Chrysler Pacifica 2017 User Manual page 34

G E T T I N G S T A R T E D
Energy Management Feature
The front seat belt system is equipped with an Energy Management feature that may help further
reduce the risk of injury in the event of a collision. The seat belt system has a retractor assembly
that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner.
Switchable Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR)
The seat belts in the passenger seating positions are equipped with a Switchable Automatic
Locking Retractor (ALR) which is used to secure a child restraint system. For additional informa-
tion, refer to "Installing Child Restraints Using The Vehicle Seat Belt" under the "Child Restraints"
section of this manual. The figure below illustrates the locking feature for each seating position.
7 Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor
(ALR) Locations
If the passenger seating position is equipped with an ALR and is being used for normal usage,
only pull the seat belt webbing out far enough to comfortably wrap around the occupant's
mid-section so as to not activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound
as the seat belt retracts. Allow the webbing to retract completely in this case and then carefully
pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the occupant's
mid-section. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a "click."
In Automatic Locking Mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The seat belt will still
retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a
child restraint is installed in a seating position that has a seat belt with this feature. Children
12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in a vehicle with a rear seat.
• Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an air bag. A deploying passenger front
air bag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years or younger, including a child in a
rear-facing child restraint.
• Only use a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle with a rear seat.
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8 Passenger Automatic Locking Retractor
WARNING!
(ALR) Locations