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  Sedan With Intelligent Key  
 

DOOR LOCK FUNCTION

DOOR REQUEST SWITCH : System Description

Only when pressing the request switch, it is possible to lock and unlock the door by carrying the Intelligent
Key.

  • The Intelligent Key system is a system that makes it possible to lock and unlock the door locks (door lock/unlock function) by carrying the Intelligent Key, which operates based on the results of electronic ID verification using two-way communications between the Intelligent Key and the vehicle (BCM).

CAUTION:
The driver should always carry the Intelligent Key

  • If an action that does not meet the operating conditions of the Intelligent Key system is taken, the buzzer goes off to inform the driver (Warning chime function).
  • When a door lock is locked, unlocked or trunk open with request switch or remote controller button operation, the hazard lamps flash and the Intelligent Key warning buzzer or horn sounds (Hazard and buzzer/horn reminder function).
  • The settings for each function can be changed with the CONSULT-III.
  • If an Intelligent Key is lost, a new Intelligent Key can be registered. A maximum of 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered.
  • It is possible to perform a diagnosis on the system and register an Intelligent Key with the CONSULT-III.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION/DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK

  • When the BCM detects that each door request switch is pressed, it starts the outside key antenna and inside key antenna corresponding to the pressed door request switch and transmits the request signal to the Intelligent Key. And then, check that the Intelligent Key is near the door.
  • If the Intelligent Key is within the outside key antenna detection area, it receives the request signal and transmits the key ID signal to the BCM via remote keyless entry receiver.
  • BCM receives the key ID signal and compares it with the registered key ID.
  • BCM sends the door lock/unlock signal and sounds Intelligent Key buzzer warning (lock: 2 time, unlock: 1 times) at the same time as a reminder.

OPERATION CONDITION
If the following conditions are not satisfied, door lock/unlock operation is not performed even if the request switch is operated.

  

OUTSIDE KEY ANTENNA DETECTION AREA
The outside key antenna detection area of door lock/unlock function is in the range of approximately 80 cm (31.50 in) surrounding the driver and passenger door handles (1).

  

SELECTIVE UNLOCK FUNCTION
When an LOCK signal is sent from door request switch (driver side or passenger side), all doors will be locked.
When an UNLOCK signal is sent from door request switch (driver side or passenger side) once, driver's door will be unlocked.
Then, if an UNLOCK signal is sent from door request switch (driver side and passenger side) again within 5 seconds, all other door will be unlocked.

HAZARD AND BUZZER REMINDER FUNCTION
During lock, unlock, or trunk opening operation by each request switch, the hazard warning lamps and Intelligent Key warning buzzer will blink or honk as a reminder.
When doors are locked, unlocked by each request switch, IPDM E/R honks Intelligent Key warning buzzer as a reminder and transmits hazard request signal to BCM via CAN communication line.
BCM flashes hazard warning lamps as a reminder.

  

How to change hazard and buzzer reminder mode
Refer to See: Keyless Entry\Testing and Inspection\Scan Tool Testing and Procedures\Intelligent Key\Sedan With Intelligent Key.

AUTO DOOR LOCK FUNCTION
When all doors are locked, ignition switch is in OFF position and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not inserted in key slot), doors are unlocked with door request switch
When BCM does not receive the following signals within 60 seconds, all doors are locked.

ROOM LAMP OPERATION
When the following conditions are met:

LIST OF OPERATION RELATED PARTS
Parts marked with X are the parts related to operation.