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For 1990-2009 cars only

When the engine is started, a chime will sound for several seconds to remind people to fasten their safety belts, unless the driver safety belt is already buckled.


Object Number: 1971490  Size: G7

The safety belt light will also flash until the driver belt is buckled. If the driver belt is already buckled, neither the chime nor the light comes on.

This light is located on the center of the instrument panel, next to the audio system.

When the key is turned to ON/RUN or START, this light comes on as a reminder for the right front passenger to fasten their safety belt. This light flashes until the right front passenger safety belt is buckled. The passenger safety belt reminder light will not come on if the right front passenger belt is already buckled or if a sensor does not detect the weight of a passenger in that seat.

If something is placed on the right front passenger seat, the sensors in the seat may detect that object and cause the right front passenger safety belt reminder light to come on. If this happens, remove the object.