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Warning Chime/Buzzer/Lamps Function

Operation Description

The following warning chime (combination meter), Intelligent Key warning buzzer (front of vehicle), and warning lamps "KEY" and "P-SHIFT" (combination meter) are given to the user as warning information while using the Intelligent Key system.

OPERATION CONDITION

Operation Condition Intelligent Key warning sound Warning lamp illuminates
Ignition switch warning chime
  • Key switch is OFF.
  • Ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position. [ignition switch is pressed (ignition knob switch is ON)].
  • Driver door is open.
Chime (Instrument panel) -
Ignition key warning chime (When mechanical key is used)
  • Mechanical key is inserted in ignition switch (key switch is ON).
  • Ignition switch is in the ACC, OFF or LOCK position.
  • Driver door is open.
Chime (Instrument panel) -
OFF position warning chime
  • Ignition switch is turned from ACC to OFF. [ignition switch is pressed (ignition knob switch is ON)].
  • Ignition switch is in the LOCK position and pressed for 1 second.
Chime (Instrument panel) -
OFF position warning chime (after door closed) When driver door is opened and then closed while the OFF position warning chime above is operating. Buzzer (front of vehicle) -
Take away warning chime
  • Engine is running.
  • Door open to close.
  • Intelligent Key is not found inside vehicle.
Buzzer (front of vehicle) "KEY" (red) blinking
Take away warning chime (from window)
  • Engine is running.
  • Door is closed.
  • Intelligent Key is not found inside vehicle.
Chime (Instrument panel) "KEY" (red) blinking
Door lock operation warning chime When request switch is pushed under the following conditions:
  • All door are closed.
  • Door is unlocked.
  • Intelligent Key is inside vehicle.
Buzzer (front of vehicle) -
Intelligent Key low battery warning When Intelligent Key battery is low, Intelligent Key unit is detected after ignition switch is turned ON. - "KEY" (green) blinking
P position warning When selector lever is in other than P position, ignition switch is turned from ON to OFF. - "P-SHIFT"

List of Operation Related Parts

Parts marked with x are the parts related to operation.

Fig 1: Identifying Warning & Alarm Functions Chart
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