Symptom Chart

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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 DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
The safety belt warning chime does not operate	Wiring, terminals or connectors Safety belt buckle switch IC module RCM	If the air bag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING . If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
The safety belt retractor webbing does not extract or exhibits excessive pressure on the occupant during use	Safety belt retractor is in Automatic Locking Retractor (ALR) mode Safety belt retractor binding internally	CARRY OUT the Functional Test - Safety Belt Retractor and Functional Test - Safety Belt Retractor, ALR Mode. 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 Safety belt retractor binding internally	CORRECT the twisted safety belt webbing. REFER to SAFETY BELT TONGUE ROTATED ON BELT . CARRY OUT the appropriate FUNCTIONAL TEST procedure. REFER to COMPONENT TEST .
	Safety belt retractor	INSTALL a new safety belt retractor. REFER to SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR , SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, CENTER or SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR .
The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative	Belt Minder® feature is deactivated Circuitry	REFER to BELT-MINDER(R) DEACTIVATING/ACTIVATING or the Seating and Safety Restraints of the Owner's Literature to activate the Belt-Minder® feature. If the Belt-Minder® is activated, REFER to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING to diagnose.
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 dirty or soiled	Dirty or soiled safety belt webbing	REFER to SAFETY BELT CLEANING .