For 1990-2009 cars

## Seat Belt System Check Buick

Step | Action | Normal Result(s) | Abnormal Result(s)*
--- | --- | --- | ---
1 |

1. Verify proper operation of the mechanical seat belt components. Refer to Operational and Functional Checks .
2. Sit in the left front seat.
3. Close the left door.
4. Unbuckle the left front seat belt.
5. Turn on the ignition leaving the engine off.

• | The fasten seat belt chimes sounds for 4 to 8 seconds.

• | The FASTEN BELTS indicator illuminates for 70 seconds.

• | Go to Fasten Safety Belt Chime Always On in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console

• | Go to Fasten Safety Belt Chime Inoperative in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console

2 |

1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Buckle the left front seat belt.
3. Turn on the ignition leaving the engine off.

• | The fasten seat belt chimes does not sound.

• | The FASTEN BELTS indicator illuminates for 5 seconds (bulb check).

• | Go to Fasten Safety Belt Chime Always On in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console

• | Go to Fasten Safety Belt Chime Inoperative in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Console

3 |

1. Turn off the ignition.
2. Adjust the comfort level of the shoulder belt.
3. Unbuckle the left front seat belt.
4. Open the left door.

The left front seat belt retracts when the left door is opened.

• | Seat Belt Does Not Retract When Door Opens - Left Side

• | Seat Belt Does Not Retract When Door Opens - Both

4 |

1. Sit in the right front seat.
2. Close the right door.
3. Buckle the right front seat belt.
4. Adjust the comfort level of the shoulder belt.
5. Unbuckle the right front seat belt.
6. Open the right door.

The right front seat belt retracts when the right door is opened.

• | Seat Belt Does Not Retract When Door Opens - Right Side

• | Seat Belt Does Not Retract When Door Opens - Both

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.