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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Description

Overview 

The keyless entry system allows you to lock and unlock the vehicle with the transmitter. When you press the LOCK button, all doors

lock. When you press the UNLOCK button once, only the driver's door unlocks. The other doors will unlock when you press the button

a second time. (Depending on the settings) The doors will not lock with the transmitter if a door is not fully closed, or if the vehicle is in

When the switch for the interior light is in the DOOR position, it comes on when the UNLOCK button is pressed. If a door is not

the ON mode.

opened, the light goes off and the doors will relock in about 30 seconds. If the doors are locked with the transmitter within 30 seconds,

the light goes off immediately.

Door Lock Control 

The door lock control function allows the body control module to detect the status of various switch signals and control each actuator

in order to lock and unlock the doors.

The system has three circuits between the door lock actuators and the body control module to improve safety of the system. One is

for the driver's door lock actuator, and others are for the left rear door lock actuator and passenger's side door lock actuators.

The door lock actuator circuit has two fuses. When one fuse is blown, another fuse in the same circuit must be checked.

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Keyless Door/Trunk Lid Lock Control 

The remote transmits a lock or unlock signal to the body control module, which then controls the door lock actuators and the trunk lid

opener solenoid by the B-CAN and other various switch signals. The customization menu can set the relock timer value.

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Automatic Door Lock/Unlock Control 

The automatic door lock/unlock control function allows the body control module to detect the status of B-CAN and other various

switch signals and controls each actuator in order to automatically lock/unlock the doors.

Automatic Door Lock Function: 

Automatic Door Unlock Function: 

Customizing Function: 

The locking/unlocking method can be changed by the customizing function. For more information about customize options, refer to the Owner's manual.

Security Control 

When the security alarm is set, the body control module sends the security set signal using the B-CAN.

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Security system operating term 

Start setting
  • Lock the door using a mechanical key
  • Lock the door by pressing the door outer handle lock switch while having the remote
  • Lock the door by using the remote
  • Operate a keyless relock
Cancellation
  • Unlock the door by using the remote
  • Unlock the door by using the mechanical key
  • Unlock the door by smart function
  • Press the power switch while having the remote
Setting conditions (related systems are normally operated)
  • Door switch OFF (Door close)
  • Door lock knob switch OFF (Lock)
  • Trunk lid latch switch OFF (Trunk close)
  • Driver's door key cylinder lock/unlock switch OFF
  • Hood latch switch ON (Hood close)
  • Power switch is OFF (LOCK) mode
  • P position/mode
Start the alarm When any of the monitoring switch signal inputs are received without the signal for cancelling setting
Cancel the alarm Compliant with the conditions for cancelling setting

Security Setting 

When the security alarm is set, the body control module sends the security set signal to the gauge control module using the B-CAN.

The security indicator in the gauge control module begins to flash immediately after the vehicle is completely closed and locked, and

15 seconds later, the security system arms.

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Security Alarm 

With the security system armed, manually opening the hood, the trunk, or moving the door lock knob to the unlock position activates the security alarm..

The security alarm actuation is that sounds the security horn and flashes the exterior lights repeat (one cycle is

120 sec.) Even if you remove the 12 volt battery, the alarming state cannot be changed.The alarm starts again when reinstalling the

12 volt battery.

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Answer Back Control 

When using the remote, the body control module provides an answer back function to alert the customer that the body control module

received a lock or unlock command from the remote.

When the body control module receives a lock signal, the body control module outputs once to turn on the turn signal lights.

When the body control module receives an unlock signal, the body control module outputs twice to turn on the turn signal lights.

Lock 

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Unlock 

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