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Smart Key Reminder 2

  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:

    • IF NO FOB-IN ACTIVE

      SMK searches for fobs in the interior of the vehicle.

      The same LF-strategy is applied as it is defined for the ID out warning (registering only, no authentication).

    • IF FOB-IN ACTIVE

      SMK searches for valid TP.

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

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