Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the
BeltMinderchime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the
risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the
BeltMinderfeature please follow the directions stated below.
One time disable
Any time the safety belt is buckled and then unbuckled during an
ignition ON cycle, the BeltMinderwill be disabled for that ignition
cycle only.
Deactivating/activating the BeltMinderfeature
Read Steps1-4thoroughly before proceeding with the
deactivation/activation programming procedure.
The BeltMinderfeature can be deactivated/activated by performing the
following procedure:
Before following the procedure, make sure that:
•The parking brake is set
•The gearshift is in P (Park) (automatic transmission)
•The ignition switch is in the OFF position
•The driver’s safety belt is unbuckled
To reduce the risk of injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt
Minder feature while driving the vehicle.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOT
START THE ENGINE)
2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1
minute)
•Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt
warning light turns off.
3. At a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle the safety belt 9 times,
ending in the unbuckled state. (Step 3 must be completed within 50
seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off.)
•After Step 3, the restraint system warning light (airbag light) will be
turned on for three seconds.
4. Within 10 seconds of the light turning on, at a moderate speed, buckle
then unbuckle the safety belt.
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A
Accessory delay ........................109
AdvanceTrac ..............................225
Air cleaner filter ...............301–303
Air conditioning ....................88, 90
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................175, 179, 182
and child safety seats ............177
description ..............175, 179, 182
disposal ....................................185
driver airbag ............177, 180, 183
indicator light .........179, 181, 185
operation .................177, 180, 183
passenger airbag .....177, 180, 183
side airbag .......................179, 182
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................284
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................222–223
Anti-theft system ......................153
arming the system ..................153
disarming a triggered
system .....................................154
Audio system (see Radio) ...16, 20
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................230
fluid, adding ............................301
fluid, checking ........................301
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specification ..................307
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................306–307
refill capacities ........................304
B
Battery .......................................282acid, treating emergencies .....282
jumping a disabled battery ....255
maintenance-free ....................282
replacement, specifications ...303
servicing ..................................282
BeltMinder .................................171
Brakes ........................................222
anti-lock ...........................222–223
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................223
fluid, checking and adding ....300
fluid, refill capacities ..............304
fluid, specifications .........306–307
lubricant specifications ..306–307
parking ....................................223
shift interlock ..........................228
Bulbs ..........................................100
C
Calculating load ........................217
Capacities for refilling fluids ....304
Cargo net ...................................138
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................249
Child safety restraints ..............186
child safety belts ....................186
Child safety seats ......................190
attaching with tether
straps .......................................194
in front seat ............................191
in rear seat ..............................191
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............270
instrument panel ....................272
interior .....................................272
interior trim ............................272
plastic parts ............................271
washing ....................................269
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Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
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