Warning Chimes

Adaptive Cruise Control Warning

The adaptive cruise control warning chime supplements the message center displays to draw the driver's attention to the need to intervene and take control of the vehicle. There are 2 levels of chime output (high priority and low priority) based upon the nature and urgency of the warning. The audio system sounds the appropriate warning chime through the front speakers when it receives the adaptive cruise control warning request (high priority chime) or cruise control status (low priority chime) message from the IPMA.

The low priority adaptive cruise control warning chime is a single-tone, 1-second chime that sounds to alert the driver the adaptive cruise control system has shut itself off due to low vehicle speed (approximately 32 km/h [20 mph]) and the driver needs to intervene if further braking is required or to resume the adaptive cruise control operation.

The high priority adaptive cruise control warning chime is a 0.25-second chime that sounds 12 times. The chime alerts the driver the vehicle is approaching the vehicle ahead at a faster rate than the adaptive cruise control system can brake the vehicle and the driver needs to apply the brakes to slow the vehicle down.

The IPC receives the cruise control status and the adaptive cruise control warning request messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the cruise control status message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The GWM receives the adaptive cruise control warning request message from the IPMA over the HS-CAN2.

The IPMA receives all necessary network messages from the CCM over a private CAN.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module to sound the chime.

Air Bag Secondary Warning

The air bag secondary warning chime warns the air bag warning indicator LED is inoperative. If the IPC detects a fault with the air bag warning indicator LED during the bulb prove-out, the air bag secondary warning chime sounds through the front speakers. If the IPC detects a fault in the air bag warning indicator when a SRS fault condition exists and the RCM has sent the IPC the air bag indicator request, the air bag secondary warning chime sounds through the front speakers. The air bag chime is a 0.5-second chime that sounds 5 times.

When a fault condition is detected, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Backup Warning - Japan Only

The reverse warning chime warns the vehicle is in reverse. When the selector lever (automatic) or gearshift lever (manual) is in reverse, the PCM sends the gear lever position (automatic) or reverse gear state (manual) message to the GWM over the HS-CAN1. The GWM sends the gear position status message to the IPC over the HS-CAN3 to sound a 1-second chime tone continuously through the front speakers.

Belt-Minder® Feature

NOTE: Whenever the vehicle is operated using MyKey®, the IPC enables the Belt-Minder®.

The Belt-Minder® is configurable on or off. Refer to: Seatbelt Minder Deactivating/Activating .

The Belt-Minder® feature supplements the current seatbelt warning function and is enabled after the current seatbelt warning is complete. The Belt-Minder® reminds the driver that the driver or front passenger seatbelt is unbuckled by intermittently illuminating the seatbelt warning indicator and sounding a chime through the front speakers.

The Belt-Minder® begins once the current seatbelt warning has ended (65 seconds [4 seconds Europe]) and the vehicle speed has exceeded 10 km/h (6 mph) (25 km/h [16 mph] Europe) with the driver or front passenger seatbelt unbuckled. While activated, the Belt-Minder® provides a series of chimes/seatbelt warning indicator flash sequences. If the vehicle speed drops below 5 km/h (3 mph) (except Europe) once the Belt-Minder® chime has activated, the chime turns off and the seatbelt warning indicator remains on. For European vehicles, the Belt-Minder® does not suspend the chime until the driver or passenger seatbelt is buckled. When the vehicle speed exceeds 10 km/h (6 mph) again, the Belt-Minder® chime resumes. With the Belt-Minder® active for approximately 6 seconds, the seatbelt warning indicator continues to flash and the chime suspends for approximately 30 seconds (10 seconds Europe) then resumes the sequence. After approximately 5 minutes the Belt-Minder® times out and turns off.

When MyKey® is in use, the driver cannot disable the Belt-Minder®. Once the Belt-Minder® is activated, the Belt-Minder® continues to chime periodically (does not time-out after 5 minutes) and the audio system is muted until the driver and passenger seatbelts are fastened.

For all markets except Europe, the Belt-Minder® provides the driver and front passenger with a toll booth feature where the Belt-Minder® is suspended for 60 seconds (10 seconds with MyKey®), after the initial Belt-Minder® warning and the driver or passenger seatbelt is unbuckled (such as when the driver stops at a toll booth). There is no toll booth feature for Europe.

To control the Belt-Minder®, the IPC receives the vehicle speed, gear lever position, driver seatbelt buckle status, passenger seatbelt buckle status and front passenger detect status messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the vehicle speed and gear lever position messages from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The IPC receives the driver seatbelt buckle status, passenger seatbelt buckle status and the front passenger detect status messages from the RCM over the HS-CAN2.

