Maxi-Cosi MAGELLAN Manual page 14

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Types of Retractors
Switchable Retractor
(most vehicles have this type)
This retractor can be switched to a locking mode.
You must have the retractor in the locking mode to use the seat
belt with this child restraint.
Switching to locking mode: Slowly pull the shoulder belt all the
way out, then let it go back in an inch or two.
As it goes back in, you will most likely hear a ratcheting sound.
Gently pull the belt to see if it has locked. You will not be able to pull
any more belt out if the lock has engaged.
Automatic Locking Retractor
This retractor always locks.
It will automatically lock after slowly pulling the seat belt out at
least halfway and letting the belt go back into the retractor an
inch or two.
Emergency Locking Retractor
If the retractor does not lock, it is most likely an Emergency
Locking Retractor. These retractors only lock during a sudden
stop or collision.
You will need to determine if your seat belt's latch plate can lock
the belt. See Step 5, "Check the Latch Plates".
See Step 5, "Check
the Latch Plates."
Check the Latch Plates
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Latch plates are the part of
the seat belt that goes into the
buckle.
To see if the latch plate locks:
Buckle the vehicle belt.
Then firmly tug the lap portion of the
seat belt while pulling it up.
If the vehicle belt does not slide
through the latch plate, it's locked.
If the latch plate slides up and down
the vehicle belt, it is a sliding latch
plate.
Locking Latch Plate
Sliding latch plates easily slip between
the lap and shoulder portions of the
belt.
If you have an Emergency Locking
Retractor with a Sliding Latch Plate,
you must use the car seat's
AutoLock feature.
Emergency Locking
Retractor with a
Sliding Latch Plate
Never Use With This Child Restraint
Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
Infl atable Seat Belts
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