2009 Dodge Viper Owner Manual - Page 43

THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE STARTING YOUR VEHICLE 41 How to Engage the Automatic Locking Mode To convert the passenger seat belt from emergency locking mode to automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull all of the webbing out of the retractor. Then, allow some of the webbing to retract back into the retractor. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound indicating that the belt is now in automatic locking mode. NOTE: Once the belt is in automatic locking mode, you will not be able to pull any more of the webbing out of the retractor. In this mode, you will only be able to retract excess webbing into the retractor to secure the child restraint. How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode Simply allow all of the webbing to retract back into the retractor to disengage the automatic locking mode. This will return the retractor to the emergency locking mode for normal use. Seat Belts and Pregnant Women We recommend that pregnant women use the seat belts throughout their pregnancy. Keeping the mother safe is the best way to keep the baby safe. Pregnant women should wear the lap portion of the belt across the thighs and as snug across the hips as possible. Keep the belt low so that it does not come across the abdomen. That way the strong bones of the hips will take the force if there is a collision. Seat Belt Extender If a seat belt is too short, even when extended fully, your authorized dealer can provide you with a seat belt extender. This extender should only be used if the existing belt is not long enough. When it is not required, remove the extender, and store it. 2