Automatic Locking Mode - Ford 1996 Mustang Manual

Automatic locking mode

In this operating mode, the shoulder belt
retractor will be automatically locked and remain
locked when the combination lap/shoulder
safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the
occupant freedom of movement. This mode
provides the following:
A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on the occupant.
Child seat or infant carrier installation
restraint.
Never install a rear-facing child seat or
infant carrier in the right front passenger
seat.
This mode must be used when installing a child
safety seat on the front passenger seat and rear
outboard seats where dual locking retractors are
provided.
To switch the retractor from the emergency
locking mode to the automatic locking mode,
perform the following steps:
1. Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
2. Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and
pull downward until all of the belt is
extracted and, when allowed to retract, a
clicking sound is heard. At this time, the belt
retractor is in the automatic locking mode
(child restraint mode).
3. A clicking sound will continue to be heard
as the belt is allowed to retract.
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