Why does it chime in this scenario?
#1
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Why does it chime in this scenario?
Shift into park, keep engine running, open driver's door, keep it open, turn off engine. The reminder chime starts to sound. Why does it chime? I thought maybe as a reminder to take the SmartAccess key but if you shut the car off before opening the door the chime does not occur.
#2
I can't really answer your question but can confirm the my car does the same thing. I haven't really paid much attention to it but because if often happens when I pull into my garage I have have wondered if it isn't related to the fact the the headlights are on.
Dave Mac
Dave Mac
#3
When the sunroof is left open, it chimes and gives you the message on the dash that the sunroof is open. For your example, it chimes with no message. And, the lights can be off too.
Mine does it too. I have always wondered myself, but placed it on the "not concerned" list.
However, if anyone else knows why...I'd love to know.
Mine does it too. I have always wondered myself, but placed it on the "not concerned" list.
However, if anyone else knows why...I'd love to know.
#4
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
The owner's manual does list this scenario as expected behavior. There is an "Electronic Key Alarm" section that has a chart and lists all the scenarios where the chime will be triggered and this is one of them but there is no explanation as to WHY the chime sounds in this situation.
Alarm: Interior alarm pings continuously
Situation: Turned the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door is open (Opened the driver's door when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.)
Correction Procedure: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver's door.
Situation: Turned the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF while the driver's door is open
Correction Procedure: Close the driver's door.
Alarm: Interior alarm pings continuously
Situation: Turned the “ENGINE START STOP” switch to ACCESSORY mode while the driver's door is open (Opened the driver's door when the “ENGINE
START STOP” switch is in ACCESSORY mode.)
Correction Procedure: Turn the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF and close the driver's door.
Situation: Turned the “ENGINE START STOP” switch OFF while the driver's door is open
Correction Procedure: Close the driver's door.
#6
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
#7
IIRC, it chimes because the steering wheel is not locked. Just press and release the black rubber door switch by hand, and the steering wheel will lock and the buzzer will cease. It's annoying and seems pointless to me.
Trending Topics
#9
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: NY
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Seems pointless to me too but that explanation does make sense since when I turn the car off first and then open the door I hear the steering column lock itself.
#11
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Gernby
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
21
02-16-22 10:00 PM
alvaroe16
IS - 3rd Gen (2014-present)
5
08-16-15 10:14 PM