Description & Operation

The remote keyless entry system consists of a control module, Generic Electronic Module (GEM), antenna, keypad, (Explorer/Mountaineer), hand-held transmitter(s) and necessary wiring. The control module performs the following functions:

• Locks and unlocks all doors and liftgate.
• Turns on interior and key hole lights.
• Arms and disarms anti-theft system (if equipped).
• Activates security feature to sound horn and flash exterior lights.

The remote entry system receives inputs from the following.

• Back-Up And Brakelight Switches
• Interior Light Switch
• Door Ajar Switches
• Door Lock Cylinders
• Door Lock Switches
• Hood Switch
• Ignition Switch
• Remote Antenna
• Keypad (Explorer & Mountaineer)
• Remote Transmitter(s)

Control module sends outputs to the following.

• Anti-Theft Module (If Equipped)
• Headlight Relay
• Interior Lights
• Door Lock Actuators
• Door Lock And Unlock Relays
• GEM (If Equipped)
• Horn Relay
• Keyhole Illumination (Explorer & Mountaineer)
• Memory Seat Module

To unlock driver's door, press UNLOCK button on transmitter. This also disarms anti-theft system. To unlock all doors and liftgate, press UNLOCK button twice within 5 seconds. To turn on interior lights and key hole illumination, press UNLOCK or PANIC button. To lock all doors, press LOCK button once. This also arms anti-theft system. To confirm all doors are locked, press LOCK button again. Horn will sound and doors will lock again. To activate security alarm, press PANIC button. Horn will sound and exterior lights will flash for a maximum of 3 minutes. To deactivate security alarm, press PANIC button again or turn ignition switch on.