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1. This is also recommended for the stock 3 point belt whenever it is worn Never wear the belts over heavy clothing as it can interfere with proper positioning and adjustment of the belts reducing the overall effectiveness of the system Never wear the belts over rigid or breakable objects in or on your clothing such as cell phones eye glasses pens jewelry keys etc as these may cause injury Never allow lap or shoulder belts to rub against sharp objects Never allow the belts to be damaged by becoming caught in door or seat hardware 2 Adjustment of the seating position Choose your most comfortable seating position for safe driving Driving and safety instructors recommend Select your seating position in the vehicle so that you can fully grip the upper edge of the steering wheel with your elbow still slightly bent and without moving your upper body from the seatback With the clutch automatic transmission brake fully depressed your knee should still be slightly bent Remember A laid back seating position might look cool but does not contribute in any way to better or safer handling of your vehicle No racing or rallye driver is laid back in his vehicle Page 23 Wiring diagram 4 gt B RIS a R BI RED BLUE LE E rs ren reae conta wire thas E feron The fuse holder is equipped with a common blade type 5 Ampere The fuse protects against discharging of the battery or fire in case of a short ci2. uncoiled Send retractor to importer for inspection Page 36 SGCHROTH INSTALLATION and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Approvals asm autocontrol USA US model tested and inspected by Tested in accordance with testing applicable provisions of Internationa FMVSS 209 SALT LAKE CITY UTAH LISTING No 15693 Other Countries Rallye 3 A Approval Number Ser 4m E13 040396 Made in Germany Made in Germany by SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH Postfach 24 40 59714 ARNSBERG GERMANY Phone 49 29 32 97 42 0 Fax 49 29 32 97 42 42 Imported by USA MDI Inc 3 First Avenue Peabody MA 01960 Phone 888 536 8550 Other Countries see www schroth com Congratulations With the purchase of this SCHROTH asm harnessbelt you have chosen a sophisticated restraint system which represents a further advance in harness restraint technology Extensive research testing and field experience has shown it to offer when properly installed and worn high levels of protection in head on collisions SCHROTH asm autocontrol harnessbelt systems with the emergency locking retractor are only intended for installation at the left and right outboard front seating positions of passenger cars which have been specifically evaluated by SCHROTH engineers for anchor point locations and suitability of available front seats Before attempting installation please first answer the following questions and carefully follow the instructio
3. Bubble level only USA 1x SCHROTH asm sticker 1x For safety s sake always buckle up i a retractor control wire K red black ee j tail strap i Lo separation buckle main wire r red blue fuse 5 Amp re fuse wire with a two cable connectors ii NA IT j cable connector a kariad rz T i ngih adjuster A Y SCHROTH and SCHROTH asm are registered trademarks of F uii J tap belt SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH Germany one eac i i aaj Mith buckle i iii ii A The SCHROTH asm safety system is patented in several European oR ra a zN 7 countries the United States and Japan ec lt Narr a ae aia A The copyrights of this Installation and Operating manual are property of SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH Germany Copyright of this part or in hole on paper on film or electronically is allowed only after written permission by SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH Germany 2002 SCHROTH Safety Products GmbH Arnsberg Germany lap belt pada Printed in Germany Page 6 Page 31 4 Accident A safety belt which was in use during an accident has been weakened and is unfit for further use and must be replaced SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e One indication that the belt was exposed to excess strain and therefore requires replacement is when the stitches of the asm system are ripped open and are protruding from underneath the asm plastic cover A rest
4. at anchor point D refers to index Y of Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List Retractor with webbing black blue red yellow purple multicolor Side belt black blue red yellow purple multicolor Sensor including installation kit Wire kit including fuse Installation kit for harness belt w o Sensor incl installation kit and wire kit incl fuse Cover for adjuster inclusive retainer Slide cover and spring for separation buckle Operating and Installation Instructions Transparent interior sticker Page 37 00109 01109 0X109 09109 09209 09309 00092 00096 01103 01170 0117X 01120 0112X 01090 00098 01097 01084 00087 EA 4 3 W26ST TSD 5 Only use this instruction if all sources of malfunction have been eliminated according to TSD 4 The latch is touching the cover of the recoil mechanism With the ignition on the rear tail strap cannot be uncoiled Ignition is Turn ignition Belt can be yes turned on on uncoiled Vehicle is on Move vehicle Belt can be yes level ground to level ground uncoiled With the ignition on vigorously pull the tail strap 1 11 out of the recoil mechanism If necessary put a srewdriver through the hole in the latch in order to have a better grip Now slowly recoil the pulled out belt The locking mechanism should release with this manoeuvre Recoil mechanism moving freely Repeat above Belt can be instructions
5. of the belt Follow on the instructions of paragraph 7 Page 16 Do not remove any insulation from the wire 1 Position power supply lead from terminal 15 in cars of German manufacture in groove 1 of cable connector 2 Turn shackle 3 including the wire to position it onto the contacts 2 3 Press the connector with pliers until the shackle 3 is engaged securely The power supply is now connected Now attach the main wire red blue running from the sensor to the fuse holder Excess wire length may be cut off Make sure no wire is protruding into the passengers compartment The operational safety of the foot controls must not be restricted Do not remove any insulation from the wire 1 push the wire into the openings 4 of the fuse holder 2 turn to close the shackle of the fuse holders and press it with pliers until it is engaged securely 3 Plug the 5 Ampere fuse into the fuse holder The harness belt system will function after the ignition is turned on 7 3 3 Wiring of a second SCHROTH asm autocontrol harnessbelt system As described in paragraph 7 3 1 Current supply wire it is not necessary to connect the fuse wire of the second SCHROTH asm autocontrol harnessbelt system to the power supply lead at socket 15 in a vehicle of German manufacture or a similar socket in another car The connection must be made following the instructions in paragraph 7 3 2 but directly to the main wire