When the conditions require the Belt-Minder® chime, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

CTA Warning

The CTA warning chime sounds to alert the driver that a vehicle has been detected or that there is a system fault. The CTA warning chime sounds a 0.25-second chime continuously through the rear speakers until the request is ended.

The IPC receives the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) left status, Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) right status, side obstacle sensor status-left and the side obstacle sensor status-right request messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) left status, the Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) the right status, side obstacle sensor status-left and the side obstacle sensor status-right request messages from the SODL and SODR over the MS-CAN.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Door Ajar Warning

The door ajar warning chime warns that a door is ajar. When a door becomes ajar while the ignition is in RUN with vehicle speed greater than 5 km/h (3 mph), the IPC displays the appropriate door, hood or luggage compartment lid ajar warning message and sounds a single chime tone through the front speakers for each door opened. The door ajar chime only sounds once for each time the door is opened, and only repeats the chime if the door is closed then reopened.

The IPC receives the driver door ajar status, passenger door ajar status, luggage compartment lid ajar status and hood ajar status messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the driver door ajar status, passenger door ajar status, luggage compartment lid ajar status and hood ajar status messages from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Forward Collision Warning

The forward collision warning chime warns that a forward collision potential has been detected or the CCM detects a forward collision warning system concern. Once the forward collision system detects a possible forward collision, the CCM sends the HUD module the heads up flash rate message to flash the forward collision warning, and the forward collision warning message request to the IPC through the GWM to sound a 0.25-second chime tone 12 times.

The forward collision warning system and chime can be disabled or turned off using the message center. When MyKey® is in use, the driver cannot disable the forward collision warning system. When the driver disables the forward collision warning chime, the CCM sends the IPC the forward collision chime request through the GWM to sound a 0.25-second chime tone 12 times at 50% volume. The forward collision warning chime and confirmation chime are both sounded through the front speakers.

The IPC receives the forward collision warning message request and the forward collision chime request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the forward collision warning message request and the forward collision chime request from the CCM over the HS-CAN2.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Headlamps On Warning

The headlamps on warning chime warns the headlamps are on when exiting the vehicle. When the driver exits the vehicle with the driver door ajar, the headlamp switch is in the PARK or HEADLAMP position and the ignition is OFF, the BCM sends the headlamp switch status message to the IPC through the GWM to sound a 1-second chime tone continuously through the front speakers.

The IPC receives the headlamp on warning chime message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the headlamp on warning chime message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Ignition-Engine On Warning

The ignition-engine on chime informs the driver they are exiting the vehicle when the ignition has been left on (engine off) or the engine is running. When the driver exits the vehicle with the ignition on or with the engine running, the ignition-engine on warning chime sounds five 1-second chime tones through the front speakers. The IPC uses driver door ajar status, engine status, and transmission gear display mode messaged inputs to control the ignition-engine on warning chime.

The IPC receives the driver door ajar status, engine status and transmission gear display mode messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the driver door ajar status message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

The GWM receives the engine status and transmission gear display mode messages from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Key-In-Ignition Warning

The key-in-ignition warning chime warns the ignition is in ON or ACC when the driver door is ajar. The key-in-ignition warning chime sounds repetitive 0.5-second chime tones through the front speakers until either the key is removed from the lock cylinder, the ignition is in RUN or the driver door is closed.

The IPC receives the key-in-ignition status from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the key-in-ignition status from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Lane Keeping Alert Warning System

The lane keeping alert warning chime alerts the driver they have removed their hands from the steering wheel. The lane keeping alert warning chime sounds six 0.25-second chime tones through the front speakers.

The IPC receives the lane keeping alert hands off display from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the lane keeping alert hands off display from the IPMA over the HS-CAN2.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the DSP to sound the chime.

Memory-Stored Feedback

The memory-stored feedback chime informs the driver their preferences have been successfully programmed through the memory set procedure. The memory-stored feedback chime sounds a 100-millisecond chirp through the front speakers when the DSM successfully stores a memory change.

The IPC receives the memory feedback request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the memory feedback request from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Message Center Warning

The message center warning chime feature draws the driver's attention to the message center display to view new warning messages. There are 3 different message center warning chime types that are defined by the length of the chime tone, which are designed to create a greater sense of urgency based on the nature of the condition and message displayed in the message center.

