Power Locks: Description and Operation

HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS

The hood consists of the following components:
- hood latch
- hood latch striker
- hood latch control handle and cable

The front doors consist of the following components:
- exterior front door handle
- door lock cylinder
- front door latch
- door lock actuator
- door lock control switch
- door ajar switch
- door latch actuating rods
- interior door handle
- interior door handle remote control

The rear doors consist of the following components:
- exterior rear door handle
- rear door latch
- child lock bezel
- door lock actuator
- door latch actuating rods
- interior door handle
- interior door handle remote control

The keyless entry system consists of the following components:
- driver door module (DDM)
- remote transmitter
- keyless entry keypad







The remote transmitter initiates the following electronic system functions:
- releases the luggage compartment lid
- unlocks the driver door
- unlocks all doors
- locks all doors
- activates/deactivates the panic alarm
- commands the interior lamps on (when unlocking) and off (when locking)
- sounds the horn once when LOCK is pressed, and doors are closed

The remote transmitter has a minimum operating range of 10 m (33 ft).

The remote transmitters can be programmed using a diagnostic tool or by using the ignition lock cylinder method.

Lock Cylinders
Individual lock cylinders are repaired by discarding the inoperative lock 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.

Luggage Compartment Lid Latch
The luggage compartment lid latch is equipped with a mechanical interior release handle.