Warning chime

Warning chime

A warning chime is a carillon-like sound, used in automobiles to warn about:
* Handbrake in use while accelerator pedal is being pressed.
* Ignition on/door open.
* Low fuel level.
* Proximity warning.
* Seat belt not being utilised.
* Speed alert (travelling faster than speed set in computer).
* Failure of safety system (ABS)

This sound can be construed as aggravating by some, leading to certain individuals altering their automobile to render the source of the chime mute.


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