On-board computer and displays

Seat belts

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Problem Possible causes/consequences and solutions
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For certain
countries only: the red seat belt warning lamp stays on for 6 seconds after the engine is started.

The seat belt warning lamp is intended to remind the driver and front passenger that they must fasten their seat belts.
  • Fasten your seat belt
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For certain
countries only: the red seat belt warning lamp stays on after the engine is started.

An audible warning signal also sounds for up to 6 seconds.

The driver has not fastened the seat belt.
  • Fasten your seat belt

The warning signal stops.

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After the
engine is started, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up as soon as the driver's or front passenger's door is closed.

You or the passenger have not fastened your seat belt.
  • Fasten your seat belt.

The warning lamp goes out.

Objects are on the front passenger seat.

  • Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and store them in a safe place.

The warning lamp goes out.

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The red seat belt
warning lamp flashes and an intermittent warning signal 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 .
  • Fasten your seat belt.

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 .

  • Remove the objects from the front passenger seat and store them in a safe place.

The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning signal stops.

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