Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
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Lap and Shoulder Belt with
Dual Retractors
Do Not Use!- Each autobelt Strap has
a retractor at each end and is attached
to the latch plate at one end.
Unsafe Vehicle Seat Belt
Systems cont.-
6. Vehicle Seat Belt Retractors
Consult your vehicle’s owners manual for types of
retractors that are in your automobile and the function of
the retractors.
Acceptable Autobelt Retractor Type
ALR – Automatic Locking Retractor
: Allows belt to be
pulled in one motion until fastened, then operates as a
ratchet, winding in slack, preventing further extension
(until completely rewound). In most belts, you will hear
a faint clicking sound that indicates the belt is locked
and ratcheting in.
Switchable
– When Adjusted to the ELR mode -
Manually adjustable from ELR mode to ALR mode. For
most, pull belt webbing all the way out of the retractor to
activate the ALR mode. A slight "click" may be heard, but
the belt will ratchet in to retractor once switched into ALR
mode). In some models, the retractors switch from ELR
to ALR by pushing a button.
Unacceptable Autobelt Retractor Type
ELR – Emergency Locking Retractor
: Allows the belt
to be freely extended or rewound. It locks only when the
vehicle slows, changes direction or stops suddenly.
