1997 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 56

locking mode. Refer to ''Child Restraints for Infants and Small Children'' later in this section for more information. The automatic locking mode should be used only for child seat installation. During normal seat belt use by a passenger, the locking mode should not be activated. If it is activated it may cause uncomfortable seat belt tension. Checking seat belt operation (3-point type with retractor) Seat belt retractors are designed to lock belt movement using two separate methods: 1) When the belt is pulled quickly from the retractor. 2) When the vehicle slows down rapidly. To increase your confidence in the belts, check their operation as follows: ● Grasp the shoulder belt and pull quickly forward. The retractor should lock and restrict further belt movement. If the retractor does not lock during this check or if you have any questions about belt operation, see your NISSAN dealer. Unfastening the belts PD1024M To unfasten the belt, press the button on the buckle. The seat belt automatically retracts. 3. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown. 4. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. The front passenger side seat belt and rear 3-point seat belts have a cinching mechanism for child seat installation. It is referred to as the automatic locking mode. When the cinching mechanism is activated the seat belt cannot be withdrawn further until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. Once retracted, the seat belt is in the emergency 2-27