1998 Nissan Frontier Owner's Manual - Page 28

When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be extracted again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and the seat belt is fully retracted. See ''Child restraints '' later in this section for more information. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child restraint installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. ARS1054 forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check, or if you have any questions about seat belt operation, see an authorized NISSAN dealer. Unfastening the seat belt To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts. Checking seat belt operation Seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement by two separate methods: 1) When the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. 2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the belts, check the operation as follows: ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly Seats, restraints and supplemental air bag systems 1-21