Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems

HANDLES, LOCKS, LATCHES AND ENTRY SYSTEMS

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The passenger compartment doors are of a conventional latch-to-striker plate design with the striker located on the B and C pillars with a built-in door ajar switch.

The hood and liftgate striker plates locate into latches positioned in the vehicle body.

The hood can only be opened by operating the hood release cable handle situated in the instrument panel lower panel.

The liftgate can be opened by a release switch located in the instrument panel. It can also be opened with the ignition key in the lock cylinder situated in the liftgate, by pressing the liftgate/decklid release switch on the remote transmitter or on wagon only, pressing the exterior liftgate release switch on the liftgate.

The door latch mechanisms are operated by a conventional actuating rod and cable system connected to the inner and outer latch handles.

The power lock system consists of the components used in the manual door lock system and includes power door lock switches, power door lock actuator, circuit wiring and circuit protection.

The door handle and latch are removed from the inside of the door panel. The handle and latch cannot be removed separately. The actuating rods and latches are covered inside the door by a security shield.

The remote transmitter operates the following functions:
- Unlocking and locking the driver door.
- Unlocking and locking all doors.
- Unlocking and locking the liftgate.
- Arms and disarms the anti-theft alarm system.
- Deactivates a triggered alarm.
- Activate and deactivates the panic alarm.

Inputs and Outputs
The keyless entry lock system receives inputs from the following:
- Ignition switch (positions I and II).
- Door ajar switches.
- Hood switch.
- Interior liftgate/decklid release switch.
- Exterior liftgate/decklid release switch (Wagon only).
- Remote transmitter.
- Anti-theft liftgate alarm inhibit switch.

The keyless entry lock system distributes outputs to the following:
- GEM.
- Door lock actuators.
- Double locking motors.
- Indicator LED.
- Direction indicators.
- Alarm horn.

Remote transmitter
The keyless entry lock system is completely independent in function but fully integrated within the GEM. The remote control system consists of a remote transmitter and an antenna (radio frequency system).

The remote transmitter for the radio frequency system will operate without the remote transmitter being directed at the vehicle. The normal range between the remote transmitter and the antenna will be 10 meters.

Before the remote control system can be used, each remote transmitter must be initialized to the vehicle. A maximum number of four remote transmitters can be initialized to any vehicle. All remote transmitters must be initialized at the same time

The keyless entry locks will not operate with the ignition switch in the RUN position.

Locking and Unlocking
The remote transmitter contains four buttons to operate the system.

Press the LOCK button once to activate the central locking system and the alarm system (if equipped).

Press the LOCK button twice within three seconds and a horn tone will be heard along with a flash of the direction indicators indicating that the doors are locked. If any of the doors are ajar, the horn will sound twice.

Press the UNLOCK button once to unlock the driver door and disarm the alarm system (if equipped).

Press the UNLOCK button twice within three seconds to unlock the remaining doors.

Press the LIFTGATE RELEASE button once to release the liftgate/decklid. This function will only work if the ignition is in the OFF or ACC position or the vehicle speed is less than 4 mph (7 kph).

Press the PANIC ALARM button to turn on the personal alarm.

Press the PANIC ALARM button a second time to turn off the personal alarm. The personal alarm will also turn off if the ignition switch is turned to the ON or RUN position, or after 2 minutes of operation.

GEM
Refer to Multifunction Electronic Control Module (General Module).