Vehicle sensitive mode, Automatic locking mode, When to use the automatic locking mode – FORD 2006 Expedition v.1 User Manual

Page 172: Seating and safety restraints

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Shorten and fasten the belt when
not in use.

All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types
of locking modes described below:

Vehicle sensitive mode

This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length
adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle
movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph (8 km/h)
or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward
movement of the driver and passengers.

Automatic locking mode

In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt will still retract to
remove any slack in the shoulder belt.

The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.

When to use the automatic locking mode
Anytime a child safety seat (except a booster) is installed in the

vehicle. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained
in the rear seat whenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for
children
or Safety seats for children later in this chapter.

2006 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints

172

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