Section 6 - Selecting A Vehicle Seating Location
Unsafe Vehicle Seat Belt
Systems cont.-
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.
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 theALR 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 befreely extended or rewound. It locks only when the vehicle slows, changes direction or stops suddenly.
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