Symptom Chart
| Condition | Possible Sources | Action |
|---|---|---|
| The safety belt warning indicator does not operate | Burned-out indicator Circuitry Instrument Cluster (IC) module Restraints Control Module (RCM) |
If the air bag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (1 Of 2) . If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes . |
| The safety belt warning chime does not operate | Safety belt switch IC module RCM Wiring, terminals or connectors |
If the air bag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to Supplemental Restraint System (1 Of 2) . If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes . |
| The safety belt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use | Safety belt retractor is in web sensing mode | UNLOCK the locked safety belt retractor. REFER to Locked Safety Belt Retractor Releasing . |
| Interior trim is not installed correctly | CORRECT the interior trim installation. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation . | |
| Safety belt retractor is in Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode Safety belt retractor is binding internally |
CARRY OUT the Functional Test -- Safety Belt Retractor , Functional Test -- Safety Belt Retractor, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode or Functional Test -- Safety Belt Retractor, Road Test Inspection . REFER to Component Test . INSTALL new components as directed. | |
| The safety belt retractor webbing does not retract or has excessive slack during use | Twisted or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing | CORRECT the twisted safety belt webbing. REFER to Safety Belt Twisted at the Safety Belt Guide or Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt . CARRY OUT the appropriate Functional Test. REFER to Component Test . |
| Interior trim is not installed correctly | CORRECT the interior trim installation. REFER to Interior Trim and Ornamentation . | |
| Safety belt retractor is binding internally | CARRY OUT the Functional Test -- Safety Belt Retractor , Functional Test -- Safety Belt Retractor, Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) Mode or Functional Test -- Safety Belt Retractor, Road Test Inspection . REFER to Component Test . INSTALL new components as directed. | |
| The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative | Belt-Minder® feature is deactivated | REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, and Warning Chimes (1 Of 2) or Seating and Safety Restraints of the Owner's Literature to activate the Belt-Minder® feature. If the Belt-Minder® is activated, REFER to Instrumentation, Message Center, And Warning Chimes (2 Of 2) to diagnose. |
| Safety belt procedure after a collision | Safety belt retractors Safety belt buckles Safety belt shoulder height adjuster(s) Center seat safety belt and buckle (lap belt, if equipped) Child safety seat attachment components |
REFER to Safety Belt Inspection and Repair After a Collision . |
| The safety belt tongue is rotated on the safety belt webbing | Twisted or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing | REFER to Safety Belt Tongue Rotated on Belt . |
| The safety belt webbing is twisted at the safety belt guide | Twisted or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing | REFER to Safety Belt Twisted at the Safety Belt Guide . |
| The safety belt webbing is dirty or soiled | Dirty or soiled safety belt webbing | REFER to Safety Belt Cleaning . |