Chime On Conditions

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Viper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The following is a list of the chime warnings that is monitored by the BCM and when they will sound.

Driver's Seat belt Unbuckled:

Sounds for approximately 6.2 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.

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.

Instrument Cluster Warning Lamp Announcement:

A single, multiple, or continuous chime may sound to alert the driver to observe the instrument panel for any illuminated warning indicator.

The door/decklid ajar:

Warning lamp will appear without a chime if the vehicle is running and a door or the decklid is opened. A chime will sound if the door or decklid is still open and the vehicle speed is greater than 4 mph/6 kph.