Nissan Altima (L34) 2019-2024 Owners Manual: Seat belt warning light and chime

The driver and front passenger seat is equipped with an enhanced seat belt reminder function.

A visual and audible alert will operate at speeds of approximately 9 mph (15 km/h) or more under the following conditions:

• If the driver seat belt is not fastened.
• The front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened and the seat is occupied by a passenger.
• The front passenger’s seat belt is not fastened and there is no passenger in the seat but objects or external force on the seat change the seat belt reminder classification to "Occupied".

The seat belt warning light, displayed in the instrument panel, will flash under the conditions shown above until the necessary seat belt is securely fastened.

A warning chime will sound for approximately 90 seconds or until one of the following conditions is met:

• The unbuckled front occupant’s seat belt is securely fastened.
• The seat belt reminder classification for the front passenger seat no longer detects that the front passenger seat is occupied.
• The ignition is turned off.

The below situations could change the front passenger seat belt reminder classification to "Occupied", resulting in the seat belt warning light and chime turning on, even with no occupant present in the passenger seat:

• Heavy objects placed on the seat.
• Someone pushing or pulling on the front passenger seat.
• An object placed under the front passenger seat.
• An object placed between the seat cushion and center console or between the seat cushion and the door.
• An object hanging on the seat or placed in the seatback pocket.
• A child restraint or other object pressing against the rear of the seatback.

NOTE:

The rear seats may be equipped with a seat belt reminder in the vehicle information display

For additional information, see "Vehicle Information Display- 5 inch (13 cm) Type A" or "Vehicle Information Display- 7 inch (18 cm) Type B".

Pregnant women

NISSAN recommends that pregnant women use seat belts. The seat belt should be worn snug and always position the lap belt as low as possible around the hips, not the waist. Place the shoulder belt over your shoulder and across your chest. Never run the lap/shoulder belt over your abdominal area. Contact your doctor for specific recommendations.

Injured persons

NISSAN recommends that injured persons use seat belts. Check with your doctor for specific recommendations.