Remote Handset

REMOTE HANDSET

Remote Handset - Up to 2007MY







Remote Handset - From 2007MY







The ignition key is incorporated into the head of the remote handset. At any one time, up to four different remote handsets can be initialized for use on the same vehicle.

On vehicles from 2007MY the remote handset changed to a folding blade type. The blade is released from the stowed position by pushing the key release button on the remote handset. The battery on this type of key is non-serviceable and recharges while the engine is running. If the battery charge is low, the remote operating range is reduced. The battery has a nominal life of 14 years.

NOTE: The change over period to the folding blade type key took place in early 2007. Some early 2007MY build vehicles have the original, non-folding type remote handset

The type of transmitter is market dependent and is either a RF transmitter, operating at 315 or 433 MHz, or an infrared transmitter. RF transmitters communicate with the vehicle through the radio antenna integrated into the rear window heater, and have an operating range of 10 m (32.8 ft) minimum and up 30 m (98.4 ft) under optimum conditions. Infrared transmitters communicate with the vehicle through an infrared receiver integrated into the interior rear view mirror and have an operating range of 3 m (9.8 ft) minimum and up to 5 m (16.4 ft) under optimum conditions.

Each remote handset incorporates a signal processor, transmitter and power supply in a dustproof and waterproof housing. Buttons on the housing operate the remote functions. A LED (light emitting diode) on the housing flashes when a button is pressed to confirm operation to the user. If the LED (light emitting diode) does not flash when a button is pressed the battery needs recharging/replacing.

RF remote handsets have three operating buttons:
^ The lock button, for locking and superlocking of the vehicle and convenience closing of the windows and sunroof.
^ The unlock button, for unlocking the vehicle and convenience opening of the windows and sunroof.
^ The tailgate open button, for opening the tailgate while the rest of the vehicle remains locked and for panic alarm activation.

Infrared remote handsets only have two operating buttons, a lock button and an unlock button.

The remote handset functions as follows:
^ One press of the lock button for superlocking.
^ Two presses of the lock button for no volumetric protection.
^ Press and hold the tailgate switch for panic mode.

The power supply in the remote handset on vehicles up to 2007MY is provided by a single button cell battery on RF systems and two button cell batteries on infrared systems. When the batteries need replacing the message 'KEY BATTERY LOW' will be displayed in the message center. When the batteries are replaced, the old ones should be removed and the new ones installed within 1 minute or stored data will be lost and the remote handset will need to be reinitialized.

NOTE: On vehicles from 2007MY with the folding blade type key, the battery cannot be replaced and charges while the key is in the ignition and the engine is running.

Battery Replacement on Remote Handset - Up to 2007MY