The radio or the chime module (UL5) produces four audible warnings to alert
the driver of a system concern or a critical vehicle condition. When multiple
audible warnings requests are received at the same time, the warning
with the highest priority will sound first. The following lists the audible
warning priority and pulse rate:
- Fast rate chime--200 pulses per min
- Medium rate chime--150 pulses per min
- Medium/Slow rate chime--100 pulses per min
- Slow rate chime-50 pulses per min
- Turn signal
Brake Warning
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio or the chime module (UL5)
to activate an audible warning. The brake warning sounds and the brake indicator
illuminates when the following occurs:
• | The vehicle speed is greater than 5 km/h (3.1 mph) and
the park brake is engaged. The IPC will activate a fast rate chime until the park
brake is disengaged. |
• | A malfunction exists in the hydraulic brake system. |
• | The rear brake boost (UJ1) switch signal circuit malfunction. The IPC
will activate a fast rate chime at a continuous duration. |
Key-In-Ignition Warning
The BCM sends a class 2 message to the radio or the chime module
(UL5) to activate the key-in-ignition audible warning when the BCM detects that
the key is in the ignition with the driver door open. The key-in-ignition chime
sounds at the medium rate of 150 pulses per minute until the driver
door is closed or the key is removed from the ignition switch.
Lights On Chime
The BCM sends a class 2 message to the radio or to the chime module
to activate an audible warning as a reminder that the headlamps are ON when the
door is open and the ignition switch is in the OFF position. The lights ON warning
sounds at the fast rate of 200 pulses per minute until the headlamp
switch is turned OFF.
Turning the park lamps OFF and turning it back ON with the driver door open
will turn the chime OFF.
Turn Signal Warning
The turn signal audible warning will use a tone that is synchronized
with the turn signal flasher. The IPC will activate the turn signal audible
warning when the following occurs:
• | Left or right turn signal switch is ON. |
Vehicle Overspeed Warning
The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio or to the chime module
(UL5) to activate the vehicle overspeed chime warning when the IPC detects that
the vehicle speed is greater than 120 km/h (75 mph). The vehicle
overspeed chime sounds at a medium rate of 150 pulses per minute and
lasting for about 5 seconds.
Additional Warnings
The following warnings have an associated IPC indicator:
| The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio or chime module (UL5) requesting
a fast rate chime for a continuous duration. The IPC flashes the check gages indicator
simultaneously with the engine hot metal chime warning. |
• | Hot Coolant Temperature |
| The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio or chime module (UL5) requesting
a fast rate chime for a duration of 4 pulses. The IPC solidly illuminates
the check gages indicator and the hot coolant temperature chime warning sounds. |
| The radio or the chime module (UL5) activates the audible warning as requested
by the IPC. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio or the chime module
(UL5) requesting a medium rate chime for a duration of 4 pulses. |
For further information on the indicators and warning messages, refer to
Indicator/Warning Message Description and Operation
.