Thread: Strange warning chime.

Originally Posted by PAT303

Last night I drove back from Perth and a chime kept sounding and a message came up on the dash every time the outside temp dropped below 3 degree's.What does that mean?

That it is friggn cold ... Pat

What was the message saying ?

EXT TEMP +3 and a little chime,came up quite a few times,lucky the heater works.It was a long day,left Kal at 2am and got home at 10pm. Pat

Maybe it is an ice warning.

That may not be as silly as it sounds. Pat

I didn't think it sounded silly, that is why I suggested it.

That’s exactly what it is, a warning of the low outside temperature as this may mean ice on the road.

I’m not sure it’s a problem in this country as I have never come across icy roads, plenty of snow but never struck ice.

Anyone else come across icy roads in Oz

Yes ice warning chime, most euro cars have it with combination of dash lights flashing. My Daughter struck ice last year near Mt Tambourine QLD (Gold Coast) result one Barina to the wreckers.

Regular problem in Victoria - the Calder Hwy near Woodend has special sensors & warning lights.

Regards

Chuck