Seat belts
| Problem | Possible causes/consequences and solutions |
Only in certain countries: the red seat belt warning light remains lit for 6 seconds after the engine starts. |
The seat belt warning lamp is intended to remind the driver and front passenger that they must fasten their seat belts.
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Only in certain countries: the red seat belt warning light remains lit after the engine starts. An audible warning signal also sounds for up to 6 seconds. |
The driver has not fastened the seat belt.
The warning signal stops. |
After the engine starts, the red seat belt warning light comes on as soon as the driver's or front passenger's door is closed. |
You or the passenger have not fastened your seat belt.
The warning lamp goes out. Objects are on the front passenger seat.
The warning lamp goes out. |
The red seat belt warning light flashes and a periodic warning tone sounds. |
You or the passenger have not fastened your seat belt. However, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly exceeded 25 km/h .
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning signal stops. Objects are on the front passenger seat. However, you are driving faster than 25 km/h or have briefly exceeded 25 km/h .
The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning signal stops. |
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