Warning Devices
The warning chime module is incorporated within the instrument cluster. The system components include:
- Instrument cluster.
- Safety belt warning indicator switch which is an integral part of the driver safety belt retractor.
- Belt minder module which is incorporated within the instrument cluster.
- Door ajar switches.
- Ignition switch.
- Headlamp switch.
Safety Belt Warning Chime
The safety belt warning chime alerts that the safety belt is not fastened. The safety belt chime will sound for six seconds when the driver safety belt is not fastened and the ignition switch is turned from the OFF to the RUN or START position. The safety belt warning chime will stop when the safety belt is fastened, when the ignition is switched to the OFF position or if the six second timer expires.
The safety belt warning chime inputs are:
- Ignition switch position.
- Driver safety belt switch.
Headlamp On Warning Chime
The headlamp on warning chime sounds if the parking lamps or the headlamps are left on after the key has been removed from the ignition switch lock cylinder and any door is opened.
The warning chime will stop when any of the above conditions are removed.
The headlamp on warning chime inputs are:
- Ignition switch.
- Parking lamp relay.
Key In Ignition Warning
The warning sounds if the key is left in the ignition switch lock cylinder when the driver door is opened and the ignition switch is in the ACC or OFF position.
The warning chime will stop when any of the above conditions are removed.
The key in ignition warning chime inputs are:
- Key-in-ignition warning switch.
- Door ajar switch(es).
Air Bag Warning Chime
The air bag warning chime is activated when the air bag warning indicator is inoperative and an active fault is detected by the restraint control module (RCM). The RCM sends a chime request to the instrument cluster when the ignition switch is in the RUN or START position. For additional information, refer to AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEMS article.
Trip/Odometer Reset Tone
A single tone sounds when the trip/odometer reset button is pressed.