6. original SCHROTH parts They are designed especially for the harness belt system Unauthorized parts can cause malfunction of the harness belt system or damage your vehicle For your safety Repairs to the retractor and sensor are strictly prohibited If you cannot solve the problem after following the applicable Troubleshooting Diagram contact your dealer or importer Never use the harness belt system if it does not function properly Safe driving may be impossible and the effectiveness of the harness belt system will be impaired TSD 1 Is the retractor aligned with the direction of tail strap Align the retractor see page 14 Lubricate with resin free oil see page 29 Send retractor to importer for inspection Page 32 How the SCHROTH asm autocontrol retractor works The SCHROTH asm autocontrol is the first harness belt system for street use to offer the comfort convenience and safety of an automatic retractor The SCHROTH asm autocontrol gives you greater freedom of movement to reach vehicle controls while providing the benefits of a harness system The heart of the SCHROTH asm autocontrol harnessbelt is an electro magnetically operated emergency locking retractor The retractor is both webbing and vehicle sensitive It will lock when belt webbing is unreeled too fast It will also lock when forces act on the vehicle from any direction during an accident or during extreme driving maneuvers such a
7. to follow instructions can not only damage and reduce the performance of the system but may also result in the denial of warranty claims SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SCHROTH asm harnessbelts are designed to be installed in addition to the stock restraint systems Always heed Country State laws governing the wearing of seat belts Be sure that the tail strap of the harness belt is not inter fered with or misdirected by cargo or by folding rear seat This SCHROTH asm harnessbelt is only suitable for adults on front outboard seating positions SCHROTH asm harnessbelts are not intended or suited for use by children under 12 years of age or persons who weigh less than 88 lbs 40 kg or those who are less than 4 11 tall 1 50 meters regardless of age Such persons will not be adequately protected by the harness system and may receive more severe injury than would otherwise be expected SCHROTH U S model harnessbelts have been tested in accordance with performance parameters of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 209 with the exception of Paragraph S 4 6 full scale impact testing as described in FMVSS 208 FMVSS 209 deals with lap and three point restraints and does not expressly refer to harness belts SCHROTH has nevertheless applied the performance criteria specified in FMVSS 209 to the system to the extent applicable These belts when properly installed and used according to applicable instructions can mitigate injury The abil
8. use the standard 3 point restraint system release the SCHROTH asm autocontrol tail straps and store both the front and rear sections out of the way Separate SCHROTH asm harnessbelts are supplied for the left and right sides Black asm cartridge must be on the inboard shoulder strap when system is installed see illustration Never install belt on wrong side of vehicle System will not function properly in an accident and serious injury or death may occur left belt Page 7 Use of improper attachment points will impair system performance Weak tail strap anchor points will not withstand the forces in an accident and increase the risk of personal injury in an accident Never attach the tail strap to anchorages intended for the tether straps of child seats that are found on the filler panels behind the rear seats of some passenger cars or the luggage area of some hatchbacks or station wagons These anchor points are not strong enough to withstand the forces of an accident and are not intended for adult safety belts Harness belt systems may only be installed at suitable anchor points for seat belt systems as originally installed by the vehicle manufacturer For suitable anchor points for make model and model year of your vehicle see Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List If in doubt ask your dealer to show you where these anchor points are located These figures show the general location and suitability of se
9. SS Ld SGHEROTH INSTALLATION and OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Safety Edition 04 2002 through Order No EA 4 3 Technology INT USA 5 R Patents granted in Patente wurden erteilt in DE 3 735 077 GB 2 211 070 l 1 207 344 USA 4 854 608 Installation and Operating Instructions 01 29 Questions about Installation 01 04 How the Schroth asm autocontrol works 05 Package Contents 06 Installation 07 22 Operating 22 28 Care and Maintenance 28 31 Troubleshooting Diagrams TSD 32 36 Accessories and Spare Parts 37 Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List yellow page GEPRUFT UND UBERWACHT TESTED T V Rheinland INSPECTED asm autocontrol This manual contains important information as well as DANGERs WARNINGs and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS regarding the proper installation effective use and maintenance of the SCHROTH harnessbelt Please be sure to read and thoroughly understand its contents before beginning installation and before using the system Follow all instructions and Safety Instructions carefully and be especially sure to heed all Dangers and Warnings Always keep this manual in your car for reference and be sure to leave it with the car if you sell it with the harness belt system installed in this Important information and instructions manual are shown A DANGER DANGER deals with important points about installation of the SCHROTH harnessbelt Ignoring these warnings will create serious dang
