Warning Chimes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 Mercury Milan, 2011 Lincoln MKZ, and 2011 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The Smart Junction Box (SJB) is also known as the Generic Electronic Module (GEM).
The warning chimes are designed to provide the driver with an audible warning that acts as a supplemental alert. The only deviation from this strategy is the air bag chime which is used to alert the driver that the primary alerting system (air bag warning indicator) does not operate. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) controls all warning chimes based on messages received from external modules.
The warning chime system consists of the following:
- IPC
- Key-in-ignition warning switch (part of the ignition switch)
- Restraints Control Module (RCM)
- SJB
The following chimes are controlled by the IPC :
- Air bag warning
- Belt-Minder®
- Door ajar
- Headlamps on
- Hybrid electric vehicle engine off reminder
- Key-in-ignition
- Message center
- Parking brake on
- Perimeter alarm
- Safety belt warning
- ServiceRoll Stability Control (RSC®) warning
- Turn signal/hazard
- Turn signal left on
- Memory feedback (if equipped)