Seat belt
| Problem | Possible causes/consequences and 
Solutions |
 After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six seconds. |
The seat belt warning lamp reminds the driver and front passenger to
fasten their seat belts.
|
 After starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up. In addition, a warning tone sounds for up to six seconds. |
Risk of injury The driver's seat belt is not fastened. The warning tone ceases. |
 The red seat belt warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the driver's or the front-passenger door is closed. |
Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. The warning lamp goes out. |
| Risk of injury There are objects on the front-passenger seat. The warning lamp goes out. |
|
 The red seat belt warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds. |
Risk of injury The driver or front passenger has not fastened their seat belt. In addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h). The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases. |
| Risk of injury There are objects on the front-passenger seat. In addition, you are driving faster than 15 mph (25 km/h) or you have briefly driven faster than 15 mph (25 km/h). The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases. |
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