Warning Devices
GAUGES AND WARNING DEVICESWarning 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
Belt Minder
The belt minder feature is configurable. To configure without using a diagnostic tool, refer to Deactivating/Activating the Belt Minder under General Procedures.
The belt minder feature supplements the current safety belt warning function. The belt minder feature is enabled after the current safety belt warning is complete. The belt minder reminds the driver that their safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster once the vehicle speed has exceeded three mph. While activated, the belt minder alternates the chime and indicator from ON for 6 seconds to OFF for 30 seconds.
The belt minder feature stops when:
- the driver safety belt is buckled.
- the ignition is turned to OFF or ACC.
- five minutes have elapsed since belt minder has started.
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 any door is opened and the ignition switch is in the OFF or ACC 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.
Trip/Odometer Reset Tone
A single tone sounds when the trip/odometer reset button is pressed.