Chime Warning System: Notes

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The BCM monitors the door/liftgate ajar switches, multifunction switches, headlight switch, ignition switch, PCI bus, and the diagnostic tool to perform various chime operations. The BCM uses a low-side driver to control the chime located in the cluster.

The chime system provides the Driver with warning chimes for:

Seat belt
Exterior lights on
Key-in Ignition
Key-in Accessory
Engine temperature critical
Low washer fluid
Turn signals on
Dome light on
Low oil pressure
Any warning lamp announcement
High-speed warning Gulf Coast Countries (GCC) only

The output sound intensity of the chime is approximately 72 decibels.