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System Description

The Intelligent Key has the same functions as the remote control entry system. Therefore, it can be used in the same manner as the remote controller by operating the door lock/unlock button.

OPERATION 

Remote keyless entry system controls operation of the following items:

INPUT SIGNAL AND OUTPUT SIGNAL 

Signal name Input Output Description
Key ID signal Intelligent Key Intelligent Key unit The Intelligent Key unit receives key ID signal inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.
Outside key antenna signal Outside key antenna Intelligent Key unit The Intelligent Key unit receives outside key antenna signals inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.
Inside key antenna signal Inside key antenna Intelligent Key unit The Intelligent Key unit receives inside key antenna signals inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.
Push switch signal Push-button ignition switch Intelligent Key unit The Intelligent Key unit receives push switch signal inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.
Door switch signal Door switch BCM The BCM receives door switch signals inputs and activates the actuators accordingly.

OPERATION AREA 

The remote keyless entry operating range is approximately 33 ft (10 m) from the vehicle.

DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK FUNCTION 

OPERATION CONDITION 

If the following condition are satisfied, remote keyless entry operation is performed when the Intelligent Key is operated:

Remote controller operation Operation condition
Lock
  • Panic alarm is not activated.
  • P (Park) position warning is not activated.
Unlock Panic alarm is not activated.

AUTO DOOR LOCK FUNCTION 

After door is unlocked by Intelligent Key button operation and if 30 seconds or more passes without performing the following operation, all doors are locked. However, operation check function does not activate:

Operating condition
  • Door switch is ON. (door is open)
  • Door is locked.
  • Push switch is pressed.

How To Change Auto Door Lock Operation Mode.SYMBOL CONSULT Auto door lock mode can be changed. Refer to CONSULT Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY) .

HAZARD AND HORN REMINDER FUNCTION 

When doors are locked or unlocked by Intelligent Key, BCM blinks hazard warning lamps as a reminder. The hazard and horn reminder has a horn chirp mode (C mode) and a non-horn chirp mode (S mode).

Operating Function of Hazard and Horn Reminder 

  C mode S mode
Intelligent Key operation Lock Unlock Lock Unlock
Hazard warning lamp blinks Twice Once Twice -
Horn sound Once - - -

Hazard and horn reminder does not operate in the following conditions:

How to Change Hazard and Horn Reminder Mode 

SYMBOL CONSULT Hazard and horn reminder operation mode can be changed. Refer to CONSULT Function (BCM - INTELLIGENT KEY) .SYMBOL CONSULT When LOCK and UNLOCK signals are sent from the Intelligent Key for more than 2 seconds at the same time, the hazard and horn reminder mode is changed and hazard warning lamp blinks and horn sounds as per the following items:

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LIST OF OPERATION RELATED PARTS 

Parts marked with x are the parts related to operation.

Function Intelligent Key Door switch Door lock actuator Push-button ignition switch CAN communication system BCM IPDM E/R Horn Combination meter Hazard warning lamp Trunk lid opener assembly
Door lock/unlock function x x x     x          
Auto door lock function x x x x   x          
Hazard and horn reminder function         x x x x x x