VEHICLE SEAT BELTS
Lap Belts - With Retractor
Lap belts with retractors may or may not hold a
child restraint securely.
Follow these steps to determine if you have a
retractor system that will hold child restraint
securely:
a. Pull belt all the way out
b. Allow belt to retract about 6 inches (15 cm)
c. Slowly pull out on belt again.
If belt is locked and you cannot pull the belt
out any further, you have an Automatic
Locking Retractor which may be used with a
child restraint. Remember, when installing a
child restraint, pull belt all the way out, buckle
belt, and then tighten.
If you can pull the belt out again (step c
above), you must have an Emergency Locking
Retractor which MUST NOT be used with a
child restraint.
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Retractor
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