Belt Tension Sensor (BTS)

The safety belt tension sensor (BTS) is part of the passenger front safety belt and retractor assembly and is not serviced separately. The safety BTS is located at the safety belt anchor point and is used in conjunction with the occupant classification sensor (OCS) system. For additional information, See OCCUPANT CLASSIFICATION SENSOR , .

• If the safety belt is not buckled before the ignition is turned to the ON position, the chime will turn on for 4-8 seconds and the indicator lamp will illuminate for 1-2 minutes.
• If the safety belt is buckled while the indicator lamp is on and the chime is sounding, both the indicator and chime will turn off.
• If the safety belt is buckled before the ignition is turned to the ON position, neither the indicator lamp nor the chime will be active.