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:
How Does the Memory Function Work
The memory function recalls the position of
these features:
Driver seat.
Power mirrors.
Optional power steering column.
Memory Function Precautions
WARNING: Before activating the
memory seat, make sure that the area
immediately surrounding the seat is clear
of obstructions and that all occupants are
clear of moving parts...
WARNING: If the tire pressure
monitor sensor becomes damaged it may
not function.
WARNING: Under-inflation is the
most common cause of tire failures and
may result in severe tire cracking, tread
separation or blowout, with unexpected
loss of vehicle control and increased risk
of injury...