Conditions of operation
If... Then...
The driver’s safety belt is not
buckled before the ignition switch
is turned to the ON position...
The safety belt warning light
illuminates 1-2 minutes and the
warning chime sounds 4-8
seconds.
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
while the indicator light is
illuminated and the warning chime
is sounding...
The safety belt warning light and
warning chime turn off.
The driver’s safety belt is buckled
before the ignition switch is turned
to the ON position...
The safety belt warning light and
indicator chime remain off.
The purpose of the Safety Belt Warning Chime/Light is to remind
occupants of the vehicle to wear safety belts all of the time.
The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts:
(All statistics based on U.S. data)
Reasons given... Consider...
9Crashes are rare
events9
36,700 crashes occur every day. The more we
drive, the more we are exposed to 9rare9 events,
even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be
seriously injured in a crash during our
lifetime.
9I’m not going far9 3of4fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home.
9Belts are
uncomfortable9
Safety belts are designed to enhance comfort. If
you are uncomfortable - try different positions for
the safety belt upper anchorage and seatback
which should be as upright as possible; this can
improve comfort.
9I was in a hurry9 Prime time for an accident. Belt Minder reminds
us to take a few seconds to buckle up.
9Seat belts don’t
work9
Safety belts, when used properly, reduce risk of
death to front seat occupants by 45% in cars,
and by 60% in light trucks.
9Traffic is light9 Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single-vehicle
crashes, many when no other vehicles are around.
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