Stratus Coupe L4-2.4L VIN G (2003)
Audible Warning Device: Description and Operation
CHIME WARNING/REMINDER SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The chime warning/reminder system is controlled by the tone alarm function of the Simplified Wiring System (SWS). The tone alarm is integral to the
ETACS-ECU.
TONE ALARM FUNCTION OPERATION
Ignition Key Reminder Tone Alarm Function
When the driver's door is opened (driver's door switch ON) without removing the ignition key [ignition switch to "LOCK" (OFF) position], the tone
alarm will sound intermittently to remind the driver that the ignition key has not been removed.
Light Reminder Tone Alarm Function
When the driver's door is opened (driver's door switch ON) with lighting switch (taillight switch or headlight switch) in the ON position and ignition
switch in the "LOCK" (OFF) or "ACC" position, the tone alarm will sound continuously to remind the driver that the lights (taillights or headlights)
are ON. This function does not work if the taillights or headlights are switched off through the headlight automatic shutdown function. In addition, the
ignition key reminder tone alarm function has a priority over this function.
Door Ajar Tone Alarm Function
If any of the doors are open, with ignition switch "ON" and with vehicle running at the speed of 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, ETACS-ECU makes a
buzzer sound.
Low Washer Fluid Level Tone Alarm
If 10 seconds have passed after ignition switch has been turned "ON," and then, washer fluid level switch remains at the position "ON" (alarms for
washer fluid level getting low) for two seconds or more, ETACS-ECU makes buzzer sound. Buzzer sounds just once after setting ignition switch to the
position "ON."
Seat Belt Tone Alarm Function
When the ignition switch is turned to "ON" position without fastening the seat belts (seat belt switch OFF), the tone alarm will sound for
approximately six seconds to warn the driver to fasten the seat belts. When the seat belts are fastened, the tone alarm will stop sounding.
Low Fuel Level Tone Alarm Function
If seven seconds have passed after ignition switch has been set to the position "ON," and then, low fuel level signal (low fuel level alarm light) from
ECM or PCM, is turned "ON," ETACS-ECU makes buzzer sound. Buzzer sounds just once after setting ignition switch to the position "ON."
