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Essential Safety Equipment

Seat Belt Systems

Form No. 8S18-EA-03I

The seat belt warning light illuminates 
and a beep sound will be heard if the 
driver

’

s seat belt is not fastened when the 

ignition switch is turned to the ON 
position.

Conditions of operation

Using an Extender That is Too Long:
Using an extender that is too long is 
dangerous. The seat belt will not fit 
properly. In an accident, the seat belt 
will not provide adequate protection 
and you could be seriously injured. 
Don

’

t use the extender or choose one 

shorter in length if the distance 
between the extender

’

s buckle and the 

center of the user

’

s body is less than 

15cm (6 in).

NOTE

When not in use, remove the seat belt 
extender and store it in the vehicle. If 
the seat belt extender is left connected, 
the seat belt warning light will not 
illuminate and function properly.

WARNING

Seat Belt Warning Light/
Beep

Condition

Result

The driver

’

s seat belt is 

not fastened when the 
ignition switch is turned 
to the ON position.

The warning light 
illuminates for about 
1 minute and a beep 
sound will be heard 
for about 6 seconds.

The driver

’

s seat belt is 

fastened while the 
warning light and the 
beep are activated.

The warning light 
turns off and the 
beep sound stops.

The driver

’

s seat belt is 

fastened before the 
ignition switch is turned 
to the ON position.

The warning light 
will not illuminate 
and the beep sound 
will not be heard.

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