How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode; Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment - Ford 1998 Ranger Owner's Manual

Seating and safety restraints
Grasp the shoulder portion and
pull downward until the entire
belt is extracted.
Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking
sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking
mode.

How to disengage the automatic locking mode

Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract
completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the
vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode.

Front safety belt height adjustment

Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front
passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across
the middle of your shoulder.
Regular Cab
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