Description

DESCRIPTION

POWER LOCKS

The power lock system allows all of the doors and the liftgate to be locked or unlocked electrically by operating a switch on either front door trim panel. The power lock system receives non-switched battery current through a fuse in the Fuse Block, so that the power locks remain operational, regardless of the ignition switch position.

This vehicle also offers several customer programmable features, which allows the selection of several optional electronic features to suit individual preferences.

The power lock system for this vehicle can also be operated remotely using the available Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system Radio Frequency (RF) transmitters, if equipped.

Certain functions and features of the power lock system rely upon resources shared with other electronic modules in the vehicle over the Controller Area Network (CAN) data bus network. For proper diagnosis of these electronic modules or of the CAN data bus network, the use of a scan tool and the appropriate diagnostic information are required.

CHILD PROTECTION LOCKS

To provide a safer environment for children riding in the rear seat, the rear doors have the "child protection" door lock system.

The child protection locks are on the rear doors only. The lock, when engaged, will disable the inside door handle from opening the door. The lock is part of the latch/lock assembly.

DOOR LOCK INHIBIT

With the key in the ignition switch and the driver door open, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) module will ignore the command to lock the power door locks using the interior door lock switches. Once the key is removed, or the drivers door is closed, the RKE module will allow the power locks to lock using the door lock switch.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

The remote keyless entry system allows locking and unlocking of the vehicle door(s) liftgate, panic alarm and arming or disarming of the vehicle theft security system (if equipped), using the hand held (RF) transmitter.

The RKE module is also referred to as the Wireless Control Module (WCM). It also contains the functionality for the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS).

The module may receive signals from up to four transmitters. Each transmitter has its own code, and the code is programmed and stored into the module memory. If a transmitter is replaced or additional transmitters are added, the codes for all units have to be reprogrammed into the RKE module or WCM memory. If a module is replaced, the transmitter codes must be stored in the new memory (by performing the steps for programming transmitters). The RKE or WCM is capable of retaining all transmitter codes when power is removed from the module.

SECONDARY LOCKS - RHD ONLY

The secondary lock is a dead bolt that prevents the door from being opened when the vehicle is armed. It can only be actuated when the key is out of the ignition, all doors are closed and the lock function on the RKE fob is pressed. The secondary lock will arm approximately 16 seconds after the door latches are locked. The secondary locks are unlocked by a RKE fob unlock command approximately 375 milliseconds after the door latches are unlocked. They will also unlock when a valid SKIM key is turned to the ON position. The secondary locks will also be unlocked when the vehicle is driven and reaches the Auto Door Lock (rolling) status for safety reasons. This system is only used on Right Hand Drive vehicles.