Seating and safety restraints – FORD 2003 Crown Victoria v.4 User Manual

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movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner
sharply, or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 8 km/h
(5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce
forward movement of the driver and passengers.

Webbing extraction sensitive mode

The webbing extraction sensitive mode stops the belt webbing from
retracting if it is pulled out too quickly.

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
Any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front outboard

or any rear seating position. 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.

How to use the automatic locking mode
• Buckle the combination lap and

shoulder belt.

2003 Crown Victoria (cro)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)

Seating and Safety Restraints

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