Check Gages Alarm

The BCM will activate an audible warning to alert the driver to check the cluster for any indicators illuminated. The IPC will send a class 2 message to the BCM requesting an audible warning for the associated IPC indicator. For information on indicator operation refer to Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation .

The following warnings have an associated IPC indicator:

• ABS

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).

• BRAKE

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).

• Charging System

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).

• Door/Trunk

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (single rate) and duration (four times).

• Fasten Safety Belt Reminder

  The BCM sounds the Fasten Safety Belt audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (slow rate) and duration (eight seconds).

• Hot Coolant Temperature

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (every three seconds).

• Low Coolant Level

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).

• LOW OIL PRESSURE

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (every three seconds).

• Low Fuel

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).

• Low Oil Level

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).

• LOW TIRE

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).

• Service Traction System (TRAC OFF)

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).

• SERVICE VEHICLE SOON

  The BCM activates the audible warning as requested by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the BCM indicating the chime frequency (fast rate) and duration (four times).