Passenger Safety BeltReminder LightSeveral seconds after the ignition button is pressed toSTART, a chime will sound for several seconds toremind the front passenger to buckle their safety belt.This would only occur if the passenger airbag isenabled. See Passenger Sensing System on page 1-58for more information. The passenger safety belt lightwill also come on and stay on for several seconds, thenit will flash for several more.This chime and light will berepeated if the passengerremains unbuckled andthe vehicle is in motion.If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither thechime nor the light will come on.Airbag Readiness LightThere is an airbag readiness light on the instrumentpanel, which shows the airbag symbol. The systemchecks the airbag’s electrical system for malfunctions.The light tells you if there is an electrical problem.The system check includes the airbag sensors, theairbag modules, the wiring and the diagnostic module.For more information on the airbag system, seeAirbag System on page 1-48.This light will come onwhen you start yourvehicle, and it will flash fora few seconds. Then thelight should go out. Thismeans the system is ready.If the airbag readiness light stays on after you start thevehicle or comes on when you are driving, yourairbag system may not work properly. Have your vehicleserviced right away.3-60
