Seat Belt Reminders

Driver Seat Belt Reminder Light

There is a driver seat belt reminder light on the instrument cluster.

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to remind the driver to fasten their seat belt. Then the light stays on solid

until the belt is buckled. This cycle may continue several times if the

driver remains or becomes unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.

If the driver seat belt is buckled, neither the light nor the chime

comes on.

Passenger Seat Belt Reminder Light

There is a passenger seat belt

reminder light near the passenger

When the vehicle is started, this light flashes and a chime may come on to

remind passengers to fasten their seat belt. Then the light stays on solid

until the belt is buckled. This cycle continues several times if the

passenger remains or becomes

unbuckled while the vehicle is moving.

If the passenger seat belt is buckled, neither the chime nor the light

comes on.

The front passenger seat belt reminder light and chime may turn on if an

object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag,

laptop, or other electronic device. To

turn off the reminder light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the seat belt.

Airbag Readiness Light

This light shows if there is an

electrical problem with the airbag

system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), the passenger

sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the

crash sensing and diagnostic module.

The airbag readiness light comes on

for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on

then, have it fixed immediately.