Intelligent Key System
INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEMSystem Description
- The Intelligent Key system is a system that makes it possible to lock and unlock the door locks (door lock/ unlock function), open the trunk (trunk open function), and start the engine (engine start function) by carrying around the Intelligent Key (without some key operation), which operates based on the results of electronic ID verification using two-way communications between the Intelligent Key and the vehicle (Intelligent Key unit).
CAUTION: The driver should always carry the Intelligent Key
- Operation of the remote controller buttons on the Intelligent Key also provides the same functions as the remote controller entry system. (Remote keyless entry functions)
- 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 a door lock is locked, unlocked or trunk open with request switch or remote controller button operation, the hazard lamps flash and the Intelligent Key warning buzzer or horn sounds (Hazard and buzzer/horn reminder function).
- Even if the Intelligent Key battery is completely discharged, the door locks can be locked and unlocked with the mechanical key built into the Intelligent Key, and then initiates engine by inserting Intelligent Key into key slot.
- The settings for each function can be changed with the CONSULT-II.
- If an Intelligent Key is lost, a new Intelligent Key can be registered. A maximum of 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered.
- It has been made possible to diagnose the system and register an Intelligent Key with the CONSULT-II.
DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK/TRUNK OPEN FUNCTION
Only when pressing the request switch, it is possible to lock and unlock the door and open the trunk by carrying around the Intelligent Key (without some key operation).
System Diagram
Operation Description/Door Lock/Unlock
- When the Intelligent Key unit detects that each door request switch is pressed, it starts the outside key antenna and inside key antenna corresponding to the pressed door request switch and sends the request signal to the Intelligent Key. And then, make sure that the Intelligent Key is near the door.
- If the Intelligent Key is within the outside key antenna detection area, it receives the request signal and sends the key ID signal to the Intelligent Key unit via remote keyless entry receiver.
- Intelligent Key unit receives the key ID signal and compares it with the registered key ID.
- If the key ID check result is OK, the Intelligent Key unit sends the door lock/unlock request signal to BCM (Body control module) via CAN communication line.
- Intelligent Key unit sends the door lock/unlock signal and sounds Intelligent Key buzzer warning (lock: 1 time, unlock: 2 times) at the same time.
- When BCM receives the door lock/unlock signal, it operates door lock actuator and flashes the hazard lamp (lock: 1 time, unlock: 2 times) at the same time as a reminder.
Operation Description/Trunk Open
- When the Intelligent Key unit 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 sends the request signal to the Intelligent Key. And then, make sure 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 sends the key ID signal to the Intelligent Key unit via remote keyless entry receiver.
- Intelligent Key unit receives the key ID signal and compares it with the registered key ID.
- If the key ID check result is OK, the Intelligent Key unit sends trunk open request signal to BCM (Body control module) via CAN communication line.
- Intelligent Key unit sends the trunk open request signal and sounds Intelligent Key warning buzzer 4 times at the same time.
- When BCM receives the trunk open request signal, it operates the trunk lid opener actuator and opens the trunk.
Operation Condition
If the following conditions are not satisfied, door lock/unlock or trunk open operations are not performed even if the request switch is operated.
Outside Key Antenna Detection Area
The outside key antenna detection area of door lock/unlock function is in the range of approximately 80 cm (31.50 in) surrounding the driver and passenger door handles (1). 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 (2). However, this operating range depends on the ambient conditions.
Key Reminder Function
Key reminder functions have the following 3 functions.
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.
- When the key reminder function is operated when the trunk is open/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
Selective Unlock Function
When an LOCK signal is sent from door request switch (driver side or passenger side), all doors will be locked. When an UNLOCK signal is sent from door request switch (driver side or passenger side) once, driver's door will be unlocked.
Then, if an UNLOCK signal is sent from door request switch (driver side and passenger side) again within 5 seconds, all other door will be unlocked.
Hazard and Buzzer Reminder Function
During lock, unlock, or trunk opening operation by each request switch, the hazard warning lamps and Intelligent Key warning buzzer will flashes or honk as a reminder.
When doors are locked, unlocked or trunk open by each request switch, Intelligent Key unit honks Intelligent Key warning buzzer as a reminder and sends hazard request signal to BCM via CAN communication line. BCM flashes hazard warning lamps as a reminder.
Operating function of hazard and buzzer reminder
How to change hazard and buzzer reminder mode
With CONSULT-II
Hazard and buzzer reminder can be changed using "HAZARD ANSWER BACK", "ANSWER BACK WITH I-KEY LOCK" and "ANSWER BACK WITH I-KEY UNLOCK" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to "WORK SUPPORT".
