2000 Ford Focus Owner's Manual - Page 83

Seating and safety restraints 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from the buckle. The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Energy Management Feature This seat belt system has a retractor assembly that is designed to pay out webbing in a controlled manner. This feature is designed to help reduce the belt force acting on the occupant's chest. After any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the automatic locking retractor for child seats is still functioning properly in addition to other checks for proper seat belt function. 83