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Automatic locking mode: In this mode, the shoulder belt or lap belt is
automatically pre-locked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in
the shoulder or lap belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on
the driver safety belt.
When to use the automatic locking mode: This mode should be used
any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger
front or rear seating positions. Children 12 years old and under should
be properly restrained in a rear seating position whenever possible.
How to use the automatic locking mode
Non-inflatable safety belts
Rear outboard inflatable safety belts (second row only–if equipped)
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.
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Safety Belts
• Buckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt.
• Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until the entire belt is pulled
out. As the belt retracts, you will hear a
clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt
is now in the automatic locking mode.
• Buckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt.
• Grasp the lap portion of the belt and pull
upward until the entire belt is pulled out.
• 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.