Automatic Locking Mode - Ford Ranger Owner's Manual

Automatic locking mode

In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be
automatically locked and will 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 on the occupant.
Child safety seat installation.
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:
Buckle the lap/shoulder combination belt.
1.
Grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward
2.
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).
A clicking sound will continue to be heard as the belt is
3.
allowed to retract. This indicates that the retractor is in the
automatic locking mode.
NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled
and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will
switch to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking
mode. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats
for Children in this chapter.
Safety Restraints
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