Power Locks: Description and Operation

HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS

The front door components consist of the following:
- door ajar switch
- door lock cylinder
- exterior door handle
- front door latch
- front door lock actuator
- front door lock push button rod
- interior door handle actuator cable
- interior door handle

The rear door components consist of the following:
- door ajar switch
- exterior door handle
- interior door handle actuator cable
- interior door handle
- rear door latch
- rear door lock actuator
- rear door lock button push rod

The liftgate components consist of the following:
- liftgate handle (part of the liftgate moulding)
- liftgate latch
- liftgate moulding

If the liftgate handle is damaged, a new liftgate moulding must be installed.

The luggage compartment lid components consist of the following:
- mechanical emergency release cable and handle
- luggage compartment latch

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.







The remote transmitter initiates the following electronic system functions:
- unlock the LH front door
- unlock all doors
- lock all doors
- activate/deactivate the panic alarm
- command the interior lamps on (when unlocking) and off (when locking)
- sound the horn once when LOCK is pressed twice within 3 seconds, and the doors are closed
- sound the horn twice when LOCK is pressed twice within 3 seconds, and any door is ajar

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

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