Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
High Speed Deceleration
If a door opens within three seconds of a rapid vehicle deceleration, the shoulder belt remains at the "B" pillar one of the following conditions are met:
- Vehicle speed is less than 13 mph, and the door switch has cycled indicating door closure, then cycled indicating door opening.
- Ignition is off, and the door switch indicates the door is open.
- For driver's side shoulder belt only, the ignition is off, and the ignition key has been removed from the ignition switch.
If an apparent rapid deceleration occurs due to turning the ignition off (which terminates the vehicle speed pulses), the belts will not move for the next three seconds, even if a door opens.
The deceleration condition causing the responses specified above must be such that vehicle speed decreases from a speed above 13 mph to a speed below 13 mph in a rapid manner.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.