Safety Warning
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Functional Test - Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
2007 Ford Fusion SEL, 2.3 Z, StandardSECTION Functional Test - Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR)
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
After any vehicle collision, the safety belt system at all seating positions (except driver, which has no automatic locking retractor [ALR] feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the ALR feature for child seats is still functioning correctly, in addition to other checks for correct safety belt system function. A new safety belt assembly must be installed if the safety belt assembly's ALR feature or any other safety belt function is not operating correctly when checked. Failure to install a new safety belt retractor assembly may increase the risk of injury in collisions.
- Position the seat back into the full up position.
- Position the height adjuster (if equipped) in the full down or up position.
- Latch the seat belt buckle and tongue assembly.
- Pull the shoulder belt out until the automatic locking retractor (ALR) feature is activated.
- Release the shoulder belt and allow it to retract until it stops.
- Pull on the shoulder belt to check that the belt has remained in the ALR mode. If the belt is not locked, install a new safety belt assembly.
- Unlatch the safety belt tongue from the buckle and allow the safety belt to retract to its stowed position.
- Pull the shoulder belt to verify the retractor assembly has converted automatically out of the ALR mode. If the shoulder belt remains locked in the stowed position, install a new safety belt retractor assembly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.