Power Locks - Operation

POWER LOCKS

The instrument cluster locks or unlocks the doors when an actuation input signal from a door lock switch or Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) transmitter is received. The instrument cluster turns on the output drivers and provides a voltage level to the door lock motor for a specified time. All passenger doors locks or unlocks using a mechanical button mounted on the door trim panel. The drivers door locks or unlocks by using the key cylinder.

DOOR LOCK MOTORS

The door lock motors are controlled by the instrument cluster. A positive and negative battery connection to the two motor terminals, causes the motor to move in one direction. Reversing the current causes the motor to move in the opposite direction.

REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY

- LOCK: Pressing the LOCK button locks all doors, sounds horn (chirp) once if enabled, flashes the park lamps once if enabled and arms the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS), if enabled. The chirp verifies that the instrument cluster has sent a message for door lock operation. If a door has not been closed before pressing the LOCK button, the vehicle may not be secured and the VTSS (if equipped) will not arm until the door closes.
- UNLOCK: Pressing the UNLOCK button once unlocks the driver's door first if enabled, flashes the park lamps twice if enabled, activates the illuminated entry system and disarms the Vehicle Theft Security System (VTSS), if equipped. Pressing the UNLOCK button twice within five seconds unlocks all doors, if driver's door first enables.
- PANIC: Pressing the PANIC button sounds the horns at half second intervals, flashes the exterior lamps and turns ON the interior lamps. The panic alarm remains on for three minutes or until either the PANIC button is actuated again or the vehicle speed exceeds 25.7 Km/h (15 mph) which cancels the panic event.