Auto Door Lock Function
When all doors are locked, ignition switch is in OFF position and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not inserted in key slot), doors are unlocked with door request switch When Intelligent Key unit does not receive the following signals within 60 seconds, all doors are locked.
- Door switch is ON (door is opened)
- Door is locked
- Ignition switch is ON (ignition switch is pressed)
- Key switch is ON (Intelligent Key is inserted in key slot)
Auto door lock mode can be changed by "AUTO RELOCK TIMER" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to "WORK SUPPORT".
Room Lamp Operation
When the following conditions are met:
- Condition of interior lamp switch is in DOOR position
- Door switch OFF (all the doors are closed)
Intelligent Key system turns on interior lamp (for 30 seconds) by receiving UNLOCK signal from door request switch. For detailed description, refer to "ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION".
List of Operation Related Parts
Parts marked with x are the parts related to operation.
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY FUNCTIONS
The Intelligent Key has the same functions as the remote control entry system. Therefore, it can be used in the same manner as the remote controller by operating the door lock/unlock button and trunk open button.
System Diagram
Operation Description/Door Lock/Unlock Function
- When door lock/unlock button of the Intelligent Key is pressed, lock signal or unlock signal is sent from Intelligent Key to Intelligent Key unit via remote keyless entry receiver.
- Intelligent Key unit sends the door lock/unlock request signal to BCM via CAN communication line.
- Intelligent Key unit sends the door lock/unlock signal to BCM.
- When BCM receives the door lock/unlock signal, it operates door lock actuator, flashes the hazard lamp (lock: 1 time, unlock: 2 times) and horn chirp signal to IPDM E/R at the same time as a reminder.
- IPDM E/R honks horn (lock: 1 time) as a reminder
Operation Description/Trunk Open Function
- When trunk button of the Intelligent Key is pressed, the trunk open signal is sent from the Intelligent Key to the Intelligent Key unit via remote keyless entry receiver.
- Intelligent Key unit sends trunk open request signal to BCM via CAN communication line.
- When BCM receives the trunk open request signal, it operates the trunk lid opener actuator and opens the trunk.
Operation Condition
Operation Area
- Operating Range
- To ensure the Intelligent Key works effectively, use within 100 cm range of each doors, however the operable range might be differ by surroundings.
Selective Unlock Function
When an LOCK signal is sent from Intelligent Key, all doors will be locked.
When an UNLOCK signal is sent from Intelligent Key once, driver's door will be unlocked.
Then, if an UNLOCK signal is sent from Intelligent Key again within 5 seconds, all other door will be unlocked.
Hazard and Horn Reminder Function
When doors are locked or unlocked by Intelligent Key, Intelligent Key unit sends hazard and horn request signal to BCM via CAN communication line.
BCM flashes hazard warning lamps as a reminder and sends horn chirp signal to IPDM E/R. IPDM E/R sounds horn as a reminder.
The hazard and horn reminder has a horn chirp mode (C mode) and a non-horn chirp mode (S mode).
Operating function of hazard and horn reminder
Hazard and horn reminder does not operate if any door switch is ON (any door is OPEN).
How to change hazard and horn reminder mode With CONSULT-II
Hazard and horn reminder can be changed using "HORN WITH KEYLESS LOCK" and "HAZARD ANSWER BACK" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to "WORK SUPPORT".
Without CONSULT-II
When LOCK and UNLOCK signals are sent from the Intelligent Key for more than 2 seconds at the same time, the hazard and horn reminder mode is changed and hazard warning lamp flashes and horn sounds as shown:
Auto Door Lock Function
When all doors are locked, ignition switch is OFF (ignition switch is not pressed) and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not inserted in key slot), doors are unlocked with Intelligent Key button. When Intelligent Key unit does not receive the following signals within 30 seconds, all doors are locked.
- Door switch is ON (door is opened)
- Door is locked
- Ignition switch is ON
- Key switch is ON (Intelligent Key is inserted in key slot)
Auto door lock mode can be changed by "AUTO RELOCK TIMER" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to "WORK SUPPORT".
Panic Alarm Function
When ignition switch is OFF (ignition switch is not pressed) and key switch is OFF (Intelligent Key is not inserted in key slot), Intelligent Key unit receives PANIC ALARM signal from Intelligent Key.
Intelligent Key unit sends alarm request signal to BCM via CAN communication line.
BCM turns on and off headlamp intermittently and sends theft warning horn signal to IPDM E/R. Then, IPDM E/R turns on and off horn intermittently.
