Escape 2WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
Seat Belt Reminder Lamp: Description and Operation
Safety Belt Warning Indicator and Chime
The warning indicator and chime are reminders to fasten the safety belt. The system operates as follows:
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If the driver safety belt is not buckled before the ignition key is turned to the ON position, the safety belt warning light illuminates for one to two
minutes and the warning chime sounds for four to eight seconds.
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If the safety belt is buckled while the warning indicator is on and the chime is sounding, the warning light and warning chime turn off.
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If the safety belt is buckled before the key is turned to the ON position, the warning indicator will come on for 4 to 8 seconds with no chime.
Belt Minder
The Belt Minder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety belt warning function. This feature provides an additional reminder to the driver that
the driver's safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster.
The passenger safety Belt Minder feature is activated only when the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system detects a passenger in the right front
seat and the passenger weight exceeds a programmed set point.
To activate or deactivate the Belt Minder feature, refer to Seat Belt Systems.
