PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
Audible Warning Device: Description and Operation
CHIME/BUZZER
The chime module is located within, and serviced with the instrument cluster. The chime system provides the driver with warning chimes for:
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Seat Belt
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Exterior Lamps ON
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Key-In Ignition
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Warning Lamp Announcement
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Turn Signal ON
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Park Brake
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Low Fuel
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Door Ajar
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Reverse (Diesel Only)
Fasten Seat Belt
The seat belt reminder system uses both visual and audible signals. A reminder chime with a red light on the instrument panel.
The system will always illuminate the seat belt reminder lamp for 4 - 8 seconds when the ignition switch is turned to the ON position. The CHIME
will sound during the same time interval if the driver's seat belt is not fastened. Passenger belts are not connected to the system.
Headlamps Reminder
These are the conditions that have to be met for the headlamps ON, chime function to work:
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Headlamps ON and
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Driver's door open and
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Key removed from the ignition switch.
Chime should sound until headlamps are turned OFF or the drivers door is closed or the key is placed into the RUN position.
Key In Ignition Reminder
The chime will activate if the drivers door is opened and the key is in the ignition switch, with the ignition switch in either the OFF, LOCK, or the
accessory (ACC) position.
Door Ajar Chime
The chime will sound once when:
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Door opened and
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Ignition in RUN position and
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Vehicle speed is present
Turn Signal ON
The cluster shall remind the driver that either turn signal has been left ON by continuously chiming after:
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Left or Right turn signal left ON for 1.0 mile (U.S.), 4 km (export), 1.6 km (UK), and
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Vehicle speed of 15 mph or greater.
Park Brake Reminder
The cluster shall chime 10 times and continuously flash the brake indicator when:
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Park brake is activated and
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Vehicle speed greater than 3 mph is present.
Low Fuel Reminder
When the fuel level drops to about 1/8 tank, the fuel symbol will light and a single chime will sound. The light will remain on until fuel is added. If the
fuel level drops to about 1/16 of a tank, the fuel symbol will flash several times and the chime will sound several times.
Reverse (Diesel Only)
When the vehicle is placed in REVERSE, with the ignition switch in the RUN position, the chime will sound several times.