on the belt easily, but not slip when attached to buckle and adjusted properly to the occupant. When the latch plate is attached to the buckle, an audible click should be heard. Check attachment of the latch plate to buckle by grasping the belt and pulling on it firmly. The belt should not disconnect from the buckle. The belt should disconnect easily when the button on the buckle is pushed in.