10. at belt anchor points installed as standard equipment in passenger Cars KA Not suitable for attachment of an asm autocontrol y Must be used for the attachment of the lap belt portion of the harness belt Suitable for retractor anchorage of asm autocontrol loo Retractor anchorage to anchor points D or E only if allowed for your vehicle s make model and model year and it is used with an approved seat See Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List and heed all indexes SIDE VIEW Figure 1 l B pillar C pillar Figure 2 A pillar B pillar E Crillar Page 8 2 Troubleshooting In the event problems arise which have been caused by incorrect installation or the vehicle s electrical system we have prepared a Troubleshooting Diagram see page 32 which will assist you in finding and eliminating the cause Be sure to choose the specific diagram that describes your problem and carefully follow the instructions Never use any restraint system that does not function properly If questions arise immediately contact your importer or the manufacturer 3 Maintenance of the retractor If the retractor is very noisy when unreeling or retracting the tail strap or you note reduced tension at the tail strap follow Program 1 in the Troubleshooting Diagram see page 32 When removing and replacing the rubber cover be careful not to damage the wiring of the retractor Turn the ignition on an
11. d blue no Use only SCHROTH Spare 4 Do you have a left belt for the driver s side and or a right belt for the passenger s side See illustrations on page 5 YESO NOO Left and right belts are not interchangeable Installation of harness belts on wrong side of vehicle can cause severe head injury or death during rebound phase of frontal collision Make sure the black asm cartridge is on inboard strap see illustrations on page 7 5 For certain vehicles special mounting accessories are required See Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List lf required for your vehicle do you now have them available for installation YESO NOO If you answer any question with NO do not install the SCHROTH harnessbelt system Do not install the SCHROTH system in your car unless it is possible to make SCHROTH approved modifications which allow you to answer all questions with YES If you have answered ALL questions with YES you may install the SCHROTH harnessbelt system in your car Please remember that installation procedures will require you to perform a variety of operations requiring familiarity with tools and mechanical procedures If you have any doubt about your ability to properly install the SCHROTH asm _harnessbelt system take this manual and all parts supplied to a competent mechanic for installation Page 3 Please follow these instructions carefully while installing and before using the belt Failure
12. d on yellow pages YESO NOA Installation to anchor points located lower than the front seat backrest with an unapproved seat can result in serious personal injury or death Never install the SCHROTH harnessbelt at these lower anchor points unless this installation is allowed for your vehicle s make model and model year and it is used with an approved seat See Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List and heed all indexes Page 2 Ground Power connection is measureable gt S not OK Please go back to I and start again D no Send retractor END to importer for inspection SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS The recoil mechanism could remain permanently locked if the tail strap is disconnected from the separation buckle while the ignition is off The tail strap will be reeled in by the recoil mechanism If the latch of the belt hits the cover without being slowed down it might cause the recoil mechanism to permanently lock up If you disconnect the belt from the separation buckle make sure that the tail strap is slowly reeled in by manually slowing the retraction This will prevent the above described effect Page 35 TSD 4 Retractor does not release SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e The retractor will not release if your car is more than 20 degrees out of horizontal position steep hill high curb Ignition turned i J Turn on ignition lt gt yes on yes no Prov
13. d pull the strap out completely Turn the ignition off to lock the belt at full extension Put one drop of a resin free oil Sewing machine oil onto the bearing of the axle Also put 2 or 3 drops through the hole of the plastic cover to the spring Replace the rubber cover carefully Page 29 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Asaconstant reminder the enclosed transparent sticker must be attached to the rear side window in a prominent place The sticker cannot be removed without damage to chromate tinted glass On such vehicles you may affix the transparent sticker at a different prominent location so that it will serve as a constant reminder 9 Stowing the belts when not in use If you use the stock 3 point belt instead of the SCHROTH harnessbelt be sure to properly stow the harness belt Buckle the lap belt in the space between the backrest and the seat This prevents the belt from being pinched by the door the seat tracks or backrest adjustment mechanism and also helps prevent the belt from being soiled Open the separation buckle on the tail strap at harness belt system and stow the shoulder straps as well in the space between the backrest and the seat CARE and MAINTENANCE 1 Inspection Check the safety belt once a month for any damage Cuts tears and other damage to the belt will greatly reduce its effectiveness Replace the belt or damaged parts immediately with original Spare Parts see page 37 Spare Parts Never use a damag
14. eats If necessary open panel covering at anchor point C use spacer sleeve 1 Bolt retractor directly to the anchor point 1 bolt 2 spring washer 3 eye of ground wire 4 retractor To assure a proper ground make sure that the eye of the ground wire is located between the spring washer and retractor body or the C pillar mounting bracket if used Take care not to crack the wire when tightening Page 12 5 How to adjust the belt 5 1 to lengthen the belt Hold the adjuster at right angles 90 to the belt and pull in direction of the arrow see illustration beside 5 2 to shorten the belt Pull the end of the strap in direction of the arrow see illustration beside SCHROTH offers accessory adjusting grips which can make the adjustment even more convenient see page 37 Accessories 6 Adjustment of the headrest and initial adjustment of the tail strap 6 1 Retractor installed at anchor point C wrong way right way The headrest is properly adjusted and the shoulder belts can move freely without slack The shoulder belts must not sag or be pulled downwards Headrests must not restrict movement of the shoulder belts 6 2 Retractor installed at anchor point D or E right way wrong way wrong way The headrest is properly adjusted Belts must not have The tail strap must any sag not be misdirected by upholsteries or and the shoulder the rear seat b
