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Normal Operation

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) uses vehicle speed data sent from the ABS module over the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) and parking brake switch status input to the IPC to determine when to turn on the sound the parking brake warning chime.

The parking brake warning chime sounds when the ignition is in the ON state, the parking brake is engaged, and the vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3 mph). The parking brake warning chime stops sounding and resets if the parking brake is released, the ignition is not in the ON state, the vehicle speed is below 5 km/h (3 mph), or after 90 seconds from the time the chime is activated.

NOTE: Make sure the parking brake warning chime operation is verified with the vehicle moving at least 5 km/h (3 mph) with the parking brake slightly applied (just enough to turn the brake warning indicator on without damaging the rear brakes).

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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