Warning chime
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A warning chime is a carillon-like sound, used in automobile
Automobile
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s to warn about:
  • Handbrake
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     in use while accelerator pedal is being pressed.
  • Ignition on/door open.
  • Low fuel level.
  • Proximity warning.
  • Seat belt
    Seat belt
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    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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