External Antennas
The outer antennas are located in the door handles on the rear doors and in the rear bumper.
The antennas make it possible for the Keyless vehicle module (KVM) to communicate using a remote key outside the vehicle.
The keyless vehicle module (KVM) activates one or more antennas when:
- the system receives a wake-up signal from any of the unlock sensors in the external door handles
- a lock sensor in any of the door handles is affected
- Lock button or unlock button on tailgate is pressed in
- a request to search for remote key is sent from Central electronic module (CEM).
The output of the antennas is adjusted during installation. This is so that there must be a valid remote key within a radius of approximately 1.5 meters from an active antenna for the system to function correctly.
The keyless vehicle module (KVM) checks the external antennas every operating cycle if the vehicle speed is in excess of 20 km/h (12 mph).
The antennas are powered by the keyless vehicle module (KVM).