15. ed harness belt use the standard 3 point belts which remain available for use Make sure the buckles are free of any obstruction and lock securely Modified belts or such belts that have been resewn are not strong enough and are dangerous in an accident Never modify disassemble or repair the belts yourself For parts that can be replaced use only original SCHROTH Spare Parts Only original SCHROTH Accessories may be used with the harness belt system Use of non authorized parts and Accessories can reduce the effectiveness of the harness belt system SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Any changes made to the belt will automatically void the warranty Page 28 Never drill or tap or make a new attachment point in the body or chassis in order to mount a SCHROTH harness at that location Such attachment points are inadequate may be improperly located and can seriously impair the function and effectiveness of the system Please compare the possible mounting locations on your car with the illustrations on pages 9 11 and pick the one that you find most suitable Original equipment belts with swivel attachments must never be bent modified impeded or restricted in their range of motion 2 Anchorage bolts Bolts used to attach original equipment seatbelts may be used to attach the SCHROTH asm harnessbelt if they are long enough You must be able to tighten each bolt a minimum of nine 9 full 360 degree turns If the bolt is too s
16. elts can move cushions freely without slack a After choosing the correct seating position put the belt on and adjust the lap belt so it fits tightly in the bend between the pelvic crest and the upper thigh The release buckle should be located in the center in front of your body If necessary lengthen the tail strap first b Next adjust the shoulder belts Make sure there is approx 4 inches 10cm of loose belt protruding from each shoulder belt adjuster c One of the two shoulder belts should now be tight against the shoulder the other shoulder belt should be looser d Tighten the looser shoulder belt until both shoulder belts Page 25 3 Routing of the shoulder belts Installation with bracket for C pillar mounting Choose the positioning of the bracket depending on the installation situation as shown below Also select the position at the bracket for the installation of the retractor Heed following WARNINGs Distance between headrest If there is only one headrest post or guides min 43 4 120 mm if the distance between 2 posts is SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e For vehicles equipped with stock seats not suitable for use with harness belt systems special seats are required See Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List The retractor 1 must be installed at a sufficient distance from the stock 3 point belt swivel attachment so the range of motion of the stock belt is not restricted must be located a
17. epeated bending could weaken the bracket and cause it to fail when loaded in an accident The arrows indicate the direction of the tail strap webbing wrong way wrong way wrong way If retractor is installed at anchor point D or E Installation to anchor points located lower than the front seat backrest with an unapproved seat can result in serious personal injury or death Never install the SCHROTH harnessbelt at these lower anchor points unless this installation is allowed for your vehicle s make model and model year and it is used with an approved seat See Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List and heed all indexes Page 14 Improper use of any seatbelt can cause serious personal injury or death To help reduce the risk of serious injury in an accident Never strap more than one person in place with each harness system Never wear the harness system at the same time as the original equipment seat belts Never use the lap belt portion of the harness system without the shoulder belts Always make sure that lap belt and shoulder belts are not twisted when worn Never use the harness belt system for children under the age of 12 years or to install an infant seat or child seat Never use the harness belt system for persons who weigh less than 88 Ibs or those who are less than 4 11 tall regardless of age Always wear the lap belt portion of the harness system low and tight across the pelvis
18. er which can lead to serious personal injury or death WARNINGS deal with important issues about installation use misuse or modification of the SCHROTH harnessbelt Ignoring these Warnings will significantly reduce the performance of the harness belt system This can result in serious personal injury or death during an accident SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Safety Instructions contain important hints to help you effectively install use and maintain the SCHROTH harnessbelt Always carefully read and follow the information in this manual especially those highlighted as above If you cannot pull out webbing from the retractor or if the retractor appears permanently blocked Is the ignition is switched on Refer to Troubleshooting Diagram 5 TSD 5 on page 36 INSTALLATION ACCESSORIES Color key black 0 blue 1 red 2 yellow 3 purple 5 green 8 The X in PINs must be substituted by the color key of the color you want to order Shoulder belt pads pair of black with yellow flock printing Shoulder belt pads pair of blue with black flock printing red yellow purple green with black flock printing Shoulder belt pads pair of black with grey flock printing Shoulder belt pads pair of silvergrey w black flock printing Shoulder belt pads pair of black with black flock printing Adjusting grips for length adjuster 4 pcs package Switch off for manual lock of inertia reel SPARE PARTS Adapter for installation
