Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems: Notes
The handles, locks, latches and entry systems consist of the following components:
- Liftgate/luggage compartment lid latch
- Liftgate/luggage compartment lid lock cylinder
- Generic electronic module (GEM)
- Door latch
- Hood latch
- Remote keyless entry (RKE) transmitter
The passenger compartment doors are of a conventional latch-to-striker plate design with the striker located on the B-and C-pillars with a built-in door ajar switch.
The hood and liftgate striker plates locate into latches positioned in the vehicle body.
The hood can only be opened by operating the hood release cable handle situated in the instrument panel lower panel.
The liftgate/luggage compartment lid can be opened by a release switch located in the instrument panel. The liftgate/luggage compartment lid can also be opened with the key in the liftgate/luggage compartment lid lock cylinder, by pressing the liftgate/luggage compartment lid release switch on the RKE transmitter or, on the wagon only, pressing the exterior liftgate release switch on the liftgate.
The door latch mechanisms are operated by a conventional actuating rod and cable system connected to the interior and exterior door handles.
The power lock system consists of the components used in the manual door lock system and includes the door lock control switches, door lock actuator, circuit wiring and circuit protection.
The door handle and latch are removed from the inside of the door panel. The handle and latch cannot be removed separately. The actuating rods and latches are covered inside the door by a security shield.
The RKE transmitter operates the following functions:
- Unlocking and locking the driver door.
- Unlocking and locking all doors.
- Unlocking and locking the liftgate.
- Arms and disarms the anti-theft alarm system.
- Deactivates a triggered alarm.
- Activates and deactivates the panic alarm.
The RKE transmitter has a minimum operating range of 10 m (33 ft).