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Safety Belt Warning System

Warning System

PURPOSE
The indicator light and warning chime function as reminders to fasten the safety belt.

DESCRIPTION
The driver safety belt incorporates a safety belt warning indicator switch, an indicator light and warning chime.

OPERATION
The safety belt indicator light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a warning chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. The conditions of operation are as follows:
- If the driver safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the safety belt indicator light illuminates for 1-2 minutes and the warning chime sounds for 48 seconds.

- If the driver safety belt is buckled while the indicator light is illuminated and the warning chime is sounding, the safety belt indicator light and the warning chime turn off.

- If the driver safety belt is buckled before the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the safety belt indicator light and warning chime remain off.