19. es for which proper anchorage location and belt geometry has been An determined to exist a Send retractor testing point for inspection Q 2 Are there openings between the backrest and the headrest Ji of the seat See illustration below Replace defective ground wire Use YESO NOO only SCHROTH Spare Parts LED k oO Harness belt system will not function properly and must not be installed in vehicles equipped with seats having no Pga ot aruna headrest or backrests with integrated headrest No ES ia oe lt lt openings exist between the backrest and the headrest wo Never create a new opening in the seats installed in your car yas i l Test power between testing point 6 and bolt head Vith a proper connection the test lamp voltmeter will not show voltage Change position Ground connection OK no between bolt and chassis of eye in the assembly and remove paint from the thread Q yes no n n right right right wrong wrong Test again the current between testing point 6 and bolt head If you intend to install the tail straps of the SCHROTH harnessbelt system at the rear seat lap belt anchor point a have you made sure that the Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List allows or requires you to do so YESO NOA b is your vehicle equipped with a SCHROTH approved seat see Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List and Legen
20. g parts of the seat or adjustment mechanisms cannot contact or damage the webbing of lap belt See paragraph 4 Flexible range of the seat belt mounting brackets at the seat Installation without the Installation with the stock belt atthe seat stock belt at the seat on the seat sliding bracket Illustration shows AUDI VW installation Mounting point on sliding anchor point on the seat bracket of seat with height adjustment 3 3 at the door sill Use the foremost anchor point of the sliding bar of the stock 3 point belt Page 11 4 Flexible range of the seat belt mounting brackets Repeated bending could weaken the bracket and cause it to fail when loaded in an accident Never bend the bracket back and forth several times Any pivoting brackets of the stock 3 point belts must not be limited in their range of motion up to 90 degrees Installation of retractor and ground wire anchor points are not suitable attachment of the lap belt portion of the harness belt anchor points C are suitable anchor points D and or E are suitable only if allowed for your vehicle s make model and model year and it is used with an approved seat See Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List and heed all indexes B pillar SOOM C pillar A pillar oC A pillar B pillar E Crpillar If retractor is installed at anchor point C without stock 3 point belts for outboard rear s
21. hort choose one of the SCHROTH supplied bolts Read and observe the following Warning A bolt which sticks out too far might damage the chassis the fuel tank fuel lines brake lines or other important vehicle components Make sure enough space is available behind the thread before screwing in the 1 inch 38 mm long bolt Tightening torque for all bolts 30 ft lbs 40 Nm 3 Installation of the lap belt When mounting the lap belt in a car equipped with a racing seat and integrated non adjustable headrests thread the belt through the openings as illustrated Page 9 3 1 Re assembling the length adjuster We do not recommend disassembling the length adjuster during installation process It is not necessary to disassemble the harness belt in order to run it through the openings of racing seats If for any reason the length adjuster is disassembled strictly follow the procedure step by step as described below to re assemble the adjuster Figure A Fold the strap to a loop and insert it upwards throughout the metal frame and turn the loop as indicated Note The strap part protruding from the adjuster for further adjustment 1 must be located above the stress taking strap 2 Figure B Position the plastic cover on top of the loop and insert the metal retainer 3 through the guides of the plastic cover and the strap loop Figure C Keep the metal retainer positioned between your thumb and f
22. ide for correct proper yes voltage Voltage of vehicle no OK min 9 Volt Connect fuse wire Supply wire always to another power powered if ignition no supply wire see E is turned on pages 19 to 22 yes no Repair the Fuse in fuse no vehicles wiring yes box OK and insert a new fuse yes no Check wiring of In line fuse harness belt for yes OK short circuit and repair it yes no Check all All plugs are electrical connected as connections as yes required instructed on pages 18 to 22 Use test lamp voltmeter with probe and always test between wire and vehicle body Follow l step by step the numbers of testing point indication 7 8 1 J I connector 1 7 to current JE 4 fuse wire supply wire br r bl I EA r blue Sf Tje im ewit of tuse wire close bo connectar 2 exit of main wire close to fuse holder 3 close to plug of sensor 4 close to exit plug of sensor 5 close to inertia reel 6 eye of ground wire 7 plug of magnet 4 8 plug of magnet Remove ground a gorea power i ire f h supply lead feet part alee ng bolt ard test tor no __ b Reconnect the poner voltage between fuse wire to the eye and chassis para supply yes Powe a Make sure the testing point no connection to 27 the main wire is OK yes Power at testing point 3 yes Page 34 Replace main wire re
23. itched asm seam is dangerous The asm energy conversion device may not be restitched under any circumstances After an accident in addition to replacing seat belt which were in use also be sure to ask your car dealer for carefully check all seatbelt attachment points for deformation or cracks Always make sure that the guidelines of the car manufacturer are followed if a repair is necessary 5 Cleaning To clean the belt use soap and warm water Do not use any solvents Do not dry the belt in the sun or near a radiator Improper cleaning or drying of the harness belts can weaken them reduce their effectiveness and can result in serious personal injury or death Page 30 INSTALLATION 1 General Instructions Always leave original equipment seat belts in place and available for use We strongly recommend that you leave the standard 3 point restraint system originally supplied for the front seating positions of your vehicle as well as those systems originally installed for the rear seating positions in place when you install the SCHROTH asm harnessbelt Leaving original equipment systems in place and fully functional will enable you to use the vehicle s standard seat belts when it is necessary to transport passengers in any of the rear seats or when either harness belt is not suited for use by the driver or front seat passenger Removal of equipment restraint systems may violate applicable State or Federal law To
