FORD 2000 Focus - Manual (Page 86)

Seating and safety restraints
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When to use the automatic
locking mode
• When a tight lap/shoulder fit is
desired.
• Anytime a child safety seat is
installed in a passenger front or
outboard rear seating position (if
equipped). Refer to Safety
restraints for children or Safety
seats for children later in this
chapter.
Always transport children
12 years old and under in
the back seat and always use
appropriate child restraints.
How to use the automatic
locking mode
• Buckle the combination lapand
shoulder belt.
• Graspthe shoulder portion and
pull downward until the entire belt
is extracted.
• Allow the belt to retract. As the
belt retracts, you will hear a
clicking sound. This indicates the
safety belt is now in the automatic
locking mode.
How to disengage the automatic
locking mode
Disconnect the combination
lap/shoulder belt and allow it to
retract completely to disengage the
automatic locking mode and
activate the vehicle sensitive
(emergency) locking mode.