Lincoln Nautilus: Seatbelts / Automatic Locking Mode
What Is Automatic Locking Mode
This is a safety feature built into the seatbelt
retractors that keeps the seatbelts
pre-locked.
Engaging Automatic Locking Mode

- Fasten the combination lap and shoulder
belt.
- Grasp the shoulder portion and pull
downward until you pull the entire belt
out.
- Allow the belt to retract. As the belt
retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.
This indicates the seatbelt is now in the
automatic locking mode.
Disengaging Automatic Locking Mode
Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder
belt and allow it to retract completely to
disengage the automatic locking mode and
activate the vehicle sensitive locking mode.
What is Sensitive Locking Mode
Sensitive locking mode is a seatbelt retractor
feature that allows shoulder belt length
adjustment according to your movements
and locking in response to vehicle
movement...
WARNING: Always ride and drive
with your seatback upright and properly
fasten your seatbelt. Fit the lap portion of
the seatbelt snugly and low across the
hips...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps
required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow
all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may
result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the
risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...
Closing the Liftgate From Inside Your Vehicle
WARNING: Make sure all persons
are clear of the power liftgate area before
using the power liftgate control.
With the transmission in park
(P),
press the button on the instrument
panel.
Note: Make sure that you close the liftgate
before operating or moving your vehicle,
especially in an enclosure, like a garage or
a parking structure...