Seat Belt Reminder Light
Unfastened Seat Belt Warning Light (for driver's seat)

Instrument Cluster
As a reminder to the driver, the seat belt reminder light illuminates 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 not to fasten the seat belt and drive at a speed above 9 km/h, the warning light will remain illuminated.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and drive at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds, and the corresponding warning light will flash.
If you unfasten your seat belt at speeds below 20 km/h, the seat belt warning light will remain on until the seat belt is fastened.
If you unfasten your seat belt while driving at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds, after which the warning light will flash.
Seat Belt Warning Light (for front passenger's seat)
As a reminder, the front passenger seat belt reminder light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds each time the ignition switch is turned to the ON position, regardless of whether the seat belt is fastened.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and drive at a speed above 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds, and the corresponding warning light will flash.
If you unfasten your seat belt at speeds below 20 km/h, the seat belt warning light will remain on until the seat belt is fastened.
If you unfasten your seat belt while driving at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), the warning chime will sound for approximately 100 seconds, after which the warning light will flash.
WARNING
Riding in an improper position adversely affects the front passenger seat belt reminder system. It is important for the driver to instruct the passenger to sit properly, as described in this manual.
Information
- Even when the front passenger seat is unoccupied, the seat belt reminder light may flash or remain illuminated for 6 seconds.
- The front passenger seat belt reminder may activate when luggage is placed on the front passenger seat.
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