24. ity of any restraint system to mitigate or prevent injury is directly related to the type and severity of the accident SCHROTH asm harnessbelts have been tested in dynamic sled tests utilizing a 75 kg 165 lbs Hybrid Il anthropometric dummy to simulate head on collisions at 50 km h 31 mph They also have been dynamically tested utilizing a 75kg mass dummy in accordance with European Safety Standard ECE R 16 04 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Always keep this manual in the vehicle so that others can thoroughly familiarize themselves with the proper use of the system Page 4 TSD 2 Retractor does not lock during heavy braking Is the sensor mounted in vertical position Install as instructed on pages 15 to 16 Wiring OK see Rewire in page 17 to 22 accordance No short circuit with in the wiring to sensor instructions Send retractor to importer for inspection TSD 3 Retractor does not lock when ignition is turned off Supply lead is Choose without power another power yes if ignition is supply lead turned off see pages 19 20 yes no Check the wiring diagram of your vehicle for assistence eee ee Send retractor to importer for inspection Page 33 TROUBLESHOOTING DIAGRAMS TSD SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS If you have a problem and do not know the cause follow the specific Troubleshooting Diagram TSD step by step If parts are required use only
25. n start the engine By following this procedure you will be able to prevent your car from moving when you do not want it to while you are putting on the harness belt Page 5 PACKAGE CONTENTS Schroth reserves the right to incorporate any technical changes or further development in this product without international version US version notice F Model Rallye 3A If you need additional information or have any comments Tested FMVSS 209 mein aie or questions about the SCHROTH asm harnessbelts WOR Agar ng of manufacture please contact your dealer or the importer SS see www schroth com Prod Number Prod Number Date of manufacture Date of manufacture In North America please contact week year week year MDI nc E o r Importer 3 First Avenue Type of belt Peabody MA 01960 Toll Free 888 536 8550 Phone 978 532 1145 Installation hardware Fax 978 532 2016 for harness belt for sensor Our Service Number Si a U ii hi a ti strip X 800 884 BELT o leng 2 X eet metal screw X Bolt 7 16 length 1 2X Hex bolt 4 mm 2X guides you to your nearest dealer Bolt 7 16 length 3 4 1x Spring washer 4 mm 2X Washer 1x Hexagon nut 4 mm 2X Spacer sleeve 1x Fuse 5 Ampere blade type 1x Spring washer 4x Fuse wire red blue with 1x Hexagon nut 7 16 1x 2 connectors Cover for bolt head 2X Main wire red blue 1x R EM EM B E R B Cover for hex nut 1x Cable grommet 1x Transparent Sticker indoor 1x
26. ned and tested to be used with HANS or other head and neck restraints e g Hutchens device Shoulder belts may slip off the HANS and crotch straps e g of a Hutchens device cannot be properly attached to the lap belt Malfunction can result in serious personal injuries or death Page 22 Vehicles fully equipped with rear seats and rear lap and shoulder seat belts For installation adapter part no 01003 USA 01103 is necessary The eye of the ground wire must be fixed eyf with the bolt at the anchor point because 7 avy 2 the adapter is an insulator i Rand Align the adapter and retractor carefully before tightening the bolts to prevent twisting or kinking of the tail strap webbing and to make sure that the webbing can freely move in and out of the retractor without interference when the harness belt is in use Webbing which is twisted or kinked or cannot move freely can damage the webbing and will reduce the effectiveness of the harness belt system Vehicles with rear seats removed competition cars The retractor must be aligned as shown and described in paragraph 5 6 Installation of the sensor Improper sensor installation will reduce sensor performance and impair effectiveness of harness belt system in an accident Install sensor in a precise vertical position During installation make sure that the car is parked on a flat level surface Parking position of the vehicle f
27. ng carefully stow excess wire close to the sensor Be careful when folding rear seats so that their function is not restricted and the wire cannot be damaged If you must drill a hole to lead the wire through an interior panel be sure to heed the following DANGER and carefully follow the applicable instructions Page 18 A DANGER Before drilling make sure no lines the fuel tank or the car body will be damaged drill 15 32 12 mm hole cut the cable grommet so you can pull it around both wires run both plugs individually through the hole push cable grommet into the hole to protect the wires against or being cut by sharp sheet metal edges PANS connection with the sensor SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e To remove the plug pull the plastic cover backwards The plug will release easily Never pull on the wire to avoid any damage and separation from the plug 7 3 Running the main wire red blue to the current supply wire Run the main wire red blue to the dashboard or the fuse box so that it is covered by the floor carpet or the door sill cover See following illustration The wire must not interfere with the foot pedals or with entry exit to the vehicle and must not be exposed to damage by passenger movement Also make sure that seat adjustment and movement is not restricted and the wire cannot be damaged by parts of the seat throughout the seat adjustment range back and forth as well as up and down Page 19
28. ns which accompany them Restraint systems can only offer protection if they are properly installed and used To assure proper function your car must meet special technical requirements Before installation of SCHROTH harnessbelt please answer a few very important questions to make sure the SCHROTH harnessbelt system can be properly installed and effectively used in your car Page 1 1 Is your vehicle listed in the Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List a Make sure plugs are well connec no ted to the sensor yes _ b Install the sensor in a permanent vertical position Compare your car s specifications to the Make Type No and Model Year of vehicle in the Certified Vehicle List Vehicle Reference List Power at testing point 4 yes Power at testing point 5 yes Send retractor to importer for inspection YESO NOO Replace defective control wire no red black Use only SCHROTH Spare Parts 1 Remove rubber cover see page 26 2 Check the wire con nection and holder eS 1 3 Power at testing points 7 and 8 Positive and negative terminals Check testing points 7 and 8 Proper harness belt geometry requires that seat belt anchor points be located within narrowly defined areas Replace defective Power at control wire Q Therefore SCHROTH harnessbelts may only be installed E eT ev ecukot in SCHROTH approved vehicl
