Functional Test - Seatbelt Retractor, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2018 Ford Focus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
All safety belt components must be inspected and corrected as part of any collision repair. Inspect all safety belt components as prescribed by Seatbelt Procedure After a Collision . Failure to follow this instruction may result in incorrect operation of the safety belt 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 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 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 automatically converted out of ALR mode. If the seatbelt retractor remains locked in the ALR mode, install a new seatbelt retractor.