2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 45

44 THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 6. To release the belt, push the red button on the buckle. 1. Position the latch plate as close as possible to the The belt will automatically retract to its stowed position. anchor point. If necessary, slide the latch plate down the webbing to 2. At about 6 to 12 in (15 to 30 cm) above the latch plate, allow the belt to retract fully. grasp and twist the belt webbing 180° to create a fold that begins immediately above the latch plate. WARNING! 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 Lap/Shoulder Belt Untwisting Procedure the shoulder belt. The Automatic Locking Mode is availUse the following procedure to untwist a twisted lap/ able on all passenger-seating positions with a combinashoulder belt. tion lap/shoulder belt. A frayed or torn belt could rip apart in a collision and leave you with no protection. Inspect the belt system periodically, checking for cuts, frays, or loose parts. Damaged parts must be replaced immediately. Do not disassemble or modify the system. Seat belt assemblies must be replaced after a collision if they have been damaged (i.e., bent retractor, torn webbing, etc.). 3. Slide the latch plate upward over the folded webbing. The folded webbing must enter the slot at the top of the latch plate. 4. Continue to slide the latch plate up until it clears the folded webbing.