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Smart Key Reminder 1

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  1. Preconditions:
    • All terminals "OFF"
    • At least one door open
    • Not locked status (checked by SMK periodically for every 100 ms, as long as CAN/LIN is active)
  2. Event:

    At least 1 door knob status changed from unlock to lock.

  3. SMK actions:

SMK searches for valid TP.

If no fob or no TP has been found, no action is required.

If any valid fob or valid TP has been found, SMK unlocks the vehicle by sending a CAN Key Reminder unlock message with the fob number.

If any valid fob has been found, SMK unlocks the vehicle by sending a CAN/LIN Key Reminder unlock message with the fob number.