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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

*Abnormal Result(s)

1

  1. Close the left front door.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Unbuckle the driver's seat belt.
  1. The fasten belts chime sounds for 4-8 seconds (slow-pulsed chime).
  2. The FASTEN BELTS indicator illuminates for 70 seconds.
  1. Fasten Safety Belt Chime Inoperative
  2. Fasten Safety Belt Indicator/Chime Inoperative

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Buckle the driver's seat belt.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
    • The fasten safety belt chime does not sound.
    • The FASTEN BELTS indicator illuminates for approximately 5 seconds (bulb check).
    • Fasten Safety Belt Chime Always On

3

  1. Close the left front door.
  2. Start the engine.
  3. Turn the left or the right turn signal ON.
  4. Drive the vehicle for approximately 1.2 km (3/4 mile).

The turn signal on chime sounds after you drive approximately 1.2 km (3/4 mile).

Turn Signal On Chime Inoperative

4

  1. Apply the park brake.
  2. Drive the vehicle for approximately 12 m (40 ft).

The park brake on chime sounds after driving approximately 12 m (40 ft).

Park Brake On Chime Inoperative

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Leave the key in the ignition switch.
  3. Open the left front door.

The key in ignition chime sounds (medium-pulsed chime).

Key-In-Ignition Chime Inoperative

6

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

The key in ignition chime does not sound.

Key-In-Ignition Chime Always On

7

Turn the headlamp switch to the PARK or HEAD position.

The lamps on chime sounds (fast-pulsed chime).

Lights On Chime Inoperative

8

Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.

The lamps on chime does not sound.

Lamps On Chime Always On

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.