Keyless Access System Description - Components
Engine Start/Stop Switch
Pressing the engine start/stop switch changes the vehicle mode to OFF (LOCK), ACCESSORY, ON, or START mode. The engine start/stop switch also includes an LF antenna. When operating the backup function engine start/stop switch receives the immobilizer signal from the remote, and send immobilizer signal to the keyless access/TPMS control unit.
LF (Low Frequency) Antennas
The front interior, rear interior, left/right-front, and left/right-rear LF antennas send the signals to the remote inside and outside of the vehicle.
2-Way Transceiver and Roof Antenna (With Remote Engine Start)
The 2-way transceiver is located near the roof in the rear of the vehicle and is connected to the roof-mounted antenna via a roof antenna.
Door Touch Sensors and Outer Handle Lock Switches
The door touch sensors are built in the each door outer handles, also the outer handle lock switches are built in the driver's and front passenger's door outer handles, and rear door outer handles *. To operate the door locks without the built-in key while carrying the remote, grip the door outer handle to unlock the doors and press the outer handle lock switch on the door outer handle to lock the doors.
*: With rear keyless access function
Remote (Without Remote Engine Start System)
The remote is equipped with a keyless transmitter, and all the doors can be locked and unlocked by a lock/unlock button operation, even from a remote distance from the vehicle. When the lock button or unlock button is pressed, the keyless transmitter sends the applicable switch signal to the keyless access/TPMS control unit. After receiving authentication the keyless access/TPMS control unit, the door lock/unlock signals are sent to the MICU through the B-CAN.
Bi-Directional Remote (With Remote Engine Start System)
The bi-directional remote transmitter uses long range and short range communication with the vehicle. Long range communication is used only for locking the doors and the remote engine start function. The bi-directional remote transmitter contains one coin cell battery and one rechargeable battery. The rechargeable battery is used for long-range operation and is recharged automatically from the coin cell battery. Three LEDs are used to indicate status of bi-directional remote transmitter and remote engine start system operation.
Keyless Buzzer
The keyless buzzer located inside the rear bumper sounds when smart entry functions.