2008 Nissan Maxima Owner's Manual - Page 30

The Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode allows the seat belt to extend and retract to allow the driver and passengers some freedom of movement in the seat. The ELR locks the seat belt when the vehicle slows down rapidly of during impacts. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode or child restraint mode locks the seat belt for child restraint installation. When the ALR is activated, the seat belt cannot be extended again until the seat belt tongue is detached from the buckle and fully retracted. After the seat belt fully retracts, the seat belt returns to the Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode. See "Child restraints" later in this section for more information. The ALR should be used only for child restraint 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. It can also change the operation of the front passenger air bag. See "Front passenger air bag status light" later in this section. WRS0137 2 WRS0138 3 4 Slowly pull the seat belt out of the retractor and insert the tongue into the buckle until you hear and feel the latch engage. Position the lap belt portion low and snug on the hips as shown. Pull the shoulder belt portion toward the retractor to take up extra slack. Be sure the shoulder belt is routed over your shoulder and across your chest. ● The retractor is designed to lock during a sudden stop or on impact. A slow pulling motion permits the seat belt to move, and allows you some freedom of movement in the seat. ● If the seat belt cannot be pulled from its fully retracted position, firmly pull the belt and release it. Then smoothly pull the belt out of the retractor. The front passenger seat and the rear seating positions three-point seat belts have two modes of operation: ● Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) ● Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR). 1-14 Safety-Seats, seat belts and supplemental restraint system