Seats and Safety System

Seat Belt Reminder Light

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Driver's Seat Belt Reminder Light

This reminds the driver that the seat belt warning light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds each time the ignition is switched ON, regardless of whether the seat belt is fastened. If the seat belt is not fastened, a warning chime sounds for 6 seconds. If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and drive at speeds above 6 mph (9 km/h), the warning light remains illuminated.

If you continue not to fasten the seat belt and drive at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), the unfastened seat belt warning chime sounds for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding indicator flashes.

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving at speeds up to 20 km/h, the seat belt warning light remains illuminated until the seat belt is fastened.

If you unfasten the seat belt while driving at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning chime sounds for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding warning light flashes.

Front Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light

This reminds the front passenger that the front passenger seat belt unfastened warning light illuminates for approximately 6 seconds each time the ignition is switched ON, regardless of whether the seat belt is fastened.

If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt and you drive above 9 km/h, the warning light remains illuminated.

If the passenger continues not to fasten their seat belt and you drive at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), the unfastened seat belt warning chime sounds for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding indicator flashes.

If the passenger unfastens the seat belt while you are driving at speeds below 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt warning light remains illuminated until the seat belt is fastened.

If the passenger unfastens the seat belt while you are driving at speeds above 12 mph (20 km/h), the unfastened seat belt warning chime sounds for approximately 100 seconds and the corresponding indicator flashes.

WARNING

Sitting in an incorrect position may adversely affect the front passenger seat belt unfastened warning system. Instruct the passenger to sit properly while the vehicle is moving.

Information

  • If the front passenger seat is unoccupied, the seat belt unfastened warning light flashes or illuminates for 6 seconds.
  • The front passenger seat belt warning may activate when luggage is placed on the front passenger seat.

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