Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Checking inertia reel (locking mechanism)
| The inertia reel has two locking functions. |
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The first locking function is triggered by the belt being
jerked out of the reel (belt extension acceleration). |
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Pull belt out of inertia reel with firm jerk. |
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Will not lock - renew seat belt complete with buckle. |
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If difficulties are experienced when belt is extended or
retracted, first check whether position of inertia reel has been
altered. |
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The second locking function is triggered by a change in
vehicle speed (vehicle-dependent locking function). |
WARNING
| For safety reasons, the road test should be carried
out on a traffic-free stretch to ensure that other road
users are not endangered. |
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Accelerate vehicle to 20 km/h and then carry out emergency
braking with foot brake. |
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If seat belt is not locked by locking mechanism during
braking procedure, renew seat belt complete with buckle. |
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Visually inspecting belt buckle
| Inspect belt buckle for cracks and chips. |
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If damage is determined, renew seat belt complete with belt
buckle. |
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Procedure
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Pull belt completely out of inertia reel or lap belt
adjustment plate.
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Check belt we ...
Checking belt buckle
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Push latch plate into belt buckle until it engages audibly.
Check whether locking mechanism is properly engaged ...
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Removing
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Remove front door trim panel
→ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.70.
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Unclip central locking SAFELOCK function warning lamp ...
Opening or closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof
Fig. 40 In the headliner: button for the
electric panorama sliding/tilting roof
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof works when
the ignition has been switched on. The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof can
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Components of reversing camera system
The reversing camera system supports the driver during
reversing by providing the driver with an image of the traffic
situation behind the vehicle via display unit for control device
of front display and information control panel -J685-.
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