Component Tests and General Diagnostics: Diagnosis and Testing

ENHANCED SEATBELT REMINDER PROGRAMMING

The seatbelt indicator also includes a programmable enhanced seatbelt reminder or "beltminder" feature that is enabled when the vehicle is shipped from the factory. This beltminder feature provides extended and modified visual seatbelt indicator and audible chime warning responses to an unbuckled driver side or both driver and passenger front seat belts. The beltminder feature may be disabled or enabled by the customer using the programming sequence that follows, or by the dealer using a diagnostic scan tool.

CUSTOMER PROGRAMMING SEQUENCE

NOTE: The following sequence of events must occur within sixty (60) seconds of the ignition switch being placed in the On position in order for the programming to be completed successfully. Even if the vehicle is equipped with both driver and passenger side front seat belt switches, this programming sequence MUST be performed using the driver side front seat belt. The passenger side front seat belt switch has no programming functionality.

1. With all doors closed and the ignition switch in any position except On or Start, buckle the driver side front seat belt.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the On position and wait for the seatbelt indicator reminder function to conclude (about six seconds).
3. Unbuckle and buckle the driver side front seat belt three or more times, ending with the belt buckled.

NOTE: The occupant must be sure to fully retract the seatbelt each time during this cycle because the actual switch is located in the seatbelt retractor and not the buckle. Each time the seatbelt is buckled or unbuckled, and fully retracted, the seatbelt indicator will illuminate or turn OFF, depending on switch state.

4. Turn the ignition switch to any position except On or Start to toggle the beltminder feature from its current setting (from active to inactive, or from inactive to active). A single chime tone will provide an audible confirmation that the programming sequence has been successfully completed.