Functional Test - Seatbelt Retractor, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford F-550 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-450 Super Duty, 2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty, and 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
All seatbelt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all seatbelt components as prescribed by Seatbelt Inspection and Repair After a Collision. Refer to: Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the seatbelt system and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
- Position the seat backrest fully upright (if adjustable).
- Position the seatbelt shoulder height adjuster (if equipped) in the full down or up position.
- Fasten the seatbelt.
- Pull out the seatbelt webbing until the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) feature is activated.
- Allow the seatbelt webbing to retract until it stops.
- Pull on the seatbelt webbing to make sure the seatbelt retractor has remained in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. If the seatbelt retractor is not locked, install a new seatbelt retractor.
- Unfasten the seatbelt and allow the seatbelt webbing to retract to its stowed position.
- Pull out and retract the seatbelt webbing to verify the seatbelt retractor has converted automatically out of Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode. If the seatbelt retractor remains locked in the Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode, install a new seatbelt retractor.