For 1990-2009 cars

1. Begin in the driver seat.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. Verify proper operation of the seat belt reminder lamp with the belt buckled and with the belt unbuckled. Refer to Front Seat System in Seat Belt Component Description and Definitions .
3. Inspect the shoulder belt guide in order to ensure that the following conditions are met:

• | The shoulder belt guide swivels freely.

• | The seat belt webbing seats flatly in the guide slot.

• | The webbing does not bind.

4. Verify that the seat belt buckle faces inboard and is accessible.
5. Verify that the seat belt retractor units are attached securely.
6. Verify that the seat belt anchor bolts are secure.
7. Fully extend the seat belt webbing. Verify that the seat belt webbing does not have any twists or tears.
8. Allow the seat belt webbing to retract. Verify that the webbing returns freely and completely back into the retractor.
9. Snap the seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
10. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
11. Push the button on the buckle.
12. Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle.
13. Verify that the seat belt latch plate button returns to the original position of the seat belt latch plate button.

Repeat steps 3-13 for the front passenger seat.

Repeat steps 3-13 for the rear seat.

Perform the following steps in order to inspect the rear seat center belts.

1. Verify that the center belts are accessible.
2. Verify that the center belts have no twists or tears in the webbing.
3. Snap the center seat belt latch plate into the buckle.
4. Sharply tug on the seat belt latch plate and the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate and the buckle remain locked when tugged.
5. Push the button on the buckle. Verify that the seat belt latch plate releases easily from the buckle.
6. Verify that the seat belt latch plate button returns to the its original position.

### Emergency Locking Retractors

Caution: Perform this test in an area clear of other vehicles or obstructions. Do not conduct this test on the open road. A large, empty parking lot is suitable. Failure to observe this precaution may result in damage to the vehicle and possible personal injury.

1. Fasten the seat belts. An assistant is necessary when the seat belt retractor under the test is not part of the driver's seat belt.
2. Accelerate the vehicle to 16 km/h (10 mph).
3. Apply the brakes firmly.

Verify that the seat belt retractor locks when braking firmly.

4. Proceed with the following steps if the seat belt does not lock.
5. Remove the seat belt retractor.
6. Tilt the seat belt retractor slowly.
7. Verify that the seat belt webbing can be pulled from the seat belt retractor at an inclination of 15 degrees or less.
8. Verify that the seat belt webbing can not be pulled from the retractor at an inclination of 45 degrees or more.
9. Replace the retractor if the seat belt retractor does not operate properly.