FORD 1998 Escort - Manual (Page 53)

2. To unfasten, push the red
release button and remove the
tongue from the buckle.
The front and rear outboard safety
restraints in the vehicle are
combination lap and shoulder
belts. The front and rear seat
passenger outboard safety belts
have two types of locking modes
described below:
Automatic locking mode
In this mode, the shoulder belt is
automatically 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
• When a tight lap/shoulder fit is
desired.
• Anytime a child safety seat is
installed in the vehicle. Refer to
Safety Restraints for Children
or Safety Seats for Children
later in this chapter.
Seating and safety restraints
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