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1979 Volvo 242 244 245

To buckle:

Pull the belt out from the retractor far enough to insert the latch plate into the receptacle (buckle for rear

seats), until a distinct snapping sound is heard. The belt should not be twisted or turned.

To unfasten, depress red pushbutton in receptacle (buckle) and let the belts rewind into their retractors.

The seat belt retractors are normally unlocked. The retractors will lock up as follows:

● if belt is pulled out rapidly

● during braking and acceleration

● if the vehicle is leaning excessively

● when cornering at speed

Check seat belt mechanism function as follows:

1. Attach the seat belt. Pull rapidly on the strap.

2. CAUTION: Check other traffic before accomplishing this check.

Brake firmly from approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) or turn in a tight circle while pulling on the belt.

In all the above checks you should not be able to pull the belt out.

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