Seat belt notification

[H17]

Hello everyone -- I am new to these boards, and seriously considering purchasing a new H3 (although it's probably a few months off yet). This forum appears it will already answer most/many of my questions, but I have one question that I haven't found answered so far.

Although I wear my seat belt much of the time when driving, I do not wear it 100% of the time. My question is.. I've come across a few cars lately with really annoying seat belt notifications that continue for some time after starting the car -- something that distracts me to no end! Does the H3 have anything like this, or is it a more normal notification (a few beeps when you turn on the car, then nothing)? The new Jeep is the worst for this -- it starts over every time you hit a red light.

Although it seems like a simple manner of checking for myself on a test drive, the dealers out here will not allow you to not wear a seat belt on a test drive because of liability issues -- so it's easier to check on this forum than argue with a dealer on a test drive!

Thanks again!

[Georgemarc]

Really Froggy, it has been going on way too long, you need to let it go. Find a life. Or at least another avenue.

[Hummer Guy]

It goes through the radio, but it starts at the BCM...Its simpler than removing the radio, but you wont find any good tech that will do the job. Also -- that is the same system that decides whether or not your airbags go off. You can imagine what airbags do to you if you're not buckled...

[H17]

Paragon, you truly are a grade-A you-know-what. Hey, I haven't looked for a fight, I just tried to get a question answered on this forum. As a middle-aged man with a life, I don't need this garbage.

Paragon, you are completely out of line on this board -- judging by your 6000+ posts, I'm guessing this forum is your entire life. Pretty sad. But then again, I guess if I lived in Jackson, Mississippi, I'd be a bitter person too!!

[FROGGY69ER]

Only idiots like yourself are dumb enough to underestimate people they dont know. But since you decided to go there, I am sure you are a little man that doesn't have the sense to debate people without getting personal. At some point, certain people just can't discuss things rationally. As far as the sport comment, if you dont see how condescending it is , then you truly are a ****ing idiot. Not being around long enough to respond to a post, **** you again. Listen prick, if you want to keep this going, then by all means I will. Or you can shut up, and be a man, but like I said, I am sure you are a little person who never was picked for the team, if you know what I mean. I am not the forum police, I just was answering a posters question, when you decided to preach to all of us.

[H17]

That's fine if people don't consider it a major issue. But I do, and before I spend more money on a vehicle than I ever dreamed I would, I want to do my research. I've outlined why it is an issue to me, all I want is an answer.

[FROGGY69ER]

I know I am dumb. but exactely what questions did you help me answer? As far as how old am I , am I living in the past, or am I 17? For someone that has nothing to prove , you sure tried hard to. When you say someone is stupid, or low rent, what you are implying is unlike myself, you are.......When you say H17 is pretending to want to buy an H3, what does that imply? You know what, who cares? I will take you up on your offer, and I hope you do on mine as well. Until then,

[h2co-pilot]

OK let me get this straight, some guy, asks about how to disable his seatbelt alarm. Which can, and I say can, be equal to asking how to remove a safety feature on a gun- because the distraction might hurt your aim, therefore actually protecting bystanders. Long shot but you get the point.

Bender, First hummer and H3witch all said wear the seatbelt in one way or another. Frog licker says, "hey, he asked about the chime", kind of abruptly, probably defending himself because he thought it bad of himself not to think of anothers safety. Paragon says the same, wear the belt, and frog ****er gets pissed at him and posts a long personal attack. Paragon rebuts- only right and totally Paragon. Then H17 the teenaged rebel joins in because he is not wearing his seatbelt "so yeah, I'm not a bad person. You're not the boss of me." Or he is pleasingly plump and can't fit in it.(extension)whatever, frog hump is sticking up for him so why not.

Really now who attacked who?

Frog, as a surgical tech I can personally say that there is a big difference in victims who have worn a seatbelt those who haven't. I would post pics but I won't.

ironic:
http://www.snopes.com/autos/accident/seatbelt.asp

[FROGGY69ER]

Yeah, your right, H3Witch, he did start the post, but his question was about the seat belt chime, not the merits of seat belt use. I really find it offensive to see people preaching to adults. As far as the visiting the ER, I am sure plenty of us on this post have spent time in the ER, and know people who have lost there lives due to non use of seat belts. Actually, Last month, I was the first person on the scene of an ejected driver, and "worked " him until the medics arrived and he was pronounced dead. Extremely upsetting, but it is still our decision to wear or not wear. I am climbing off my soap box now, so relax, but please save your lectures for your kids.

