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Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Service and Repair

BELT-MINDER(R) DEACTIVATING/ACTIVATING

Preparation

NOTE: The Belt-Minder(R) Deactivating/Activating procedure can also be carried out using the scan tool.

1. Apply the parking brake before deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder(R).
2. Place the gear selector lever in PARK (P).
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
4. Close all the vehicle doors.
5. Unbuckle the driver and the front passenger safety belts.

Deactivating/Activating
1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position (do not start the engine).
2. Wait until the safety belt warning indicator turns off (approximately 1 minute).

3. NOTE: Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning indicator turns off.

For the seating position being disabled, at a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending with the safety belt in the unbuckled state. After this step the safety belt warning indicator illuminates for 3 seconds.

4. Within 5 seconds after the safety belt warning indicator turns off, at a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt.
- This disables the Belt-Minder(R) feature for that seating position, if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning indicator flashes 4 times per second for 3 seconds.
- This enables the Belt-Minder(R) feature for that seating position, if it is currently disabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning indicator flashes 4 times per second for 3 seconds.

5. After confirmation, the deactivation/activation procedure is complete.
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