Seat belt warning alarm
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Re: Seat belt warning alarm
How long will it take (in todays guilt free society) for someone to sue a car-owner for intentionally defeating a safety mechanism? I can see a passenger not fastening his seatbelt, being involved in an accident and going through the front window and claiming he wasn't warned his seatbelt was not fastened. Lawyer finds the owner INTENTIONALLY defeated the warning mechanism and sues for (fill in the amount here) millions of dollars.
Actually it probably has already happened. I'm sure.
Actually it probably has already happened. I'm sure.
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From: Mid Hudson Valley, New York
Re: Seat belt warning alarm
Mickie, thanks so much for that list. It was real helpful. Armed with a print-out, I was able to show it to a dealership service people who then had no choice than to make all the changes to my default I wanted, including turning off the seat belt chime... Its now so blissful...
I ended up paying for a 1-hr service charge to have 5 settings changed. Sucks here in San Diego that all dealerships rip you off and won't do the little things to maintain good customer relationship. Its $96 I was glad to pay for the peace of mind having this stupid warning chime go away for ever.
I ended up paying for a 1-hr service charge to have 5 settings changed. Sucks here in San Diego that all dealerships rip you off and won't do the little things to maintain good customer relationship. Its $96 I was glad to pay for the peace of mind having this stupid warning chime go away for ever.You're welcome.
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From: Princeton, New Jersey
Re: Seat belt warning alarm
I'm sure McDonalds thought the same thing when that women who chose to put the cup of coffee in her crotch sued them. She made out pretty well. All it takes is a sympathetic jury. And with the "deep pockets" mentality I can see not only the car owner but dealership and Toyota being vunerable.
Last edited by schmidtj; Jan 14, 2008 at 04:19 AM.
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From: Mid Hudson Valley, New York
Re: Seat belt warning alarm
I'm sure McDonalds thought the same thing when that women who chose to put the cup of coffee in her crotch sued them. She made out pretty well. All it takes is a sympathetic jury. And with the "deep pockets" mentality I can see not only the car owner but dealership and Toyota being vunerable.
I could be wrong, just thought I point out that difference.
Either way, it's all good!
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From: Ottawa, Canada
Re: Seat belt warning alarm
Well, in that case there was wrong doing. If I am not mistaken, the McDonald's being sued kept the coffee 5 (or something like that) degrees hotter than spec in an attempt to not have to keep serving cold coffee.
I could be wrong, just thought I point out that difference.
Either way, it's all good!
I could be wrong, just thought I point out that difference.
Either way, it's all good!
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From: Arlington Heights, IL (Chicagoland)
Re: Seat belt warning alarm
if Toyota was concerned about a lawsuit they simply could have not included the alarm in the customizable features.
Now about that "I agree" screen...
Now about that "I agree" screen...
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Re: Seat belt warning alarm
I am quite sure the "I agree" screen is no longer used on the newest version of this GPS system. I think the newest version is 7.1.
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Re: Seat belt warning alarm
Another "feature" I can live without from Toyota...
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From: East Tennessee
Re: Seat belt warning alarm
passenger not fastening his seatbelt
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From: New Jersey
Re: Seat belt warning alarm
I think it best to leave the alarm in place.
What if another set of drivers or passengers (future owners, family members, etc.) neglects to buckle up?
They'd miss the, very important, reminder.
If you typically put parcels on the seat, just connect the buckle.
I think the cost (injury to unbuckled passengers) far, far outweighs the inconvenience of reaching over and connecting the buckle (it only takes a few seconds).
What if another set of drivers or passengers (future owners, family members, etc.) neglects to buckle up?
They'd miss the, very important, reminder.
If you typically put parcels on the seat, just connect the buckle.
I think the cost (injury to unbuckled passengers) far, far outweighs the inconvenience of reaching over and connecting the buckle (it only takes a few seconds).