H17, I think it goes off in about 10 minutes, but I may have just learned to block it out. I am positive that it does eventually go off, because if I put it in park and then start driving again, I do notice it. Hope this helps.

[FROGGY69ER]

Sport!! Are u serious?

I wanted to stay out of these rediculous arguments, but I guess I got dragged in. First off, what is it that prevents "know it alls" like yourself from letting people have a discussion, without putting your two cents in? The subject was about the chime, not seat belt use.
As far as relating seat belt use to DUI, your an idiot, there is no comparison!! Stupid, well being stupid is trying to make an equivalent of the two for lack of an argument. How often are accidents caused by non-use, or an un-occupied vehicle hurting someone. The lack of seat belt is never the cause of the accident, like drinking or other impairments. I don't know, but I know it is not very high, if even an issue. Running the yellow light, rolling a stop sighn, exceeding speed limits, driving while tired(yes, this is against the law, although rarely enforced), window tint to dark, etc, how many of these things do you do? Again, not really a good comparison, but how many times a day do you break the law?? There is a reason that a seat belt ticket is only $25-50 bucks, and carries no points. In my state , they can't even stop you for it, it has to be a secondary ticket. Why, because it is not a law that should criminalize people. Lets hear your argument relating seat belt non use to murder, rape, drug use, etc. Come on, I know you have it in you!!! Get a life, and stay on subject on these posts. No one gives a **** about either one of our opinions, so we should really keep them to ourselves.

Now the Sport comment, go **** yourself. It is easy to be bold and obnoxious online, isn't it? But just like the anonymous key scratch on our vehicles, or the finger from a passing vehicle, the person always is out of reach. With that said, keep your insults and smart ass comments off these posts. I refrained from falling into this trap, but apparently some of you can't help yourselves. It is easy to talk **** from miles away, right??

[Surferjo]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Nope... the current Porsche generation (997 Carrera and 987 Boxster) are DEFINITELY the worst when it comes to this, because they simply go on continuously with a VERY LOUD BING-BING-BING-BING-BING-BING-... NON-STOP-FOREVER! until you buckle up </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

My situation is even worse than that cause it continues even after you get out of the car, walking to the door, sitting out the couch, trying to go to sleep. Its called my wife.

[FROGGY69ER]

How do you get personal? Well lets see, calling one stupid, Low class, sharp as a brick, I think that would be personal. You don't have a clue about the people you are relating to, but you feel you can insult them. As for me, I refrained from using childish names, and kept on subject. Every one of your posts is an attempt to degraid or insult me because you could not argue your way out of your stupid postings. I think it is clear that you were the little man that always got picked on. The internet was such a gift to ****ing lossers like you. Now all the geeks of the world can talk **** to people and not be held responsible. What a pathetic piece of ****. How many forums do you belong to? How much time do you spend online? Get a life. I bet your wife, assuming you have one, is a real charmmer. It's OK, you have your internet. Look in the mirror, and say "damm it, I am somebody." By the way, if you ever find yourself out in Va Bch, we should continue this conversation in person, you can even bring your keyboard. I can't promise you that you will be able to use it, since it will be up your ass when you leave.

[h2co-pilot]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FROGGY69ER:
OK, time to break my promise. Para****, end of this post. Anytime, anywhere you piece of ****. I dont give a **** what your friends say about you. Again, you know nothing about me, but you keep trying to prove what a man you are. Only a face to face will solve this, so I anxiously await it,. As far as the Frog ****, and froghump comment, Co-pilot, go **** another dude so you can drive his car. A surgical nurse, big ****ing deal.I am sure I have seen more trauma **** than you can imagine, so save your bs. Had to jump in and start it up again. as far as a safety on a gun, another ****ty comparrison, but obviously, H2co-slut, you and Paradick are buddies. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

H2co-slut, I love it when you tawk dirty.

