2013 Lincoln MKZ Owner Manual Printing 2 - Page 37

Safety Belts 3. Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode. How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate the vehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. The rear inflatable safety belt consists of the following: • An inflatable bag located in the shoulder safety belt webbing. • Lap safety belt webbing with automatic locking mode. • The same warning light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front safety belts. • Impact sensors located in various parts of the vehicle. How does the rear inflatable safety belt system work? The rear inflatable safety belts will function like standard restraints in everyday usage. Rear Inflatable Safety Belt (If Equipped) WARNING Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the rear inflatable safety belt. The rear inflatable safety belts are fitted in the shoulder portion of the safety belts of the second-row outboard seating positions. Note: The rear inflatable safety belts are compatible with most infant and child safety car seats and belt positioning booster seats when properly installed. This is because they are designed to fill with a cooled gas at a lower pressure and at a slower rate than traditional airbags. After inflation, the shoulder portion of the safety belt remains cool to the touch. E146364 During a crash of sufficient force, the inflatable belt will inflate from inside the webbing. 35 MKZ (CC9)