Chime Audible Operation

The chime sound consists of repetitive pulses of a 1000 Hz tone. The amplitude of each pulse decays gradually, as opposed to an abrupt beeping sound. The following repetition rates distinguish the various reminders:


^ Seat belt - 50 cycles per minute

^ Key-In - 120 cycles per minute

^ Lights-On - 180 cycles per minute.

SEAT BELT AUDIBLE

The chime module provides an audible reminder (five chimes over eight seconds) in the event of the following condition:

^ The ignition is on, the key is in the RUN position, and the driver's seat belt is unbuckled.


KEY MINDER AUDIBLE

The chime module provides an audible warning if the driver's door is open, the key is in the ignition and the conditions outlined in the following chart are present. The following chart assumes that the ignition switch is moved through the positions in the listed order.

Description:

The chime provides a one second delay when the ignition switch is moved through the ACC and START position during normal starting of the vehicle, and the driver's door is open. After the one second delay, the audible is heard.

The key minder warning is provided on exit, not on entry, if the key is in the LOCK position. The driver will enter the vehicle, insert the key in the ignition switch before closing the driver's door and not hear the audible warning.


LIGHTS ON MINDER AUDIBLE

The chime module provides an audible warning if the park lamps or headlamps are on, and the driver's door is open and one of two conditions exist: The key is out of the ignition switch, or the key is in the ignition at the LOCK position and has not been turned. In addition, if a condition exists calling for both the key minder audible and the lights on minder audible, the key minder audible takes priority.