Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Description and Operation

Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder (North America Only)
A warning chime will sound continuously when the driver door is open and the key is in the ignition, on removal of the key the warning will cease. The switch is an integral part of the ignition lock cylinder and therefore can only be installed with the lock cylinder.

Luggage Compartment Switch
The luggage compartment switch activates the system to provide a visual warning when the ignition is in the RUN position and the luggage compartment is open/ajar.

Engine Compartment Switch
The engine compartment switch activates the system to provide a visual warning when the ignition is in the RUN position and the hood is open/ajar.

Door Ajar Switches
The door ajar switches activate the system to provide a visual warning when the ignition is in the RUN position and any of the doors are open/ajar.

Headlamp Switch
A warning chime will sound continuously when the driver door is open/ajar and the vehicle lamps are on. This warning is provided whether the key is in or out of the ignition and will cease after 30 minutes, when the lamps are switched off or when the door is closed.

Safety Belt Switch (North America, Japan and Gulf States Only)
A warning chime will sound continuously for approximately six seconds when the driver turns the ignition to the RUN position and the safety belt is not engaged. The warning chime will cease if the safety belt is engaged. The switch is an integral part of the driver safety belt buckle and therefore can only be installed with a safety belt buckle. A visual warning will also be provided on the instrument cluster.

Cooling Over Temperature
Engine temperatures above 120 °C activate the system to provide a visual warning in the instrument cluster. The temperature warning light is illuminated constantly and a HIGH ENGINE TEMPERATURE is displayed in the message center (if fitted).

Air Bag Malfunction Chime
If a fault is detected with the air bag visual indication circuit five short warning chimes will be generated and repeated five times. This sequence is repeated every 30 minutes.

J Gate (Automatic vehicles only)
A warning chime will sound if the J Gate selector is not in PARK and the ignition is turned from RUN to ALL. The chime continues for 10 seconds or until the selector is placed in PARK.