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TRUNK OPEN FUNCTION

TRUNK REQUEST SWITCH : System Description

Only when pressing the request switch, it is possible to open the trunk by carrying the Intelligent Key.

  • The Intelligent Key system is a system that makes it possible to open the trunk (trunk open function) by carrying the Intelligent Key which operates based on the results of electronic ID verification using two-way communications between the Intelligent Key and the vehicle (BCM).

CAUTION:
The driver should always carry the Intelligent Key

  • If an action that does not meet the operating conditions of the Intelligent Key system is taken, the buzzer goes off to inform the driver (warning chime functions).
  • When trunk is opened with request switch or remote controller button operation, the hazard lamps flash and the Intelligent Key warning buzzer or horns sound (hazard and buzzer/horn reminder function).
  • The settings for each function can be changed with the CONSULT-III.
  • If an Intelligent Key is lost, a new Intelligent Key can be registered. A maximum of 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered.
  • It is possible to perform a diagnosis on the system and register an Intelligent Key with the CONSULT-III.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION/TRUNK OPEN

  • When the BCM detects that trunk open request switch is pressed, it starts the outside key antenna (trunk room) and inside key antenna corresponding to the pressed trunk open request switch and transmits the request signal to the Intelligent Key. And then, check that the Intelligent Key is near the trunk.
  • If the Intelligent Key is within the outside key antenna (trunk room) detection area, it receives the request signal and transmits the key ID signal to the BCM via remote keyless entry receiver.
  • BCM receives the key ID signal and compares it with the registered key ID.
  • BCM transmits the trunk open request signal and sounds Intelligent Key warning buzzer 4 consecutive times.
  • When BCM receives the trunk open request signal, it operates the trunk release solenoid and opens the trunk.

OPERATION CONDITION
If the following conditions are not satisfied, trunk open operation is not performed even if the request switch is operated.

  

OUTSIDE KEY ANTENNA DETECTION AREA
The outside key antenna detection area of trunk open function is in the range of approximately 80 cm (31.50 in) surrounding trunk opener request switch (1). However, this operating range depends on the ambient conditions.

  

KEY REMINDER FUNCTION

  

CAUTION:

  • The above function operates when the Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, there may be times when the Intelligent Key cannot be detected, and this function will not operate when the Intelligent Key is on the instrument panel, rear parcel shelf, or in the glove box. Also, this system sometimes does not operate if the Intelligent Key is in the door pocket for the open door.
  • The key reminder function is operated when the trunk is opened/closed and the buzzers sound. If the following operations are performed, the key reminder function is cleared and buzzer sounds are stopped.
  • Remote controller door lock button operation of Intelligent Key
  • Remote controller door unlock button operation of Intelligent Key
  • When the trunk is closed, the Intelligent Key is not inside the vehicle
  • When any door is open

HAZARD AND BUZZER REMINDER FUNCTION
During trunk opening operation by request switch, the hazard warning lamps and Intelligent Key warning buzzer will flash or sound as a reminder.
When trunk open by each request switch, IPDM E/R sounds Intelligent Key warning buzzer as a reminder and transmits hazard request signal to BCM via CAN communication line.
BCM flashes hazard warning lamps as a reminder.

  

How to change hazard and buzzer reminder mode
With CONSULT-III
Refer to See: Testing and Inspection\Scan Tool Testing and Procedures\Intelligent Key\Sedan With Intelligent Key.

LIST OF OPERATION RELATED PARTS
Parts marked with X are the parts related to operation.