1997 Ford Mustang Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119

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: WARNING Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placed in the front seats. 1. 2. Buckle the lap/shoulder belt. Grasp the lap portion of the belt below the child seat label. Pull upward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard. At this time, the lap belt retractor is in the automatic locking mode (child restraint mode). Allow the belt to retract. A clicking sound will be heard as the belt retracts. This indicates that the retractor is in the automatic locking mode. Push down on the child seat as you pull down on the belt to remove slack in the belt. 3. 4. 118