Check seat belts every 25,000 km or annually (Mazda Capella GF)

1. Inspect the belts, buckles and belt fastenings to the body for visible damage and signs of wear.

2. Check if the reminder signal on the instrument panel lights up when the ignition is turned on. The sound signal should also work. If the vehicle is equipped with belts with inertia reels, check that the shoulder end of the belt retracts into the center pillar of the body.

3. Seat belts should prevent the torso from moving during sudden braking or a collision, but during normal movement they should allow some freedom of movement. Make sure the reels pull the belt tight across your chest when the vehicle is moving and retract the belt fully into the stanchion when the buckle is released.

4. If at least one of the above checks gives a negative result, replace the corresponding parts or unit.