Warning Chimes

Warning Chimes

The warning chime sounds to remind or alert the driver:

- To turn the headlamps off when exiting the vehicle.
- To remove the ignition key when exiting the vehicle.
- To close the doors after starting the vehicle.
- To fasten the safety belt after starting the vehicle.
- To turn off the turn signal.
- To disengage the parking brake.
- That a fault is present in the air bag warning indicator circuit.
- When the message center displays a door ajar, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and/or a low fuel level warning message.

The Instrument Cluster (IC) controls the warning chime function using various inputs to determine when to sound the warning chime. The warning chime sounds:

- If the headlamps are on with the key removed from the ignition lock cylinder and the driver door is ajar.
- If the key is in the ignition lock cylinder in the OFF position and the driver door is ajar.
- If a door is ajar and the ignition key is in the ON position.
- If the safety belts are not fastened and the ignition key is in the ON position.
- If the turn signal is on for more than 3.2 km (2 miles).
- If the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is moving at a speed higher than 5 km/h (3 mph).
- If the ignition switch is in the ON position, a secondary air bag warning chime request is received from the Restraints Control Module (RCM), and the IC determines a fault is present in the air bag warning indicator.
- When the message center displays a door ajar, Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS), and/or a low fuel level warning message.

Audible signals are also provided to confirm operation of the following vehicle systems:

- Turn signal
- Hazard signal