8. Pull out and retract the safety belt webbing to verify the safety belt retractor has converted automatically out of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. If the safety belt retractor remains locked in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode, install a new safety belt retractor.
Functional Test - Safety Belt Retractor, Road Test Inspection
NOTE: Make sure there is no excessive slack in the safety belt webbing across the torso during testing.
NOTE: Do not jerk on the safety belt webbing when carrying out this test.
1. Fasten the safety belts and proceed to a safe area.
2. Reach a speed of 24 km/h (14.9 mph).
WARNING: Apply maximum brake force only on dry concrete or equivalent hard surface, never on wet pavement or gravel. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
3. Grasp the shoulder harness, lean forward and apply the brakes, making a maximum braking application without a skid.
4. The safety belts should lock up with minimum webbing extension.
5. If there is a lockup of all safety belt retractors being tested, the safety belt retractors are functioning correctly. If any safety belt retractor fails to lock up, install a new safety belt retractor(s).
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