Check Release Mechanism

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-- Press the seat belt latch to release the seat belt. With the seat belt relaxed, the lock tongue must spring out of seat belt latch without assistance.

Perform the test at least five times. Replace the seat belt completely together with the seat belt latch if the lock tongue fails to spring out even once.

WARNING:

Under no circumstances may grease be used to eliminate noise or stiffness at belt buckle buttons.