Durango 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
Seat Belt: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
The seat belt retractors used in all seating positions include an inertia-type, emergency locking mechanism as standard equipment. However, the retractor
locking mechanism for the second row center seating position is mechanically switchable from an emergency locking retractor to an automatic locking
retractor. The primary function of this feature is to securely accommodate a child seat in the second row center seating position of the vehicle without the
need for a self-cinching seat belt tip half latch plate unit or another supplemental device that would be required to prevent the seat belt webbing from
unwinding freely from the retractor spool of an inertia-type emergency locking retractor mechanism.
The automatic locking mechanism is integral to the second row center seat belt and retractor unit and is concealed beneath a molded plastic cover located
on the side of the retractor spool. The retractor is secured to the center section seat back frame and is concealed beneath the seat back trim. The
automatic locking mechanism cannot be adjusted or repaired and, if ineffective or damaged, the entire second row center seat belt and retractor unit must
be replaced.
