Urgency:Safe to keep driving
Is it safe to keep driving?
Buckle up first. It is the single most effective safety device in the car.
Likely causes
- An unbuckled occupant
- Heavy items on the passenger seat triggering the occupancy sensor
- A faulty buckle switch
Typical repair cost (US)
Often nothing — see the causes above. The cost depends on what is actually wrong.
A typical range, not a quote. Actual cost depends on the car, the shop and the fault.
What to do now
- Buckle every occupant.
- Move heavy bags off the passenger seat or onto the floor.