Keyless Entry: Description and Operation

The Keyless Entry System includes a Keyless Entry Module, which controls the Door Lock Motor and Trunk Lid Release Solenoid. The Keyless Entry module is controlled by a Keyless Entry Switch Assembly mounted on the outside panel of the driver's door. The Switch Assembly has five push-button switches.

Entering the correct code into the Keyless Entry Switch Assembly will unlock the driver's door. Pressing the second Switch Assembly button within five seconds after the driver's door unlock will unlock the passengers door. Pressing the third Switch Assembly button within five seconds after the driver's door unlocks will unlock the trunk lid.

The Keyless Entry System also includes an automatic door locking (autolock) function. All doors will lock when the driver's seat is occupied, all doors are closed (Door Ajar Switches are open), the Ignition Switch is in RUN, and the gearshift selector is shifted into or through REVERSE. The autolock feature must be enabled by entering the correct code into the Switch Assembly, depressing and holding the fifth Switch Assembly button and, while holding the fifth button, depressing and releasing second Switch Assembly button. Autolock can be disabled by repeating this procedure.

Pressing the fourth and fifth Switch Assembly buttons at the same time will lock all doors.

Cars equipped with the Keyless Entry System do not use a Door Lock/Unlock Relay. Instead, the Keyless Entry Module powers the Door Lock Motors directly using inputs from the Door Lock Switches and other switches.

The Keyless Entry Module also controls the Illuminated Entry System; pressing any button on the Switch Assembly (or lifting a door handle) will turn on the interior lamps and the door keyhole lamps for about 25 seconds.