1997 Mercury Villager Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160

Seating and Safety Restraints Using the Automatic Locking Mode Retractor to Secure a Child Safety Seat Your vehicle is equipped with a dual locking mode retractor on the shoulder belt portion of the combination lap/shoulder safety belt for the front passenger seat and rear outer seats. The automatic locking mode must be used when installing a child seat or infant carrier in the front passenger seat or rear outer seats. To install a child safety seat or infant carrier, follow these steps: 1. Position the child seat or infant carrier in the vehicle seat. If you are using the moveable third row seat in the third row position, the passenger side second row bucket seat, or the front passenger seat, slide the seat to the rearmost position. 2. Follow the child seat or infant carrier manufacturer's instructions. Route the safety belt through the child seat or infant carrier and insert the safety belt tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Be sure to follow the child safety seat manufacturer's instructions for belt routing. 159