Symptom Chart

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Symptom Chart

Condition	Possible Sources	Action
The safety belt warning indicator lamp does not operate	Burned-out lamp/LED Circuitry Instrument cluster (IC) Restraints Control Module (RCM)	If the air bag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article.
The safety belt warning chime does not operate	Safety belt switch IC module RCM Circuitry	If the air bag warning indicator is illuminated, REFER to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article. If the air bag warning indicator is not illuminated, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article.
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 is binding internally	CARRY OUT the FUNCTIONAL TEST - SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR and FUNCTIONAL TEST - SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR, AUTOMATIC LOCKING 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 is binding internally Safety belt retractor	CORRECT the twisted safety belt webbing. REFER to SAFETY BELT TWISTED AT THE SAFETY BELT GUIDE or SAFETY BELT TONGUE ROTATED ON BELT . CARRY OUT the appropriate Functional Test. REFER to Component Test. INSTALL a new safety belt retractor. REFER to SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR AND PRETENSIONER , SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, CENTER or SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR - REAR, OUTBOARD .
The Belt-Minder® feature is inoperative	Belt-Minder® feature is deactivated Circuitry	REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article or the Seating and Safety Restraints in the Owner's Literature to activate the Belt-Minder® feature. If the Belt-Minder® is activated, REFER to INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (IC), MESSAGE CENTER, AND WARNING CHIMES article to diagnose.
Safety belt procedure after a collision	Safety belt retractors Safety belt buckles Safety belt shoulder height adjuster(s) Center seat safety belt and buckle (lap belt, if equipped) Child safety seat attachment components	REFER to SAFETY BELT PROCEDURE AFTER A COLLISION
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 twisted at the safety belt guide	Twisted or incorrectly routed safety belt webbing	REFER to SAFETY BELT TWISTED AT THE SAFETY BELT GUIDE .
The safety belt webbing is dirty or soiled	Dirty or soiled safety belt webbing	REFER to SAFETY BELT CLEANING