Passive Entry (if equipped)

NOTE: Some models are not equipped with the passive entry feature, but are equipped with push button start.

The passive entry feature unlocks or locks the doors or opens the liftgate without having to use a mechanical key blade or the RKE transmitter feature.

When the BCM detects a lock or unlock sensor is touched on an exterior door handle, or the liftgate release button is pressed, it activates the low frequency antenna in the corresponding exterior door handle or inside the luggage compartment area. The low frequency antenna sends out a signal to activate the passive key. The passive key then responds by sending a high frequency signal back to the RTM. The RTM interprets the high frequency signal from the passive key and sends the information to the BCM. If the BCM detects a valid programmed passive key, the BCM unlocks the driver door, unlocks or locks all 4 doors, activates the liftgate release switch (if equipped).

Door Passive Entry

With a programmed passive key within 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) outside a door, touch the lock or unlock sensor on the exterior door handle. The doors lock or unlock depending upon which sensor was touched on the handle. The unlock button is located on the inside of the handle and the lock button is located on the outside top face of the handle.

The driver front door passive entry feature either unlocks the driver door (if 2-staged unlock is enabled) or all four doors (if 2-staged unlock is disabled). The passive entry feature always locks all four doors when the lock button is touched.

The passenger door passive entry feature always locks or unlocks all four doors.

Liftgate Passive Entry

With a programmed passive key within 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) outside the liftgate, press the liftgate release button on the rear of the vehicle to release the liftgate latch.