Seat Belt Reminder Light

Seat Belt Reminder Light

Driver Seat Belt Unfastened Warning

The driver seat belt warning light will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, regardless of whether the seat belt is fastened. During this time, if the seat belt is not fastened, the warning chime will sound for 6 seconds.

If you continue to drive without fastening the seat belt and exceed 6 mph (9 km/h), the warning light will remain illuminated.

If you continue to drive without fastening the seat belt and exceed 12 mph (20 km/h), the unfastened seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the warning light will flash.

If you unbuckle your seat belt while driving at a speed below 12 mph (20 km/h), the unbelted warning light will illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.

If you unbuckle your seat belt while driving at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h), the unbelted warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will flash.

Reminder for the front passenger: The front passenger seat belt unbelted warning indicator will illuminate for approximately 6 seconds each time you turn the ignition switch to the ON position, regardless of whether the seat belt is fastened.

If you continue to drive without fastening the seat belt and exceed 6 mph (9 km/h), the warning light will remain illuminated.

If you continue to drive without fastening the seat belt and exceed 12 mph (20 km/h), the unfastened seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the warning light will flash.

If you unbuckle your seat belt while driving at a speed below 12 mph (20 km/h), the unbelted warning light will illuminate until the seat belt is fastened.

If you unbuckle your seat belt while driving at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h), the unbelted warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light will flash.

Information

• Even if the front passenger seat is unoccupied, the unbelted warning light may flash or illuminate for 6 seconds. Also, if the front passenger gets out of the vehicle while the warning is active, the warning may continue for up to 6 seconds even after the passenger has exited.
• The front passenger seat belt warning light may not operate correctly if the front passenger is not sitting properly on the seat.
• The front passenger seat belt warning may activate when luggage, electronic devices, etc. are placed on the front passenger seat.