Opening The Trunk Lid/Tailgate
The market in Japan has Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) regardless of if the vehicle is equipped with keyless entry system or not. When the vehicle is not equipped with keyless entry system, the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) communicates directly with Central electronic module (CEM).
Tailgate/trunk lid opened by the switch on the tailgate/trunk lid. The tailgate can also be opened using the key blade. However, this should be considered as a last resort.
The tailgate/trunk lid can be "unlocked" separately using a switch on the light switch module (LSM). When the switch is pressed in, a signal is transmitted to the central electronic module (CEM) indicating that the tailgate/trunk lid must permitted to be opened using the switch in the handle on the lid.
If the unlocking switch for the tailgate/trunk lid on the light switch module (LSM) is pressed in there is no feedback to the driver. That is, nothing will be heard or seen that indicates that the tailgate has been "unlocked".
The lock motor for the tailgate/trunk lid and switch is directly connected to the central electronic module (CEM). When the switch is affected, the central electronic module (CEM) checks the status of the lock system and activates the lock motor if opening is permitted. The tailgate/trunk lid cannot be opened if the vehicle speed is higher than 7 km/h (5 mph) or if valet locking is activated.
There is no "unlocked" position for the lock motor for the tailgate/trunk lid. When the motor is activated, it releases the catch in the body and the tailgate/trunk lid can be opened. The tailgate/trunk lid locks when it is closed again.
When the tailgate/trunk lid is to be opened, the lock motor is powered for approximately 0.5 seconds or until the central electronic module (CEM) receives a signal from the door open contact breaker in the lock motor indicating that it is open. If the trunk lid/tailgate is not indicated as open during this time, a diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is stored in the central electronic module (CEM).
The button on the remote key can be used to unlock the tailgate/trunk lid even if the rest of the vehicle is locked.
There is also a function for activating the lock motor via the remote key or switch on Light switch module (LSM).