Passive Entry: Notes

The passive entry feature unlocks or locks the doors or opens the liftgate without having to use a mechanical key or the RKE transmitter feature.

When the RFA module detects that a lock or unlock sensor is touched on an exterior door handle or the liftgate release button is pressed, it activates the low frequency antenna in the corresponding exterior door handle or inside the rear bumper cover. The low frequency antenna sends out a signal to the passive key. The low frequency signal activates the passive key which then sends a high frequency signal to the Radio Frequency (RF) receiver. The Radio Frequency (RF) receiver interprets the high frequency signal from the passive key and sends the information to the RFA module. If the RFA module detects a valid programmed passive key, the RFA module sends a command to either unlock the driver door, unlock/lock all 4 doors or sends a command to the RGTM to open the liftgate.