Symptom Chart

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SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The safety belt warning indicator does not operate	Burned-out indicator Wiring, terminals or connectors Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) 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 Diagnostic and Testing, Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) DTC Chart in DTC CHARTS .
The safety belt warning chime does not operate	Wiring, terminals or connectors Safety belt switch IPC 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 Diagnostic and Testing, Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) DTC Chart in DTC CHARTS .
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 AND PRETENSIONER - FRONT SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, CENTER or SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR .
The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative	Belt-Minder® feature is deactivated Wiring, terminals or connectors	REFER to GENERAL PROCEDURES or the Seating and Safety Restraints section of the Owner's Literature to activate the Belt-Minder® feature. If the Belt-Minder® is activated, REFER to GENERAL PROCEDURES 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 .