Instrument panel: Instrument panel

The instrument panel shows the visual seat belt warning and issues an acoustic seat belt warning. The MRS control unit activates the seat belt warning by means of a Check Control message. The instrument panel receives the status as of terminal R On from the MRS control unit. With the corresponding status, a visual and acoustic seat belt warning is issued as of terminal 15 On. The instrument panel also contains the airbag indicator light. The instrument panel is connected to the multiple restraint system control unit via the body controller area network.