Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Chime On Conditions
The following is a list of the chime warnings and when they will sound.
Driver's Seat belt Unbuckled: Sounds for approximately 6 ± 2 seconds when the ignition is turned on and driver's seat belt is not buckled, as a reminder to the driver to buckle the seat belt.
Exterior Lights On: Ignition is in the lock position, the driver door is ajar, and the headlight switch is left in any position, other than auto or off. The chime will sound as a warning to the driver until one of the above conditions is removed or until the battery protection time of 3 minutes has expired.
Key-In Ignition: Ignition is in the lock position, driver door is ajar and the key is in the ignition. The chime will sound until one of the above conditions is removed or until the battery protection time of 15 minutes has expired.
Turn Signal On: When the BCM detects a turn signal input continuously for 1.0 mile/0.6 km and the vehicle speed is greater than 15 mph/24kph, the chime will sound until the specific turn signal is cancelled.
Dome Lights On: Ignition is in the lock position, driver door ajar, and the dome light switch is left in the on position. The chime will sound until one of the above conditions is removed or until the battery protection time of 15 minutes has expired.
Low Oil Pressure: The chime will sound when the engine is operating and the oil pressure drops below 4 psi/27.5 kPa.
Engine Temperature Critical: The chime will sound when the engine is operating and the coolant temperature exceeds 252°F/122C or 234°/112C (diesel). The chime is continuous at 257°F/125C and will chime for 4 minutes and stop if the temperature drops below 255°F/123C.
Low Washer Fluid The chime will sound when the washer fluid drops below a specific level.
Warning Lamp Announcement: A chime will sound to alert the driver to scan the instrument panel and overhead console to see which warning lamp is illuminated. The door/liftgate ajar warning lamp will appear without a chime if the vehicle is running and a door or the liftgate is opened. A chime will sound if the door or liftgate is still open and the vehicle speed is greater than 4mph/6kph.
High-speed warning Gulf Coast Countries (GCC) only The chime will sound, acting as a warning to the driver that the vehicle speed has exceed 75 mph ± 2/120kph ± 3.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.