Warning Chimes

The warning chime sounds to remind or alert the driver:

to turn the headlamps off when exiting the vehicle.
to remove the ignition key when exiting the vehicle.
to close the doors after starting the vehicle.
to fasten the safety belt after starting the vehicle.
to turn off the turn signal.
to disengage the parking brake.
that a fault is present in the air bag warning indicator circuit.
when the message center displays a door ajar, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and/or a low fuel level warning message.

The instrument cluster (IC) controls the warning chime function using various inputs to determine when to sound the warning chime. The warning chime sounds:

if the headlamps are on with the key removed from the ignition lock cylinder and the driver door is ajar.
if the key is in the ignition lock cylinder in the OFF position and the driver door is ajar.
if a door is ajar and the ignition key is in the ON position.
if the safety belts are not fastened and the ignition key is in the ON position.
if the turn signal is on for more than 3.2 km (2 miles).
if the parking brake is engaged and the vehicle is moving at a speed higher than 5 km/h (3 mph).
if the ignition switch is in the ON position, a secondary air bag warning chime request is received from the restraints control module (RCM), and the instrument cluster (IC) determines a fault is present in the air bag warning indicator.
when the message center displays a door ajar, tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS), and/or a low fuel level warning message.

Audible signals are also provided to confirm operation of the following vehicle systems:

Turn signal
Hazard signal