Engine Speed LimiterThis feature prevents the engine from operating at toomany revolutions per minute (rpm). When the engine’srpms are too high, the throttle is closed to reducespeed. If this is not sufficient, then the fuel supply to theengine will be limited. When the rpms return tonormal, the fuel supply will return to normal. This helpsprevent damage to the engine.Safety Belt RemindersSafety Belt Reminder LightWhen the engine is started, a chime will come on forseveral seconds to remind people to fasten their safetybelts, unless the driver’s safety belt is already buckled.The safety belt light willalso come on and stay onfor several seconds, then itwill flash for several more.This chime and light is repeated if the driver remainsunbuckled and the vehicle is in motion. If the driver’s beltis already buckled, neither the chime nor the light willcome on.Passenger Safety Belt Reminder LightSeveral seconds after the engine is started, a chimewill sound for several seconds to remind the frontpassenger to buckle their safety belt. This would onlyoccur if the passenger airbag is enabled. See PassengerSensing System on page 1-64 for more information.The passenger safety belt light, located on theinstrument panel, will come on and stay on for severalseconds and then flash for several more.This chime and light arerepeated if the passengerremains unbuckled andthe vehicle is in motion.If the passenger’s safety belt is buckled, neither thechime nor the light will come on.3-32
