Chime On Conditions
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The following is a list of the chime warnings and when they will sound.
- Drivers Seat Belt Unbuckled
Sounds for approximately 4-8 seconds when the ignition is turned on and driver's seat belt is not buckled, as a reminder to the driver to buckle the seat belt. - Exterior Lights On
Ignition is in the lock position, the driver door is ajar, and the headlight switch is left in any position, other than auto or off. The chime will sound as a warning to the driver until one of the above conditions is removed or until the battery protection time of 3 minutes has expired. - Key-In Ignition
Ignition is in the lock position, driver door is ajar and the key is in the ignition. The chime will sound until one of the above conditions is removed or until the battery protection time of 15 minutes has expired. - Turn Signal On
When the BCM detects a turn signal input continuously for 1 mile (0.6 km) and the vehicle speed is greater than 15 MPH (24 KM/H), the chime will sound until the specific turn signal is cancelled. - Dome Lights On
Ignition is in the lock position, driver door ajar, and the dome light switch is left in the on position. The chime will sound until one of the above conditions is removed or until the battery protection time of 15 minutes has expired. - Low Oil Pressure
The chime will sound when the engine is operating and the oil pressure drops below 4 psi (27.5 kPa). - Engine Temperature Critical
The chime will sound when the engine is operating and the cool- ant temperature exceeds 252°F (122°C). The chime is continuous at 257°F (125°C) and will chime for 4 minutes and stop if the temperature drops below 255°F (123°C). - Low Washer Fluid
The chime will sound when the washer fluid drops below a specific level. - Warning Lamp Announcement
A chime will sound to alert the driver to scan the instrument panel and overhead console to see which warning lamp is illuminated. The door/liftgate ajar warning lamp will appear without a chime if the vehicle is running and a door or the liftgate is opened. A chime will sound if the door or liftgate is still open and the vehicle speed is greater than 4 MPH (6 KM/H). - Bulb Check
The chime will sound three times during bulb check. - Programming Of An Additional Key Fob
A double cluster chime will sound, which signals that the program mode has been initiated. - Programming For Rolling Door Locks
When the programming has been completed, a single tone from the chime system will occur.