The multifunction alarm module produces an audible warning
to alert the driver of a system concern or a critical vehicle condition. If
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 (150 pulses per min)
- Medium rate chime (100 pulses per min)
- Slow rate chime (50 pulses per min)
Fasten Safety Belt Warning
The multifunction alarm module senses that the driver's seat belt is
not buckled (signal is low). The multifunction alarm module sends a message
to the IPC requesting illumination of the seat belt indicator. The seat
belt chime sounds at the rate of 50 pulses per minute (slow rate chime)
for a duration of approximately 6 seconds. The fasten safety belt
warning sounds and the seat belt indicator illuminates when the following
occurs:
• | Ignition switch transitions to ON. |
• | The seat belt switch signal to the multifunction alarm module
is low. |
If the seat belt is buckled when the ignition is turned on, the chime
will not sound. If the seat belt is buckled while the chime is sounding, the
chime stops.
Key-In-Ignition Warning
When the multifunction alarm module detects the key is in the ignition
(signal is low) and the driver's door is open, it activates an audible warning.
The key-in-ignition chime sounds at the rate of 100 pulses per
minute (medium rate chime) until the driver door is closed or the key
removed from the ignition switch. The multifunction alarm module activates
the key-in-ignition warning when all of the following occurs:
• | The ignition switch is OFF. |
• | The key-in-ignition switch signal is low. |
• | The driver door jamb switch signal is low (driver door open). |
Lights On Chime
The multifunction alarm module will activate an audible warning as a
reminder that the headlamps are left on when exiting the vehicle with the
ignition switch in the off position. The lights on warning sounds at the
rate of 150 pulses per minute (fast rate chime) until the headlamp switch
in turned off. The multifunction alarm module receives a signal from
the headlamp and panel dimmer switch via the TAIL relay. The multifunction
alarm module activates the lights on warning chime when the following occurs:
• | The park lamp switch input is active. |