Chime System

CHIME SYSTEM
The Mechanical Instrument Cluster (MIC) and the [1][2]Central Timer Module ([1][2]CTM) each both contain chime tone generators. The MIC supports the cluster-based chime warning features and the CTM supports the body-based chime warning features.

There are two chime rates, Low; 50 chimes per minute for reminders and High; 180 chimes per minute for serious conditions that require immediate attention.

The high rate chime sounds when the key is left in the ignition and the driver door is open or the headlights are left on.

The low rate chime sounds for any of the other conditions. There is a variable rate feature that allows the chime to sound continuously for the key-in, and headlamp warning, as long as the drivers door is open. The seat belt warning chime is activated for 4 to 6 seconds, and all other chime conditions will activate the chime once at the same time the warning light on the cluster is illuminated.

The chime will sound for the following conditions:

High Rate
- Key in Warning ignition off, key in ignition, driver's door open
- Ignition off, headlamps on, driver's door open

Low Rate
- Seat belt warning - 6 seconds after key on (6 to 8 chimes) or until seatbelt is buckled
- Airbag lamp illuminated (3 times after prove-out)
- ABS lamp illuminated (2 chimes after prove-out if equipped)
- Check engine lamp illuminated (2 chimes after prove-out)
- Check gauges lamp illuminated (2 chimes)
- Engine Temp-High-when gauge enters red zone (2 chimes)
- Low fuel - when fuel level reaches 118 tank (2 chimes)
- Low washer fluid (2 chimes)
- Transmission Temperature High (2 chimes)

If the ignition switch is turned to the run/start position and the driver's door is closed, then opened, the warning chime is defeated. This allows the doors to be open without the warning chime constantly sounding. The [1][2]CTM stays in this mode until the ignition switch is turned to the "off" position, then normal function will be restored.