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Seat Belt Warning Light
Driver’s seat belt warning
 Instrument cluster
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Driver's seat belt warning 
As a reminder to the driver, the seat 
belt warning light will illuminate for 
approximately 6 seconds each time 
the Engine Start/Stop button is in the 
ON or START position regardless of belt 
fastening. At this time, if the seat belt is 
not fastened a warning chime will sound 
for 6 seconds.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt 
and you drive over 6 mph (9 km/h), the 
warning light will stay illuminated.
If you continue not to fasten the seat 
belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h) 
the seat belt warning chime will sound 
for approximately 100 seconds and the 
corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving 
under 12 mph (20 km/h), the seat belt 
warning light will illuminate until the seat 
belt is fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while 
driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the 
seat belt warning chime will sound for 
approximately 100 seconds and the 
corresponding warning light will blink.
Front passenger's seat belt warning (if 
equipped)
As a reminder to the front passenger, 
the front passenger’s seat belt warning 
lights will illuminate for approximately 6 
seconds each time the Engine Start/Stop 
button is in the ON or START position 
regardless of belt fastening.
If you continue not to fasten the seat belt 
and you drive over 6 mph (9 km/h), the 
warning light will stay illuminated.
If you continue not to fasten the seat 
belt and you drive over 12 mph (20 km/h) 
the seat belt warning chime will sound 
for approximately 100 seconds and the 
corresponding warning light will blink.
If you unfasten the seat belt while driving 
under 12 mph (20 km/h) the seat belt 
warning light will illuminate until the seat 
belt is fastened.
If you unfasten the seat belt while 
driving over 12 mph (20 km/h), the 
seat belt warning chime will sound for 
approximately 100 seconds and the 
corresponding warning light will blink.
 WARNING
Riding in an improper position 
adversely affects the front passenger’s 
seat belt warning system. It is important 
for the driver to instruct the passenger 
to properly be seated as instructed in 
this manual.
 Information
ś Although the front passenger seat is not 
occupied, the seat belt warning light 
will blink or illuminate for 6 seconds.
ś The front passenger’s seat belt warning 
may operate when luggage is placed on 
the front passenger seat.