Audi Q5: Seat Belts, Checking
WARNING
After every accident the seat belt system must be
inspected systematically! If damage is determined when
inspecting the check points, customer must be informed
regarding necessity of changing belts.
Inspection Points
- Check the belt webbing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Belt Webbing, Checking".
- Check the automatic belt retractor (locking function). Refer
to
→ Chapter "Automatic Belt Retractor, Checking".
- Visual inspection of belt buckle. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Belt Latch, Inspecting Visually".
- Belt latch function test. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Belt Latch Function Test".
- Check the seat belt relays and latch tongue. Refer to
→ Chapter "Seat Belt Relays and Latch Tongue, Checking".
- Check securing components and anchorage points. Refer to
→ Chapter "Attachments and Attaching Points, Checking After a
Collision".
- Check the function of the child seat anchorage for
additional child seats (not for the driver safety belt). Refer
to
→ Chapter "Seat Belt for Child Seat, Checking Child Seat
Restraint Function, Market-Specific".
Caution
If customer refuses to have a damaged seat belt
replaced, appropriate note should be made in the
customer Maintenance booklet.
Seat Belt Webbing, Checking
Procedure
- Pull the belt completely out of the automatic belt retractor
or lap belt adjustment tongue.
- Check belt webbing for soiling, wash with mild soap solution
if necessary. Refer to the Operating Instructions.
- If one of the types of damage (1 and 2) shown in the
following is detected on a vehicle which has been in an accident
- seat belt must be replaced completely with belt buckle.
- If damage as illustrated under points 1 or 2 is
determined on vehicle which has not been involved in an
accident, it is sufficient to replace damaged belt only.
- 1 - Belt webbing cut, torn or chafed.

- 2 - Webbing loops on belt edge torn.

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The automatic belt retractor has two locking functions.
The first locking function is initiated by the belt being
jerked out of the belt retractor (belt extraction acceleration).
Test 1
- Pul
1 - Center Console
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Center Console".
2 - Driver Side Instrument Panel Cover
Overview. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - D
SEE MORE:
Side curtain airbags can work together with side
airbags to help reduce the risk of head and upper
torso injuries for occupants who are properly restrained.
Fig. 172 Illustration of principle: Inflated side curtain airbags
on the left side
The side curtain airbags inflate between the occupant
and t
This chapter is intended for trained emergency
crews and working personnel who have the necessary
tools and equipment to perform these
operations.
Starting by pushing or towing
Note
Vehicles with an automatic transmission
cannot be started by pushing or towing.
Starting with jumper cables
If necessa