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Automatic Locking Retractor
Emergency 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.
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 4, “Check the Latch Plates”.
See Step 4, “Check
the Latch Plates”.
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.
Types of Retractors
Locking Latch Plate
Emergency Locking
Retractor with a
Sliding Latch Plate
Emergency Locking Retractor Lap Only Belt
Infl atable Seat Belts
Never Use With This Child Restraint
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Check the Latch Plates
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
.
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 a locking clip.
Please contact us for one. See page 65.
