Section 7
Other equipment
Horn, speedometer, registration plates, vehicle identification.
33
defect codes in this section
2 Dangerous27 Major4 Minor
7.1 Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
7.1.1.a.iSeat belt securitySeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.1.a.iiSeat belt securitySeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsDangerous7.1.1.bSeat belt securitySeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.2.aSeat belt fitment and conditionSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.2.bSeat belt fitment and conditionSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.2.cSeat belt fitment and conditionSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.2.dSeat belt fitment and conditionSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.2.eSeat belt fitment and conditionSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.3.aSeat belt load limitersSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.4.aSeat belt pre-tensionersSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.5.aAirbagsSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.5.cAirbagsSeat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor7.1.6.aSupplementary restraint system (SRS)Seat belts and supplementary restraint systemsMajor
7.3 Anti-theft device
7.7 Audible warning (horn)
7.8 Speedometer
7.10 Speed limiter (if required)
7.10.aSpeed limiter (if required)Speed limiter (if required)Major7.10.bSpeed limiter (if required)Speed limiter (if required)Major7.10.cSpeed limiter (if required)Speed limiter (if required)Major7.10.dSpeed limiter (if required)Speed limiter (if required)Major7.10.eSpeed limiter (if required)Speed limiter (if required)Major
7.12 Electronic stability control (ESC)
7.12.aElectronic stability control (ESC)Electronic stability control (ESC)Major7.12.bElectronic stability control (ESC)Electronic stability control (ESC)Major7.12.cElectronic stability control (ESC)Electronic stability control (ESC)Major7.12.dElectronic stability control (ESC)Electronic stability control (ESC)Major7.12.eElectronic stability control (ESC)Electronic stability control (ESC)Major
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