Keyless Entry: Service Precautions

WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL SYSTEM

PRECAUTION

1. NOTES WHEN CHECKING
a. Wireless door LOCK/UNLOCK function:
This function operates only when the following 3 conditions are met.
1. No key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder.
2. All the doors are closed. However, doors can be unlocked even when any of the doors is opened.
3. The power door lock system operates normally.

HINT:
- The UNLOCK function operates even when a door is open.
- The UNLOCK function operates even when the key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder. However, the ignition switch must be OFF.

b. Remote panic function:
This function operates only when the following condition is met.
1. The ignition switch is OFF.

HINT: The key can be inserted, however the ignition switch must be OFF.

c. The transmitter operational area differs depending on the situation.
1. The operational area differs depending on the operators and the ways the transmitter is held.
2. In certain areas, the operational area will be reduced due to the vehicle body shape and the influence of the surrounding environment.
3. Since the transmitter uses faint electric waves, strong electric waves or noise in the frequency used may reduce the operational area or the remote control may not function.
4. When the battery weakens, the operational area is reduced or the remote control may not function.

HINT: If the transmitter has been left in a place that is exposed to direct sunlight, such as on the instrument panel, it may cause the battery to weaken or cause other such problems.