Description And Operation: Description
Vehicles equipped with the power lock system may also have the optional Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) or an optional Passive Entry Keyless Go (PEKG) system. These vehicles are shipped from the factory with two transmitters programmed to the vehicle as standard equipment. Although either type of transmitter can be programmed for compatibility with the power locks.
The transmitter circuitry of both FOBIK types is contained and protected within a molded black plastic case with a black soft rubber touch pad on the face divided into six sections. The rearward end of the FOBIK case has a key ring and houses a mechanically coded, metal emergency key that is released by sliding a latch button on the FOBIK case.
Depending upon vehicle equipment, each FOBIK has at least three and no more than five functional resistive membrane switches located beneath the six touch pad sections. Each functional touch pad section is clearly identified by white icons or white text and icons identifying the specific function obtained by pushing that button. Domestic market vehicles also include either a hard red plastic button with the white text PANIC , or a touch pad section on the FOBIK with the red text PANIC applied to it. Not counting the PANIC button or touch pad, the available switches include:
- Unlock - Standard Equipment.
- Lock - Standard equipment.
- Remote Start - Only for vehicles equipped with the factory-installed remote start system.
- Liftgate Open - Standard equipment.
- Sliding Door Open - Standard equipment.
The FOBIK is the primary customer active interface for remotely operating the power lock system, the RKE system, the VTA system and the remote start system components and features. However, the FOBIK also has an important passive role in each of the following vehicle systems:
- Keyless Go System . Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
- Passive Entry System . Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
- Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS) . Refer to DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .
Other than battery replacement, the FOBIK cannot be adjusted or repaired. Once a FOBIK has been programmed to a vehicle, it cannot be reprogrammed for use on any other vehicle. If damaged or ineffective, the FOBIK must be replaced with a new unit. A new and unused FOBIK unit must be properly programmed in order to function properly with the systems of the vehicle. The mechanical emergency key of the new FOBIK must also be cut to match the coding of the lock cylinders in the vehicle.
Key Sense - Key sense is an available option on this model. This feature provides the vehicle owner with the ability to identify a specific vehicle key or which a customized category of vehicle settings can be applied to determine the experience for other drivers of the vehicle. The vehicle settings are protected by a unique 4-digit PIN, which the vehicle owner creates when accessing the specific settings for the first time. This product also has additional features that are always enabled when the specific key is in use that cannot be set by the vehicle owner. While this specific key is in use, the vehicle will respond accordingly to the customized vehicle settings and mandatory features. This includes enhanced driving assistance features, increased driver alerts, and the locking of certain optional features. Equipped vehicles with this feature can be identified with the word KEYSENSE located on the brand plate adhesed to the back of the FOBIK.