1996 Ford Probe Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
1996 Ford Probe Manual
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Unfastening the combination lap and shoulder belt - front and rear seating positions While the belt retracts, guide the tongue to its original position to prevent it from striking you or the vehicle. Lap/Shoulder Belt Retractors (Dual Locking Modes) Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for all passengers. Dual locking mode retractors operate in two ways: Vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode In this operating mode, the 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 also be made to lock by pulling on the belt. 12