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Smart Key Reminder 2

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  1. Preconditions:
    • All terminals "OFF"
    • Any door (including trunk) open
    • No FOB-IN & no locking status (checked by SMK periodically for every 100 ms, as long as CAN/LIN is active)
  2. Vehicle action:

    Closes the last door or trunk with knobs in locked state or with locking in progress

  3. SMK actions:

Checks the locking status for 500 ms after closing the door. If all doors are locked:

SMK search valid TP

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

If any valid fob or valid TP has been found, SMK sends unlock command via CAN and activates ext. buzzer warning.

If any valid fob has been found, SMK sends unlock command via CAN/LIN and activates ext. buzzer warning.