2013 Chevrolet Volt Owner Manual - Page 122
2013 Chevrolet Volt Manual
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5-16 Instruments and Controls need to fasten their safety belts. After the passenger safety belt is buckled, the corresponding safety belt symbol in the instrument cluster turns green. If a safety belt is not initially buckled, the instrument cluster displays a gray safety belt symbol. While the vehicle is moving, if a second row passenger who was previously buckled becomes unbuckled, the corresponding safety belt symbol will change to flashing red for several seconds and a chime may sound. The front passenger safety belt warning light and chime may turn on if an object is put on the seat such as a briefcase, handbag, grocery bag, laptop, or other electronic device. To turn off the warning light and/or chime, remove the object from the seat or buckle the safety belt. Second Row Passenger Safety Belt Reminder Light The airbag readiness light comes on for several seconds when the vehicle is started. If the light does not come on then, have it fixed immediately. { WARNING If the airbag readiness light stays on after the vehicle is started or comes on while driving, it means the airbag system might not be working properly. The airbags in the vehicle might not inflate in a crash, or they could even inflate without a crash. To help avoid injury, have the vehicle serviced right away. Airbag Readiness Light Second row seating positions monitored for safety belt use are represented by a colored symbol on the instrument panel cluster indicating safety belt status. When the vehicle is started, two safety belt symbols come on and stay on for several seconds to alert the driver that passengers may This light shows if there is an electrical problem with the airbag system. The system check includes the airbag sensor(s), passenger sensing system, the pretensioners, the airbag modules, the wiring, and the crash sensing and diagnostic module. For more information on the airbag system, see Airbag System on page 3‑16.