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Keyless/Power Door Locks/Security System Description

Door Lock Control 

The door lock control function allows the body control module to detect the status of various switch signals and control each actuator in order to lock and unlock the doors.

The system has three circuits between the door lock actuators and the body control module to improve safety of the system. One is for the driver's door lock actuator, and others are for the left rear door lock actuator and passenger's side door lock actuators. The door lock actuator circuit has two fuses. When one fuse is blown, another fuse in the same circuit must be checked.

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Keyless Door Lock Control 

The remote transmits a lock or unlock signal to the body control module, which then controls the door lock actuator by the B-CAN and other various switch signals. The customization menu can set the relock timer value.

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Keyless Answer Back Control 

When using the remote, the body control module provides an answer back function to alert the operator that the body control module received a lock or unlock command from the remote. When the body control module receives a lock signal, the body control module sends the turn signal light signal once. When the body control module receives an unlock signal, it sends the turn signal light signal two times.

Lock 

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Unlock 

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Key Lockout Prevent Function 

The body control module monitors whether or not the remote is in the vehicle. If the remote is in the vehicle, the system will not lock the doors. If the driver manually locks and closes the doors with the remote in the vehicle, the body control module energizes the door lock actuator and unlocks the doors. Also, if the tailgate is closed when the remote is left in the vehicle with all the door closed and the driver's door lock knob at lock position, operating the tailgate outer handle switch within a certain time can unlock the tailgate. In addition, when the keyless lockout prevent function operates, the answer back is performed.

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Automatic Door Lock/Unlock Control (For Some Models) 

The automatic door lock/unlock control function allows the body control module to detect the status of B-CAN and other various switch signals and control each actuator in order to automatically lock/unlock the doors.

Automatic Door Lock Function: 

Automatic Door Unlock Function: 

Customizing Function: 

The locking method can be set as non-link, link to vehicle speed, link to shift position/mode, or link to engine start/stop switch by the customizing function. For more information about customization options, refer to the Owner's manual.

Security Control 

When the security alarm is set, the body control module sends the security set signal using the B-CAN.

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Security system operating term 

Start setting
  • Lock the door using a mechanical key
  • Lock the door by using the remote
  • Lock the door by smart function
  • Operate a keyless relock
Cancellation
  • Unlock the door by using the remote
  • Unlock the door by smart function
  • Press the engine start/stop switch button while having the remote
Setting conditions (related systems are normally operated)
  • Door switch OFF (Door closed)
  • Door unlock knob switch OFF (Lock)
  • Full latch switch OFF (Tailgate closed)
  • Driver's door key cylinder switch OFF
  • Hood latch switch ON (Hood closed)
  • Vehicle OFF (LOCK) mode
Start the alarm When any of the monitoring switch signal inputs are received without the signal for cancelling setting
Cancel the alarm Compliant with the conditions for cancelling setting

Security Setting 

When the security alarm is set, the body control module sends the security set signal using the B-CAN. When the gauge control module receives a security set signal from the body control module, the security indicator flashes at a slower pace to indicate the system has armed.

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Security Alarm 

With the security system armed, manually opening the hood, the tailgate, or moving the door lock knob to the unlock position activates the security alarm. Alternatively, the security alarm sounds, the headlights low beam, front parking lights, taillights, license plate light, and side marker lights blink, repeating this alarm (one cycle is 120 seconds). Even if you remove the 12 volt battery, the alarming state cannot be changed. The alarm starts again when the 12 volt battery is reinstalled.

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Security Answer Back Control 

When using the remote, the body control module provides an answer back function to alert the customer that the body control module received a lock command from the remote. When the body control module receives a lock signal, the body control module outputs once to turn on the turn signal lights, and the keyless buzzer will sound.

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When the body control module receives a lock signal, the body control module sends signals once to the turn signal lights, and the keyless buzzer will sound once when you operates the lock again within 5 seconds.

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