Audible Warning Device: Description and Operation

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Ignition key reminder tone alarm
The ignition key reminder tone alarm will sound under the following condition, and warn the driver to remove the ignition key.

The driver's door is opened when the ignition switch is at "LOCK" (OFF) or "ACC" position without removing the ignition key.

However, the light reminder tone alarm will take precedence over this function.

OPERATION

TONE ALARM FUNCTION

Ignition Key Reminder Tone Alarm Function
When the driver's door is opened (driver's door switch ON) without removing the ignition key [ignition switch to the "LOCK" (OFF) or "ACC" position], the tone alarm will sound intermittently to remind the driver that the ignition key has not been removed.

Light Reminder Tone Alarm Function
When the driver's door is opened (driver's door switch ON) with lighting switch (taillight switch or headlight switch) in the ON position and ignition switch in the "LOCK" (OFF) or "ACC" position, the tone alarm will sound continuously to remind the driver that the lights (taillights or headlights) are ON. This function does not work if the taillights or headlights are switched off through the headlight automatic shutdown function. In addition, the ignition key reminder tone alarm function has a priority over this function.

Seat Belt Tone Alarm Function
When the ignition switch is turned to the "ON" position without fastening the seat belts (seat belt switch OFF), the tone alarm will sound for approximately six seconds to warn the driver to fasten the seat belts. When the seat belts are fastened, the tone alarm will stop sounding.


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