Gauges And Warning Devices: Notes

The warning chime sounds to alert the driver as a reminder to turn the headlamps off when exiting the vehicle, remove the ignition key when exiting the vehicle, close the doors after starting the vehicle, to move the shift lever to PARK position when exiting the vehicle, to fasten the safety belt after starting the vehicle, to turn the turn signal off, to disengage the parking brake, or that a fault is present in the air bag warning indicator circuit. The instrument cluster controls the warning chime function. The instrument cluster utilizes various inputs to determine when to sound the warning chime. The warning chime sounds if the headlamps have been left on with the ignition OFF and the driver door is ajar, the key is in the ignition with the ignition OFF and the driver door is ajar, the transaxle is not in the PARK position and the driver door is ajar, a door is ajar while the key is in the RUN position, the safety belts have not been fastened and the ignition is in the RUN position, the turn signal is left on for more than 0.8 km (0.5 mile), the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is moving above 5 km/h (3 mph), the ignition is in the RUN position and a secondary air bag warning chime request is received from the restraint control module (RCM). Also, an audible signal is provided to indicate when the turn or hazard signal is on.