Chime On Conditions

The following is a list of the chime warnings and when they will sound.

Driver's Seat Belt Unbuckled: 

There are two different Fasten Seat Belt Reminder announcements incorporated into the MIC's logic, a Non-enhanced announcement and an Enhanced announcement.

When the Enhanced announcement is DISABLED, the Fasten Seat Belt Reminder operates as follows:

• The BCM will request the MIC to chime five times and illuminate the Seat Belt Lamp after turning the ignition to the run/start position if the driver seat belt is unbuckled.

When the Enhanced announcement is ENABLED, the Fasten Seat Belt Reminder operates as follows:

• The BCM will request the MIC to chime continuously at a slow rate for a period of 6 seconds and illuminate the Seat Belt Lamp after turning the ignition to the run/start position if the driver seat belt is unbuckled. After 6 seconds the chime will stop, but the Seat Belt Lamp will stay illuminated. If the ignition is in the run position for a period greater than 70 seconds, and the driver seat belt is unbuckled, and the vehicle's speed is greater than 5 mph (8 km/h) in a forward gear, the Enhanced Fasten Seat Belt Reminder will activate. This will cause the Seat Belt Lamp to blink and a slow continuous chime to sound for 5 seconds. After 5 seconds, the chime will stop, but the lamp will remain illuminated for an additional 3 seconds. The Enhanced Seat Belt Reminder cycles for a total of 12 times (96 seconds). After the 12th time, the Seat Belt Lamp will remain on without any chime. Buckling the driver seat belt at anytime will cancel the Fasten Seat Belt Reminder announcement.

Exterior Lights On: 

Chime sounds if the ignition is in the lock position, the driver's door is ajar, and the headlight switch is in any position other than auto or off. The chime will continue to sound until anyone of the above conditions change or the battery protection time of 3 minutes expires.

Key-In Ignition: 

Chime sounds if the key is in the ignition, the ignition is in the lock position, and the driver's door is ajar. The chime will continue to sound until anyone of the above conditions change or the battery protection time of 15 minutes expires.

Key-In Accessory 

Chime sounds if the key is in the accessory position and the drivers' door is open. The chime will continue to sound until anyone of the above conditions change or the battery protection time of 15 minutes expires.

Turn Signal On: 

If the BCM detects a turn signal input continuously for 1.0 mile (0.6 km) and the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph (24 km/h), the cluster will chime continuously, illuminate an amber message indicator lamp, and display an EVIC warning message, until the turn signal is cancelled.

Low Oil Pressure: 

Chime sounds when the engine is operating and the oil pressure drops below 4psi/27.5kPa.

Engine Temperature Critical: 

Chime sounds when the engine is operating and the coolant temperature exceeds 252°F (122°C). The chime is continuous at 257°F (125°C) and will chime for 4 minutes and stop if the temperature drops below 243°F (117°C).

Low Washer Fluid: 

Chime sounds when the washer fluid drops below a specific level.

Door Ajar 

Chime sounds when the vehicle is moving (above 1 mph/1.61 kph) and any door is open