Automatic Locking Mode - Ford 1996 Escort Manual

Automatic locking mode

In this operating mode, the lap belt retractor will
remain locked and does not allow the occupant
freedom of movement. This mode provides the
following:
A tight lap belt on the hips.
Forward-facing child seat installation.
Rear-facing infant seats should never be
placed in the front seat.
This mode must be used when installing a
forward-facing child seat on the front passenger
seat. To switch the retractor from the emergency
locking mode, perform the following steps:
1. Buckle the lap belt.
2. Grasp the lap belt below the child seat label.
Pull upward until all of the belt is extracted
and a click is heard. At this time, the lap
belt retractor is in the automatic locking
mode (child restraint mode).
3. A clicking sound will contnue to be heard as
the belt is allowed to retract.
4. Pull down on the belt to remove slack in the
belt.
NOTE: When the lap belt is unbuckled and
allowed to retract completely, the
retractor will switch to the vehicle
sensitive (emergency) locking mode.
See the detailed instructions under
Safety Seats for Children in this
chapter.
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