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Passenger and Rear Seat Belts –
3-point system with convertible
locking retractor
This type of seat belt combines both
an emergency locking retractor and an
automatic locking retractor. Convertible
retractor type seat belts are installed
in the rear seat positions to help
accommodate the installation of child
restraint systems.
A convertible retractor is also installed
in the front passenger seat position,
children should always be seated in the
rear and never place any infant/child
restraint system in the front seat.
To fasten your seat belt:
Pull the seat belt out of the retractor
and insert the metal tab into the buckle.
An audible “click” sounds when the tab
locks into the buckle. Pull the shoulder
portion of the belt to snug the belt across
your hips and remove slack. Make sure
the seat belt is not twisted.
When not securing a child restraint,
the seat belt automatically adjusts to
the proper length only after the lap
belt portion of the seat belt is adjusted
manually so that it fits snugly across your
hips.
When the seat belt has been fully
extended from the retractor to allow
for the installation of a child restraint
system, the seat belt operation changes
to allow the belt to retract, but not to
extend (Automatic Locking Retractor
Type). Refer to the “Using a Child
Restraint System” section in this chapter.
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To release your seat belt:
Press the release button
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in the locking
buckle.
The belt should automatically draw
back into the retractor. If this does not
happen, check the belt is not twisted,
then try again.
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The emergency locking mode
allows seated passengers to move
freely in their seats while keeping
some tension on the belt. During a
collision or sudden stop, the retractor
automatically locks the belt to help
restrain the passengers.
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To deactivate the automatic locking
mode, unbuckle the seat belt and
allow the belt to fully retract.