Automatic Locking Retractors; Child Seats - Aston Martin DB 9 2013 Manual

Automatic Locking Retractors

Warning: Always follow the child seat manufacturer's
instructions. Not following the child-seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing the child seat is dangerous.
Aston Martin does not recommend any specific child seat for this
vehicle which require the use of the vehicle seat belt for
installation.
The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) system is designed to securely
hold child seats. The ALR system temporarily locks the seat belt that
is securing a child seat.
ALR Operation
Gently pull out the seat belt until fully extended. The ALR system will
only engage at the maximum extension point of the seat belt.
Thread the belt tongue through the child seat as instructed by the
child seat manufacturer. Engage the tongue into the belt buckle.
Adjust the tongue position on the belt, if necessary, to make sure that
the lower belt run is tight and then allow the upper run of the seat
belt to fully retract until the child seat is securely held. The ALR
system will be heard 'clicking' as the seat belt retracts.
When fully retracted, pull down on the upper run of the belt to check
that the ALR lock has engaged.
When parked on an incline, the seat belt may lock as it is
withdrawn. This is not a fault. If the mechanism locks, release the seat
belt tension and then pull the seat belt very gently to avoid operation
of the inertia lock.
The ALR system will disengage when the seat belt is fully retracted.
The seat belt may then be worn when required as a normal seat belt.
Once the ALR is disengaged, the seat belt must be fully extended to
re-engage the system on the next occasion that a child seat is
installed.

Child Seats

Warning: Always follow the child seat manufacturer's
instructions. Not following the child seat manufacturer's
instructions when installing the child seat is dangerous.
Warning: Do not seat a child aged 12 or younger, or weighing
36 kg or less in the car without an appropriate child seat or
booster cushion.
Aston Martin strongly recommends not to install any child seat on
the front passenger seat of this vehicle.
Use of Child Seats
Child safety seats must be in conformity with Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard 213. Look for the statement on the box and seat.
Look for the following when selecting a child seat:
• It should have a label certifying that it meets the applicable Safety
Standards
• Carefully read the instructions supplied with the child seat. Make
sure you understand them and can install and use the device
correctly and safely in the vehicle
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