Seat belt

Problem Possible causes/consequences and Solutions Solutions
starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up for six

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.

Fasten your seat belt.

starting the engine, the red seat belt warning lamp lights up. In

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. Fasten your seat belt.

The warning tone ceases.

warning lamp lights up after the engine starts, as soon as the driver's

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. Fasten your seat belt.

The warning lamp goes out.

Risk of injury

There are objects on the front-passenger seat.

secure place. Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a secure place.

The warning lamp goes out.

warning lamp flashes and an intermittent audible warning sounds.

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. Fasten your seat belt.

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).

secure place. Remove the objects from the front-passenger seat and stow them in a secure place.

The warning lamp goes out and the intermittent warning tone ceases.

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