Chime Warning System: Operation

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The chime warning system operates on battery voltage received through a fuse in the Power Distribution Center (PDC) on a non-switched fused B(+) circuit so that the system may operate regardless of the ignition switch position. The chime warning system also monitors the ignition switch position so that some chime features are functional only with the ignition switch in the ON position, while others are functional regardless of the ignition switch position.

The chime warning system provides an audible indication to the vehicle operator or occupants for the following conditions:

Alarm, Warning or Danger Signals
Button Press Acknowledgment Beeps

The IPC provides chime service for all available features in the chime warning system. The IPC relies upon its internal programming, numerous hardwired inputs, and electronic message inputs received from other modules over the CAN data bus to provide the chime warning system features. The internal programming of the IPC determines the priority of each chime request input that is received, as well as the rate and duration of each chime that is to be generated.