The headlamp flashes and the horn sounds intermittently. The alarm automatically turns off:
- After 25 seconds
- When Intelligent Key unit receives any signal from Intelligent Key
- When door request switch is pressed (Intelligent Key is within the outside key antenna detection area) Panic alarm function mode can be changed by "PANIC ALARM DELAY" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to "WORK SUPPORT".
Keyless Power Window Down (Open) Function
All power windows open when the unlock button on Intelligent Key is activated and kept pressed for more than 3 seconds with the ignition switch OFF. The windows keep opening if the unlock button is continuously pressed.
The power window opening stops when the following operations are performed:
- When the unlock button is kept pressed more than 15 seconds.
- When the ignition switch is turned ON while the power window opening is operated.
- When the unlock button is released.
While retained power operation activate, Keyless power window down (open) Function cannot be operated. Keyless power window down operation mode can be changed by "P/W DOWN DELAY" mode in "WORK SUPPORT". Refer to "WORK SUPPORT".
Room Lamp Illumination Operation
When the following conditions are met:
- Condition of interior lamp switch is in DOOR position
- Door switch OFF (all the doors are closed)
Intelligent Key system turns on interior lamp (for 30 seconds) by receiving UNLOCK signal from Intelligent Key. For detailed description, refer to "ROOM LAMP TIMER OPERATION".
List of Operation Related Parts
Parts marked with x are the parts related to operation.
ENGINE START FUNCTION
Refer to "INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTION".
WARNING FUNCTION
Operation Description
The warning function are as follows and are given to the user as warning information and warnings using combinations of Intelligent Key warning buzzer, KEY warning lamp, key slot illumination and combination meter display in combination meter.
- Intelligent Key system malfunction
- OFF position warning
- P position warning
- ACC warning
- Take away warning
- Door lock operation warning
- Key warning
- Intelligent Key insert information
- Engine start information
- Steering lock information
- Intelligent key low battery warning
- Key ID warning
Operation Condition
Once the following condition from below is established, alert or warning will be executed.
Warning Method
The given table shows the alarm or warning methods with chime.
Meter display, "KEY" indicator or key slot illumination when the warning conditions are met.
List of Operation Related Parts
Parts marked with x are the parts related to operation.
CHANGE SETTINGS FUNCTION
The settings for each function can be changed with the CONSULT-II.
Changing Settings Using CONSULT-II
The settings for the Intelligent Key system functions can be changed using CONSULT-II (WORK SUPPORT). Refer to "WORK SUPPORT".
NOTE: Once a function setting is changed, it will remain effective even if the battery is disconnected.
INTELLIGENT KEY REGISTRATION
Intelligent Key-ID registration is performed using the CONSULT-II.
CAUTION:
- After a new Intelligent Key-ID is registered, be sure to check the function.
- When registering an additional Intelligent Key-ID, take any Intelligent Keys already registered and Intelligent Keys for any other vehicles out of the vehicle before starting.
CONSULT-II can be used to check and delete Intelligent Key-IDs.
For future information, see Technical Bulletin.
STEERING LOCK UNIT REGISTRATION
Steering Lock Unit ID Registration
CAUTION:
- The method for registering a steering lock unit ID depends on the status of the steering lock unit and Intelligent Key unit (new or old unit).
- After registration is completed, press ignition switch with an Intelligent Key in the vehicle so that it can be turned, and confirm that it cannot be turned even when ignition switch is pressed without an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
For future information, see Technical Bulletin.
STEERING LOCK UNIT REGISTRATION
Steering Lock Unit ID Registration
CAUTION:
- The method for registering a steering lock unit ID depends on the status of the steering lock unit and Intelligent Key unit (new or old unit).
- After registration is completed, press ignition switch with an Intelligent Key in the vehicle so that it can be turned, and confirm that it cannot be turned even when ignition switch is pressed without an Intelligent Key in the vehicle.
For future information, see Technical Bulletin.
CAN Communication System Description
CAN (Controller Area Network) is a serial communication line for real time application. It is an on-vehicle multiplex communication line with high data communication speed and excellent error detection ability. Many electronic control units are equipped onto a vehicle, and each control unit shares information and links with other control units during operation (not independent). In CAN communication, control units are connected with 2 communication lines (CAN H line, CAN L line) allowing a high rate of information transmission with less wiring. Each control unit transmits/receives data but selectively reads required data only.
CAN Communication Unit
Refer to LAN-34, "Information Bus". Description and Operation