Passive Entry

On vehicles fitted with the optional passive entry system, the vehicle can be unlocked without the use of a key or pressing buttons on the Smart Key. The Smart Key operates for the passive entry system in addition to the passive start system.

The passive entry system is controlled by the keyless vehicle module and the six LF antennae. When the Smart Key is within one meter of the vehicle it receives the LF signals from the keyless vehicle module and the LF antennae and responds with an RF transmission of its authorization code. The RF signal is received by the RF receiver and passed to the keyless vehicle module which checks and approves the code as valid. The keyless vehicle module transmits this information to the CJB. The CJB then passes an unlock request to the door modules. When a door handle is pulled or the exterior liftgate release button is pressed, the applicable door module will allow the doors or the liftgate to be unlocked and opened.

Locking of the vehicle is performed by pressing a button located on each exterior door handle with the Smart Key within a one meter range of the vehicle. When the button is pressed, the Smart Key transmits a RF signal which is verified by the keyless vehicle module and allows the doors to be locked or double locked and the alarm system to be armed.

To double lock the vehicle, the button on the exterior door handle must be pressed twice within three seconds with the Smart Key in a one meter range of the vehicle.

If a door, liftgate or hood is ajar when an attempt to lock the vehicle is made, an error tone is emitted and the ajar panel will not lock. For additional information, refer to: Anti-Theft - Active