How to disable the seatbelt chime in a Toyota SUV

disable the seatbelt chime in a Toyota SUV

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Some people find the seat belt warning chime to be annoying and unnecessary, whether it is sounding because there is a dog or bag on the passenger's seat, or because they have unbuckled their seat belt to assist in backing up. If you are one of those people, and you have a late model Toyota SUV, there is an easy solution. Toyota has allowed the owner to disable the chime in the 4Runner (4th Generation, 2003-2009), FJ Cruiser (2007-current), Lexus RX (2004-2008), and RAV4 (2006-current). This may work on other Toyota (Matrix, etc) or Scion models, particularly those manufactured in Japan.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 4Runner (4th Generation, 2003-2009), FJ Cruiser (2007-current), Lexus RX (2004-2008), or RAV4 (2006-current)

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1. • 1
     Key in the ON position

     Turn the key to the ON position

   • 2
     Correct screen - ODO

     Press the trip/odometer button until the screen shows the ODO reading (rather than TRIP A or TRIP B)

   • 3

     Turn the key to the OFF position

   • 4

     Turn the key to the ON position

   • 5

     Press and hold the trip/odometer button (within 6 seconds of turning the key)

   • 6

     Hold the trip/odometer button for 10 seconds, then fasten the driver's seatbelt

   • 7

     "b_on" should appear on the odometer screen - at this point you can release the trip/odometer button

   • 8
     

     Press the trip/odometer button - "b_off" should appear

   • 9

     Turn the key to the OFF position

Tips & Warnings

• If you have no success the first time, try again.

• Be safe - wear your seatbelt!