Emergency Locking Retractor (Elr); Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/Elr); Seatbelt Warning Light And Chime - Subaru 2001 Forester Owner's Manual

J Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR)
The driver's seatbelt has an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).
The emergency locking retractor allows normal body movement but the
retractor locks automatically during a sudden stop, impact or if you pull
the belt very quickly out of the retractor.
J Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor (A/ELR)
Each passenger's seatbelt has an Automatic/Emergency Locking Re-
tractor (A/ELR). The Automatic/Emergency Locking Retractor normally
functions as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR). The A/ELR has an
additional locking mode "Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode" in-
tended to secure a child restraint system. When the seatbelt is once
drawn out completely and is then retracted even slightly, the retractor
locks the seatbelt in that position and the seatbelt cannot be extended.
As the belt is rewinding, clicks will be heard which indicate the retractor
functions as ALR. When the seatbelt is retracted fully, ALR mode is re-
leased.
When securing a child restraint system on the passengers' seats, the
seatbelt must be changed over to the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
mode.
When the child restraint system is removed, make sure that the retractor
operates as an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR).
For instructions on how to convert the retractor to the ALR mode and re-
store it to the ELR mode, see the "Child restraint systems" section in this
chapter.
J Seatbelt warning light and chime
Your vehicle is equipped with a seatbelt warning device at the driver's
seat, as required by current safety standards.
This device causes the seatbelt warning light on the instrument panel to
light up for about six seconds when the ignition switch is turned to "ON"
to remind the driver to wear the seatbelt. If the driver's seatbelt is not fas-
tened, a warning chime sounds at the same time.
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