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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.

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).

3

  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).

4

Remove the key from the ignition switch.

The key in ignition chime does not sound.

Key-in-Ignition Chime Always On

5

Turn the headlamp switch to the PARK position.

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

Lights On Chime Inoperative

6

Turn the headlamp switch to the OFF position.

The lamps on chime does not sound.

Lights On Chime On with Ignition in Run

7

  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 Chime Inoperative

8

  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

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