1996 Ford Escort Owner's Manual - Page 32

For vehicles equipped with a dual locking mode retractor for the front seat passenger, the retractor modes function as follows: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode retractors The lap/shoulder belt retractor will allow the occupant freedom of movement, locking tight only on hard braking, hard cornering or impacts of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or more. The retractor can be made to lock by jerking on the belt. Adjust the lap part of the belt by pulling up on the shoulder belt until the lap belt fits snugly and as low as possible around your hips. Automatic locking mode In this operating mode, the shoulder belt retractor will be automatically locked and remain locked when the combination lap/shoulder safety belt is buckled, and does not allow the occupant freedom of movement. This mode provides the following: u A tight lap/shoulder belt fit on the occupant. u Child seat or infant carrier installation restraint. RWARNING Rear-facing infant seats should never be placed in the front seats. 30