Ford 2003 Mustang Workshop Manual page 3320

and when the GEM detects the headlamps or parklamps are on from the exterior lamp circuits. Refer
to the Chime Duration Table in this section for audible output, duration time, and priority ratings.
Safety Belt Warning Chime
The safety belt warning chime and safety belt warning lamp activate when the GEM detects the
ignition switch circuits are in the RUN or START state and when the GEM detects the safety belt is
unbuckled from the safety belt circuit. The safety belt warning lamp indicator will prove out for three
seconds whenever the GEM detects that the ignition circuits make a transition to RUN from OFF, ACC,
or KEYOUT state. Refer to the Chime Duration Table in this section for audible output, duration time,
and priority ratings.
Belt Minder
NOTE: Belt minder is a configurable item. If configuring using a diagnostic tool, refer to
01 . To configure without using a diagnostic tool, refer to
section.
The belt minder feature supplements the current safety belt warning function. The belt minder feature
is enabled after the current safety belt warning is complete. If the driver safety belt is not buckled
approximately five seconds after the safety belt warning light has turned off, the belt minder reminds
the driver that their safety belt is unbuckled by intermittently sound a chime and illuminating the safety
belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster. While activated, the belt minder alternates the chime and
indicator from on for six seconds to off for 30 seconds.
The belt minder reminder stops when:
the drive seat belt is buckled.
the ignition is turned to OFF or ACC.
five minutes have elapsed since belt minder has started.
Chime Duration Table
Feature
Safety belt Chime, 60/minute 740 Hz 6.0 seconds
Key-in-ignition Chime, 120/minute 740 Hz Continuous
Headlamps left on Chime, 240/minute 740 Hz Continuous
Airbag
Door ajar
Inspection and Verification
NOTE: Upon installation of a new GEM, the module must be reconfigured. For additional information,
refer to Section 418-01
1. The warning lamps are a GEM controlled system; refer to
2. Verify the customer concern by operating the system in question.
3. Visually inspect for the following obvious signs of mechanical and electrical damage.
Audible Output
Single tone, 1,000 Hz
Single tone, 1,000 Hz
.
Belt Minder Deactivating/Activating
Duration Priority
1
2
3
Continuous 4
1.0 second 7
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