ALR (Automatic Locking Retractor)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Mazda 3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Pull the belt out fully to change the lock mode from ELR to ALR.
Verify that the retractor makes a clicking sound as the belt slowly retracts. If no sound is heard, the lock mode has not changed to ALR. If necessary, repeat Step 1.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the retractor locks when pulled.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Verify that the lock mode changes to ELR when the belt is fully pulled out.
- If there is any malfunction, replace the seat belt. (See FRONT SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .) (See REAR CENTER SEAT BELT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)