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If Trouble Arises

Warning/Indicator Lights and Warning Sounds

 Seat Belt Warning Beep

Except Mexico

If the driver's seat belt is not fastened 

when the ignition is switched ON, a beep 

sound will be heard for about 6 seconds. 

If the driver or the passenger's seat belt is 

not fastened and the vehicle is driven at a 

speed faster than about 20 km/h (12 mph), 

a beep sound will be heard again for a 

specified period of time.

Until a seat belt is fastened or a given 

period of time has elapsed, the beep sound 

will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls 

below 20 km/h (12 mph).

NOTE



  To allow the passenger occupant 

classification sensor to function 

properly, do not place and sit on 

an additional seat cushion on the 

passenger's seat. The sensor may not 

function properly because the additional 

seat cushion could cause sensor 

interference.



  If a small child is seated on the 

passenger's seat, the warning beep may 

not operate.

Mexico

If the vehicle speed exceeds about 20 km/h 

(12 mph) with the driver or passenger's 

seat belt unfastened, a warning beep 

sounds continuously. If the seat belt 

remains unfastened, the beep sound stops 

once and then continues for about 90 

seconds. The beep stops after the driver or 

passenger's seat belt is fastened.

Until a seat belt is fastened or a given 

period of time has elapsed, the beep sound 

will not stop even if the vehicle speed falls 

below 20 km/h (12 mph).

NOTE



  Placing heavy items on the passenger's 

seat may cause the passenger's seat belt 

warning function to operate depending 

on the weight of the item.



  To allow the passenger seat weight 

sensor to function properly, do not place 

and sit on an additional seat cushion 

on the passenger's seat. The sensor 

may not function properly because the 

additional seat cushion could cause 

sensor interference.



  If a small child is seated on the 

passenger's seat, the warning beep may 

not operate.

 Ignition Not Switched Off (STOP) 

Warning Beep

If the driver's door is opened with the 

ignition switched to ACC, a beep will 

be heard continuously in the cabin to 

notify the driver that the ignition has not 

been switched OFF (STOP). Under this 

condition, the keyless entry system will 

not operate, the vehicle cannot be locked, 

and the battery voltage will be depleted.

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