Ford Everest.pdf

Restraint SystemSeatbelt InspectionBelt1. Verify that the belt is installed properly with no twist or kinks.2. Verify that there is no damage to the seatbelt and no deformation ofmetal fittings.• If there is any malfunction, replace the seatbelt.RetractorELR1. Verify that the belt can be pulledout smoothly, and that it retractssmoothly.• If there is any malfunction,replace the seatbelt.2. Verify that the retractor locks whenthe belt is pulled quickly.• If there is any malfunction,replace the seatbelt.3. Remove the retractor.4. While pulling the seatbelt out,make sure that the seatbelt doesnot lock when the retractor is tiltedslowly up to 15° from the mountedposition and locks when theretractor is tilted 40° or more.• If there is any malfunction,replace the seatbelt.Load Limiter Retractor• When the load limiter operates, the belt and anchor rub againsteach other strongly leaving wear tracks. If the seatbelt is used inthis state, the seatbelt will not function at its full capability andthere is the possibility of serious injury to passengers. Be sure toreplace the seatbelt once the load limiter operates.PullBeltAnchorTraceof Wear1. If the vehicle has been subjected to ashock in an accident, pull the belt fromthe retractor and confirm that there areno wear tracks (the load limiter has notoperated) by visually inspecting andfeeling the belt.• If there is any malfunction,replace the seatbelt.Copyright © 2009 Ford Motor Company of Southern Africa. 55