Keyless Entry System Description and Operation: Notes

The keyless entry system is a vehicle entry device. The keyless entry system is used in conjunction with the door locks to unlock the vehicle. Keyless entry will lock/unlock the vehicle doors or open the rear compartment lid when a corresponding button on the keyless entry transmitter is pressed. This is accomplished by the transmitter sending a radio frequency to the remote control door lock receiver antenna that has a direct link to the body control module (BCM). The BCM interprets the signal and activates the requested function or request the appropriate control module to activate the function via a serial data message. A low transmitter battery or radio frequency interference from aftermarket devices, such as 2-way radios, power inverters, computers, etc., may cause a system malfunction. High radio frequency traffic areas, such as gas stations that use pay-at-the-pump radio frequency transponders, may also cause interference that could lead to a malfunction. Keyless entry allows you to operate the following features:

• Door lock/unlock
• Liftgate lock/unlock, if equipped
• Trunk release, if equipped
• Power liftgate, if equipped
• Panic alarm/vehicle locator
• Remote vehicle starting, if equipped

The keyless entry system has the following components:

• Keyless entry transmitters
• Body control module
• Remote control door lock receiver