1996 Ford Mustang Owner's Manual - Page 17

NOTE: When the combination lap/shoulder belt is unbuckled and allowed to retract completely, the retractor will switch back to the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. See the detailed instructions under Safety Seats for Children in this chapter. Front Passenger Lap Belt Retractor (Convertible Only) Your convertible is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the lap belt part of the lap/shoulder belt for the front seat passenger. Dual locking mode passenger seat lap belt retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this operating mode, the lap 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 cannot be made to lock by pulling on the belt. Automatic locking mode In this operating mode, the lap belt retractor will remain locked and does not allow the occupant freedom of movement. This mode provides the following: u A tight lap/shoulder belt on the occupant. u Child safety seat installation. This mode must be used when installing a forward facing child safety seat on the front passenger seat. To switch the retractor from the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode to the automatic locking mode, perform the following steps: 15