Ford 2011 Explorer Owner's Manual page 188

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. Refer to Safety restraints for children or
Safety seats for children later in this chapter.
How to use the automatic locking mode
Non-inflatable 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.
Rear outboard inflatable safety belts (second row only—if
equipped)
• 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.
2011 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA (fus)
Seating and Safety Restraints
187