2010 Jeep Liberty Owner's Manual - Page 55

54 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Automatic Locking Retractors (ALR) Mode - If Equipped In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically prelocked. The belt will still retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is available on all passenger-seating positions with a combination lap/shoulder belt. 3. 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 from the buckle and allow it to retract completely to disengage the Automatic Locking Mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety Energy Management Feature seat is installed in the rear outboard seating position. This vehicle has a safety belt system with an energy Children 12 years old and younger should always be management feature in the front seating positions to help properly restrained in the rear seat. further reduce the risk of injury in the event of a head-on How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode collision. 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. This safety belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to release webbing in a controlled manner. This 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the entire belt is extracted. the occupant's chest.