Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

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The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode is used when locking a child seat in any passenger seating position. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode automatically activates when the safety belt webbing is fully extracted from the retractor and then allowed to retract. As the safety belt webbing retracts back onto the spool, an audible clicking sound is made, indicating the safety belt retractor is in Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode and the safety belt webbing cannot pull back out of the safety belt retractor. The Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode disengages when the webbing is allowed to fully retract back into the retractor. For testing, see Functional Test - Safety Belt Retractor, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode Refer to: Seatbelt Systems .