What's your malfunction, say what you want but you obviously have issues. I'm sorry, but I wasn't trying to get into a trauma battle with you, but if you have seen so much than it would be obvious that you would promote safety. Furthermore, "preaching to someone" about wearing a seatbelt is only out of care for that person and you obviously have some issues with that.

And "frog fondler", you brought it on yourself with that name.

All that you can refer to is me "****ing some dude to drive his car"? Are you kidding me?? Why don't you tell me to go to whore-island? Give me a break.

[Sharkster]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">The new Jeep is the worst for this -- it starts over every time you hit a red light. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Nope... the current Porsche generation (997 Carrera and 987 Boxster) are DEFINITELY the worst when it comes to this, because they simply go on continuously with a VERY LOUD BING-BING-BING-BING-BING-BING-... NON-STOP-FOREVER! until you buckle up.

[First Hummer]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by FROGGY69ER:
The seat belt chime will beep for a while, then it stops.If you put it in park, it starts over again. I asked the guys at the dealer if you can disable it, but they didn't know. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

If you disable the seatbelt warning chime and get in accident your insurance company wont be very happy.There have been lawsuits when that feature has been disabled so be careful.Besides most states require you have it on anyway.CYA is my credo COVER YOU ASS.

[H17]

Wow.. I am so sad to see this degenerate into what it has, but from my point of view, Froggy is the one who has handled himself with class in this argument, and he has had others keep dragging him down by absurd statements such as equating DUIs to not wearing seat belts (sorry, I read the post twice, and that's what it clearly says).

If my not wearing a seat belt is going to kill someone else in the car, then of course I would wear it. But it's a personal choice.

I agree Froggy -- in almost all states, it is a more significant fine for speeding or failing to come to a complete stop at a red light before turning right when no traffic is coming (I actually know someone who got a $300+ fine and a day in traffic school for doing just this) than it is to not wear a seat belt. So in other words, those who have never sinned can cast the first stone in this case. I think just about everyone, at some point, has not worn a seat belt or gone at least 1 MPH over the speed limit, so please drop the high-and-mighty stance that is so incredibly irritating.

Thanks, Froggy and a few others, for actually answering my question!

[H17]

No, my moron comment was only directed to the morons. The non-morons can ignore it! However, your comments, in my opinion.... well, I'll just drop it.

I DEFINITELY understand the bias against Hummer owners -- I have NEVER come across this kind of reaction on other car forums. Perhaps the stereotypes, in many cases, of the arrogant and annoying Hummer owner are right -- I never believed them until this week! I may still buy an H3, but I'm questioning it right about now -- I don't want to be associated with this type of anger!

[bender]

wear your seatbelt 100% of the time

...problem solved

(or spend some time in the ICU with me and you will never take off your seatbelt again)

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H17:
as a larger person who doesn't fit all that well in seatbelts, the distraction seriously affects my driving. For the safety of my passengers, at those times, I do not wear my seatbelt. Some may agree with this policy of protecting my passengers </div></BLOCKQUOTE>What kind of stupid statement is this???????

A seatbelt is too distracting and affects your driving?!?!?!?!?! BS. Move on, find another vehicle to pretend to want to buy, and as far as everyone else here that think it's "preaching." Your state either has a primary or secondary seat belt law, so, advocating anything BUT putting on the seatbelt is advocating breaking the law. Plus it's stupid.

Do the research. An accident is not always simply when your vehicle impacts another object and stops. Many accidents involve the vehicle ricocheting off another vehicle or object and an unrestrained driver will be hurled from the cockpit and will have no chance to bring the vehicle back under control. This is a common occurance and can needlessly involve other innocent vehicles, all because someone doesn't bother with a simple seatbelt.

Grow up and gain some responsibility!!

[PARAGON]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by H17:
Oh, trust me, H17 is an adult. I was just doing a parody off the names of H1, H2, H3, etc... I figured H17 would be the one I could easily afford. :-) Just a little misguided humor. But an adult? Yes, definitely.. I don't know if there's many 17-year-olds who can afford an H3, to be honest. I know I couldn't have back then! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Why would one trust YOU?