Passive Entry System
A Passive Entry Keyless Go (PEKG) system is available factory-installed equipment for this vehicle. The PEKG system allows the vehicle to be unlocked without the use of a mechanical key, as long as an authorized FOB with Integrated Key (FOBIK) is in the possession of the individual or in close Proximity to the aperture of the vehicle that is to be unlocked. All other features and Customer Programmable feature settings of the power lock system and the RKE system function the same as they would on vehicles without the PEKG system option.
The PE system includes the following major components, which are described in further detail elsewhere in this service information:
- Electronic Liftgate Latch Release Switch - A tactile liftgate release switch is located where you normally would find a mechanical latch mechanism.
- Door Handle Switches - Each PE door outside handle (also known as a Smart handle) is equipped with three switches and an Integrated Circuit (IC). A tactile Lock switch (2) is located on the outer horizontal surface of each door handle pull, a capacitive Unlock switch membrane (1) is located on the inner vertical surface of the handle pull, while a Hall effect switch (3) and an IC are concealed within the handle pull unit and acts against a magnet (4) to close the circuit.
- Low Frequency Antennas - The PE system includes six Low Frequency (LF) antennas, one mounted beneath the front center console, one on each rear door hardware module carrier concealed behind the inside trim panel, one in front of the left rear seat floor, one concealed behind the rear fascia at the rear of the vehicle and one located in the rear cargo bin beneath the sill trim.
- Radio Frequency Hub (RFH) - The RFH is the PEKG system control module and RF receiver located in the rear cargo area headliner. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), DESCRIPTION .
Hardwired circuitry connects many of the PE system components to the electrical system of the vehicle. These hardwired circuits are integral to several wire harnesses, which are routed throughout the vehicle and retained by many different methods. These circuits may be connected to each other, to the vehicle electrical system and to the PE system components through the use of a combination of soldered splices, splice block connectors, and many different types of wire harness terminal connectors and insulators. Refer to the appropriate wiring information. The wiring information includes appropriate SYSTEM WIRING DIAGRAMS and further details on wire harness routing and retention, as well as pin-out and location views for the various wire harness connectors, splices and grounds.