Seat Belt Reminder Lamp: Testing and Inspection

STANDARD PROCEDURE - ENHANCED SEATBELT REMINDER PROGRAMMING

The seatbelt indicator also includes a programmable enhanced seatbelt reminder or "BeltAlert(R)" feature that is enabled when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. This BeltAlert(R) feature provides extended, and modified visual seatbelt indicator, and audible chime warning responses to an unbuckled driver, or front passenger seat belt. For front passenger seats equipped with the BeltAlert(R) feature, the warning system may be triggered when an animal or heavy object is on the front passenger seat, or when the seat is folded flat (if equipped). The beltminder feature may be disabled or enabled by the customer using the programming sequence that follows, or by the dealer using a diagnostic scan tool. The following sequence of events must occur within sixty (60) seconds of the ignition switch being placed in the On position in order for the programming to be completed successfully.

1. With the ignition switch in any position except On or Start, buckle the driver side front seat belt.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the On position and wait for the seatbelt indicator reminder function to conclude (about six seconds).
3. Unbuckle and buckle the driver side front seat belt three or more times, ending with the belt buckled.
4. Turn the ignition switch to any position except On or Start to toggle the BeltAlert(R) feature from its current setting (from active to inactive, or from inactive to active). A single chime tone will provide an audible confirmation that the programming sequence has been successfully completed.