29. or sensor installation Make sure the vehicle is level side to side and front to rear right way wrong way Page 15 Sensor installation at an improper location can promote aging corrosion movement and thereby impair the effectiveness of the system in an accident The sensor must be installed on a rigid structure which does not move and is in a protected location where it is not exposed to extreme humidity heat or dust and cannot be unintentionally moved out of alignment Do not install the sensor in the engine compartment Dust Water Salt Do not install the sensor in the footwell dust and moisture from shoes To install the sensor you have to drill holes for the attachment bolts Be very careful make sure that you do not damage the body the fuel tank fuel lines brake lines or other important components Apply the same care when tightening the attachment bolts To prevent injury bolts must never protrude into passenger compartment right way wrong way When the sensor is properly installed in a vertical position it will function with the same level of sensitivity locking the retractor when acted upon by sufficient deceleration from any direction Make sure to have enough space underneath the sensor for the electrical connections OOOO minimum 1 Short circuits can cause severe damage to your car and its electrical system To avoid short circuits connect the wires only after installation of all parts
30. orefinger Slide the plastic cover backwards onto the metal frame as indicated until both ratchets 4 locks with a distinct clicking sound into the detentions in the metal frame Figure D Check by pulling both stress taking straps 2 and 2 the adjustment device will lock safely 3 2 Installation locations at or on the center tunnel Installation with the stock belt at the seat Installation without the stock belt at the seat Page 10 wees 2 ST F F h l o Ey J SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e In order to get an even tighter fit of the lap belt we recommend that you move your seat back a little adjust the length of your belt as described above and move the seat forward to its normal position This will help to tighten the lap belt even more This recommendation does not apply when both attachment points of the lap belt are mounted directly to a seat on a sliding track and runner system rather than one attached directly to the floor b Adjust the length of the inboard shoulder belt until both belts exert equal pressure against the upper torso equal pressure RIGHT 8 Using of the rear seats Never wear the SCHROTH harnessbelt if any rear seating position is occupied Both front seat occupants must then use original equipment 3 point belts The rear seat occupant could interact with the tail strap of the SCHROTH harnessbelt during an accident and cause serious injury to himself or to the wea
31. rcuit Use only 5 Ampere fuses If a fuse blows first check the wiring and replace damaged wires with original spare parts see page 34 before you insert a new fuse In order to help you quickly locate the cause of possible problems with the electrical system of the SCHROTH asm autocontrol harnessbelts we have prepared a Troubleshooting Diagram see page 32 Please follow the specific diagram step by step if the retractor should not unlock when the ignition is turned on OPERATING 1 General instructions Most Countries require that seat belts be worn by all passengers when a car is in motion Please check with your local authorities for further information Regardless of the law in your State it only makes sense to buckle up so before you start your car make sure that you and all of your passengers are properly restrained The SCHROTH asm harnessbelt system when properly installed and used according to applicable instructions can mitigate injury Of course the ability of any restraint system to mitigate or prevent injury is directly related to the type and severity of the accident The following pictures show the correct installation and use of SCHROTH asm harnessbelts for the specific vehicle depicted This vehicle body is one of our test devices used to simulate head on collisions at 31 mph Doors and other components not required for the evaluation of harness belt performance have been removed This product is not desig
32. red blue of the first installed harness belt system between its fuse holder and sensor Never connect the fuse wire of the second harness belt system to the control wire of the first system The interaction of both electromagnetic systems may severely damage other electronic systems of your vehicle Page 21 7 3 1 Current supply wire SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e The electrical current supply must be taken from a wire that does not carry current when the ignition is turned off The wire selected must be live when the ignition is turned on but before the engine starts The flow of electrical current must not depend on the operation of any other electrical system or device We recommend use of the wire feeding the rear window defogger or any wire downstream from the fuse box running from any terminal marked no 15 non German manufactured cars may use other symbols numbers and or letters Do not connect to the wire that powers the computerized control system in the vehicle If the wiring for the harness belt system is connected to a wire which carries current even when the ignition is off the electro magnetic components of the harness belt system could draw current continuously and discharge your car s battery while parked Check the wiring diagram of your vehicle for a suitable lead that can be easily used for proper installation as explained above If in doubt please see your car dealer If you install two SCHROTH asm au
