General Description

The keyless entry system is a supplementary vehicle entry device. Use the keyless entry system in conjunction with a door lock key. Radio frequencies or discharged batteries may disable the system. Therefore, always carry a door lock key.

Keyless entry allows you to operate the following components:
- The door locks
- The rear compartment id release
- The illuminated entry lamps
- The panic alarm (instant alarm)

The keyless entry system has the following main components:
- The transmitters
- The Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module

When you press a button on a transmitter, the transmitter sends a signal to the RFA module. The RFA module interprets the signal and activates the requested function via a Class 2 message over the serial data line. The keyless entry system operates in the following manner:
- Pressing the UNLOCK button once causes the following actions occur:
- Unlock the driver's door.
- Turn on the interior lamps if the ignition switch is OFF and the ambient light level is low.
- Pressing the UNLOCK button again (second operation) within 2 seconds unlocks all the doors.
- Pressing the LOCK button locks all of the doors.
- Pressing the TRUNK button releases the rear compartment lid.
- Pressing the PANIC button perform the following actions:
- Sounds the horn
- Flashes the park lamps for up to 30 seconds
- Use one of the following procedures in order to deactivate the panic mode:
- Press the transmitter button.
- Use the key in order to unlock the vehicle (for vehicles equipped with content theft deterrent).
- Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.