Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS

The hood latch system consists of one latch controlled by the hood release handle under the lower steering Column cover.

The door latch system consists of a primary latch fastened to the inside of the door frame, controlled by the exterior and interior door handles. The door latch system has an integrated door ajar switch, door lock actuator and a driver set/reset switch (driver door only). The door locks are actuated by either a keyless entry remote transmitter, the interior door lock/unlock switch (located on the driver and passenger door trim panels), manually inserting the key into the driver door lock cylinder to lock/unlock or using the keyless entry keypad.

The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with an interior release handle and actuator. The luggage compartment lid can be locked and unlocked using the lock cylinder (valet key will not fit the lock cylinder), the luggage compartment interior trim remote switch (remote switch will open the luggage compartment lid if it is not in the lock position), the keyless entry remote transmitter and keyless entry keypad.

The keyless entry remote transmitter communicates with the driver door module (DDM) which controls the output functions of the driver door lock actuator. The DDM communicates through the standard corporate protocol (SCP) link to the rear electronics module (REM) and the front electronic module (FEM) for the lock and unlock commands. The REM controls the output function of the luggage compartment lid actuator and the passenger door actuators. The REM is located in the RH rear side of the luggage compartment.

The keyless entry keypad remote entry feature allows the following functions to be carried out
- unlock the driver door (when two stage unlocking is enabled)
- unlock all doors
- lock all doors
- arm the security system
- disarm the security system
- reset a panic alarm
- recall the memory seat/mirrors/steering column/pedals position associated with a particular remote entry device (when enabled)
- release the luggage compartment lid actuator

It also lights the keypad lamp and issues illuminated entry on/off requests to the DDM when locking and unlocking. The keyless entry keypad is wired to the DDM which controls the output functions of the driver door lock. The DDM then communicates with the REM which controls the output functions of the passenger door locks and luggage compartment lid.

Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative cylinder and building a new lock cylinder using the appropriate lock repair package. The lock repair package includes a detailed instruction sheet to build the new lock cylinder to the current key code of the vehicle.