33. rer of the harness belt right way wrong way right way Page 27 have the same pressure over the shoulders and in the chest area Make sure the shoulder straps are properly adjusted whenever the SCHROTH harnessbelt is worn For lap belt adjustment see following paragraph 7 Putting on the belt a First turn on the ignition to activate and release the retractor mechanism There is no need to start the engine SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS For your safety the retractor will lock at any time the ignition is turned off or whenever power to the retractor is interrupted b After choosing the correct seating position put on the belt and adjust the lap belt so it fits tightly in the bend between the pelvic crest and the upper thigh The release buckle should be located in the center in front of your body close buckle Improper fit of any lap belt can cause serious personal injury or death e ALWAYS make sure that the lap belt is tightly adjusted A lap belt in a harness or 3 point system that is too loose will impair the performance of the system e The lap belt must fit tightly in the bend between the pelvic crest and the upper thigh e Make sure belt is properly adjusted when a different person uses the belt or each time the seat is readjusted Heed WARNING on adjuster Page 26 Damage will impair the effectiveness of the harness belt system Make sure that the seat and bracket are positioned so that movin
34. s far as possible to the rear of the car The retractor must be well away from the head of the rear seat passenger and the rear door 4 1 Lap belt buckle must be positioned in direction of the pull of tail strap when the belt is worn see illustration must not lay on the backrest of the rear seat so that it cannot be positioned in direction of the tail strap webbing 4 How to close and release the buckles To close Insert the latch into the buckle until you can hear a distinct clicking sound Toopen Depressing the red button marked PRESS will open the buckle Assembly for installation of the retractor to the bracket 4 2 Buckle between tail strap and shoulder belts separation buckle To close Insert the latch underneath the plastic cover until it locks in 1 and the plastic cover slides back into its normal position 2 Bolt length 34 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Depending on the design of the anchorage of the stock 3 point belt the C pillar mounting bracket 1 must be attached to the original assembly so that swivel Toopen Slide the plastic cover in the direction of the arrow attachments will not be impeded or restricted in their range to the stop 1 Tilt the latch downwards and of motion remove it from the buckle 2 The SCHROTH bracket 1 can be carefully bend up to an angle of 45 degrees and be twisted up to 90 degrees Page 13 Never bend the bracket back and forth several times R
35. s heavy braking or during sharp cornering The retractor will also lock if the vehicle is tilted more than 25 degrees A sensor controls the electro magnetic operation of the retractor In order to work properly and react to forces coming from different directions the sensor must be installed vertically If the sensor is not installed vertically the retractor will be more sensitive to forces applied to the vehicle from one direction than from another and the system will not work properly The retractor will unlock allowing webbing to be unreeled and you to move as soon as current flows to the electric magnetic system in the retractor from your cars 12 volt electrical system Electrical current flows whenever the ignition is switched on When forces act on the vehicle that trigger the sensor the flow of current to the electro magnetic system of the retractor is interrupted and the retractor locks Webbing can no longer be let out but the retractor is still able to take up slack in the webbing For your safety the system was designed to lock up whenever the flow of current to the retractor is interrupted For that reason the retractor is locked when the ignition is turned off The correct sequence for buckling the SCHROTH asm autocontrol harnessbelt is always 1 after making sure that the transmission is in Park or Neutral with the hand brake firmly engaged 2 switch ignition on but do not start engine 3 buckle up 4 only the
36. the perforated metal strip The perforated metal strip can be carefully bent and formed as necessary for vertical installation of the sensor Make sure that both ends of the strap are fixed by screws for permanent and rigid installation of the sensor on a non moving structure right way wrong way Page 17 Attach the sensor to the perforated metal strip Attachment of the sensor to the strip quantity Hex bolt 4mm 2 Spring washer 4mm 2 Hexagon nut 4mm 2 Drill a hole in the structure and secure the upper end of the strip Place the supplied level on the top surface of the sensor to check the front rear and side to side position of the sensor Mark the position of the second hole drill and secure the lower end of the strip examples for installation Do not bend the strip back and forth more times than necessary Recheck the position to make sure the sensor is leveled right right wrong 7 Wiring 7 1 Wiring diagram R BI RED BLUE R S_ RED BLACK B BROWN Ignition lock Fuse box M Jl E eed a Cable connector Fuse wire B RIS 7 c EZ SS k l uM 7 2 Connection from the retractor to the sensor Run the control wire red black from the retractor to the sensor so that the wire does not protrude into the passenger compartment and cannot be snagged by the driver or a passenger and cannot be damaged by cargo by sharp sheet metal edges or other objects If the wire is too lo
37. tocontrol harnessbelt systems in your car you only have to connect the electrical system of the left driver side retractor directly to a current supply of the vehicle Be sure to follow the wiring instructions for the right passenger side retractor in paragraph 7 3 3 below 7 3 2 Connecting To prevent damage to your car s electrical system only make the following connections when the ignition is turned off The fuse wire can be connected at any suitable position to the current supply wire from terminal 15 at fuse box in cars of German manufacture by the cable connector included power supply lead 3 45 H axR B a EHH g Page 20 This figure indicates the most suitable positions for the sensor The figure shows a car body with interior panels removed Only install the sensor directly to a rigid vertical structure of the car body that does not move The mounting holes must be in a straight vertical line and 25 32 20 mm apart Drill the upper hole first to locate the sensor in the desired position Place the bubble level supplied on the top surface of the sensor to check the front rear and side to side position Mark the position for the second hole drill and remount the sensor Recheck the position to make sure the sensor is leveled for 4 mm bolts drill holes 13 64 5 mm for self tapping sheet metal screws drill holes 5 64 2 mm You can use sensor housing as a stencil Installation with
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