Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Service and Repair

BELT-MINDER(R) DEACTIVATING/ACTIVATING

Preparation
1. Before deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder(R), set the parking brake.
2. Place the gearshift in PARK for an automatic transmission or NEUTRAL for a manual transmission.
3. Place the ignition switch in the OFF position.
4. Close all the vehicle doors.
5. Unbuckle the driver and passenger safety belts.

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

3. NOTE: Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds or the procedure must be repeated.

For the seating position being disabled, buckle and unbuckle the safety belt 9 times, ending with the safety belt unbuckled.
- After this step the safety belt warning indicator illuminates for 3 seconds.

4. Within 5 seconds of the safety belt warning indicator turning off, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt at a moderate speed. This enables the Belt-Minder(R) if disabled or disables the Belt-Minder(R) if enabled.
5. The following event confirms the Belt-Minder(R) is enabled or disabled:
- If enabled, flashing of the safety belt warning belt indicator 4 times per second for 3 seconds confirms the Belt-Minder(R) is disabled.
- If disabled, flashing the safety belt indicator 4 times per second for 3 seconds confirms the Belt-Minder(R) is enabled.

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