2010 Chrysler Sebring Owner Manual Convertible - Page 46

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 45 When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode Use the Automatic Locking Mode anytime a child safety seat is installed in a seating position that has a belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in the rear seat. How To Engage The Automatic Locking Mode 1. Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. Seat Belt Pretensioners - If Equipped The seat belts for both front seating positions may be equipped with pretensioning devices that are designed to remove slack from the seat belt in the event of a collision. These devices improve the performance of the seat belt by assuring that the belt is tight about the occupant early in a collision. Pretensioners work for all size occupants, including those in child restraints. 2 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until NOTE: These devices are not a substitute for proper seat the entire belt is extracted. belt placement by the occupant. The seat belt still must be worn snugly and positioned properly. 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is The pretensioners are triggered by the Occupant Renow in the Automatic Locking Mode. straint Controller (ORC). Like the airbags, the pretensioners are single use items. A deployed pretensioner or a How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode deployed airbag, must be replaced immediately. Unbuckle 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.