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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  .