Under the center **** there's something that looks similar to the airbag status light, a small area that looks like it should light up to indicate something. As far as I can tell it does nothing. What's the deal?

 

Seat belt warning light

 

My 06 has the seat belt warning light with all the other idiot lights. The one that reminds you you aren't wearing it. Is there another kind of seat belt warning light?

 

I may be wrong , I think the xB has two seat belt warnings: the one in question is for the front passenger side when it senses someone is seated there. It may only light up when in DRIVE, as a reminder to buckle up.

 

Yes passenger seat has a weight sensor in the middle of the seat that can be sensitive in certain spots, I usually buckle up anything I carry if it is big enough to go flying off on a hard turn or brake action. Driver side is a buzzer.