Cutoff Function for Seat Belt warning chime
(Should work for the 2005-2008 Tribecas, Outbacks and Legacys, too)

Warning: I am in no way responsible for anyone’s safety...just posting this as a convenience.

Note: You must latch and unlatch each time, no holding the latch open.


1. Turn the key to “ON” (not running).

2. Fasten and unfasten the driverπs seat belt 20 times in 30 seconds, starting from when you actually turn on the key. (This will set the passenger seat as well.) Try not to hurry through this step.

3. Turn the ignition on (running), and you should be set. The chime will ring initially every time you turn on the key, but then will cease shortly after that.

4. Setting lasts until the battery is disconnected or the system is otherwise reset.

5. If you want to do this as a temporary thing (just for one driving period), fasten/unfasten the belt 3 times in 6 seconds. The chime will reset the next time the car is started.

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