Informational (1-second chime)
Soft warning (0.5-second chime)
Hard warning (0.25-second chime)

When a new message request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Overspeed Warning (Gulf Cooperative Countries [GCC])

The IPC provides an overspeed warning RTT and chime to inform the driver that the vehicle speed has reached or exceeded the 120 km/h (75 mph) threshold. The IPC receives the vehicle speed signal from the GWM over the HS-CAN3. The GWM receives the vehicle speed signal from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

Parking Aid

The parking aid system uses a visual display in the FCDIM and a chime to alert the driver objects are close to the vehicle. The parking aid chime sounds a repetitive chime tone through the rear speakers that decreases the time off between chime tones as objects get closer to the sensor until a continuous tone is heard.

The IPC receives the parking aid chime request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the parking aid chime request from the PAM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Parking Brake Warning

The parking brake warning chime warns that the parking brake is engaged when the vehicle is in motion. The parking brake warning chime sounds through the front speakers if the ignition is in ON, 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 on, if the vehicle speed is less than 5 kmh (3 mph), or after 90 seconds from the time the chime is activated.

The IPC receives the parking brake chime request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3

The GWM receives the parking brake chime request from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Perimeter Alarm Warning

The perimeter alarm warning chime alerts the driver the perimeter alarm is armed when the driver door is unlocked before disarming the alarm. The IPC displays a perimeter alarm message in the message center and the perimeter alarm warning chime sounds for 12 1-second chime tones through the front speakers when the driver door is opened. The perimeter alarm warning chime turns off when the perimeter alarm is disarmed (either by using the key fob or turning the key to the ON position). After the twelve second warning chime duration, the warning chime stops sounding and the perimeter alarm activates, sounding the horn and flashing the turn signal lamps.

The IPC receives the perimeter alarm warning chime request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the perimeter alarm warning chime request from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

PRNDL Not In Park Warning

The IPC provides a PRNDL not in park warning chime that sounds along with the transmission not in park message center display to inform the driver the vehicle is not in PARK (P). The IPC displays the shift to park message and the PRNDL not in park warning chime sounds continuously through the front speakers if the selector lever is not in PARK (P), the ignition is OFF and the driver door is open or ajar. The chime sounds for 30 minutes if the door is closed with the selector lever not in PARK (P), and ignition OFF. The IPC requires the transmission gear display mode, brake pedal applied, vehicle speed, driver door ajar and ignition status to control the PRNDL not in park warning chime.

The IPC receives all required messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the brake pedal applied, transmission gear display mode and vehicle speed messages from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The GWM receives the driver door ajar status and ignition status message from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module to sound the chime.

Seatbelt Warning

The seatbelt warning chime warns the seatbelt is not fastened. The seatbelt warning chime sounds a repetitive 1-second chime tone for 6 seconds through the front speakers when the driver seatbelt is not fastened and the ignition is transitioned from OFF or ACC to ON or START. The seatbelt warning chime stops sounding when the seatbelt is fastened, when the ignition is transitioned from ON or START to OFF or ACC, or when the chime has sounded for 6 seconds.

The IPC receives the driver seatbelt buckle status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the driver seatbelt buckle status from the RCM over the HS-CAN2.

When the conditions require the seatbelt warning chime, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.

Service AdvanceTrack® Warning

The service AdvanceTrac® warning chime warns the ABS module has detected a fault condition in the stability-traction control system. If a fault condition exists in the stability-traction control system, the ABS module sends the IPC the stability-traction control chime request to display the service AdvanceTrac® message in the message center and to sound 3 0.5-second chime tones through the front speakers.

The IPC receives the stability-traction control chime request from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the stability-traction control chime request from the ABS module over the HS-CAN2.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN2 to sound the chime.

Turn Signal On Chime Tone

The IPC provides a repetitive 1-second on/off tick-tock chime tone along with visual RH or LH turn indicators to inform the driver the turn signal or hazard lamp function is on. The turn signal on chime volume is speed compensated to provide enhanced awareness when the vehicle speed and road noise increases.

The IPC receives the left turn lamp on request, right turn lamp on request and vehicle speed messages from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the vehicle speed message from the PCM over the HS-CAN1.

The GWM receives the left turn lamp on request and the right turn lamp on request messages from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

Turn Signal Left On

The turn signal left on or turn signal minder chime uses both odometer and the turn signal status message to determine the turn signals have been left on. The turn signal left on chime sounds a repetitive 1-second chime through the front speakers when the vehicle is driven with the turn signal on for more than 3.2 km (2.0 miles).

The IPC receives the turn signal status message from the GWM over the HS-CAN3.

The GWM receives the turn signal status from the BCM over the HS-CAN1.

When a chime request is received, the IPC sends the IPC chime request message to the ACM and the DSP module over the HS-CAN3 to sound the chime.