Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)

Seat belts at the passenger seating positions are equipped with a switchable Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR), which is used to secure a child restraint system. The illustration below shows the locking function for each seating position.

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Positions (Two-Door Models)

ALR — Switchable Automatic Locking Retractor Positions (Four-Door Models)

If the passenger seat is equipped with an ALR and is used for normal occupant restraint, pull the belt webbing out only far enough to comfortably wrap around the passenger's midsection, so as not to activate the ALR. If the ALR is activated, you will hear a clicking sound as the seat belt retracts. In this case, allow the webbing to fully retract, then carefully pull out only the amount of webbing necessary to comfortably wrap around the passenger's midsection. Slide the latch plate into the buckle until you hear a click.

In Automatic Locking mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. Still retract the seat belt to remove any slack from the shoulder belt. Use the automatic locking mode any time a child restraint is installed on a seat that has a seat belt with this feature. Children 12 years old and younger must always be properly secured in the rear seat of the vehicle.

• Never install a rear-facing child restraint in front of an airbag. A deploying front passenger airbag can cause death or serious injury to a child 12 years old or younger, including a child in a rear-facing child restraint.
• Never install a rear-facing child restraint in a vehicle seat in front of an airbag. Use a rear-facing child restraint only in the rear seat. If the vehicle does not have a rear seat, do not transport a rear-facing child restraint in this vehicle.