Welcome Light Function

SYSTEM (INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM)

WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION : System Description

The welcome light function operates as per the following. When the Intelligent Key is within the outside key
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antenna detection area, the BCM turns on interior room lamp and operates heart beat operation of the pushbutton ignition switch.
*: Settings for map lamp, foot lamp, personal lamp, and puddle lamp are available.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION

- When the BCM detects that the Intelligent Key is within the outside key antenna detection area. BCM transmits the request signal to the Intelligent Key and check it is near the door.
- Intelligent Key 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 illuminates lamps that are set, when key ID verification is OK.

TIMER FUNCTION

BCM can operate welcome light function using the timer function for 9 days after key switch is turned OFF.
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The timer function resets when the engine is started.Operating period of timer function may differ depending on battery size.
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: Timer function does not stop if another Intelligent Key that has a different key ID is detected within the interior antenna detection area when starting the engine.

OPERATION CONDITION

If the following condition are satisfied, welcome light function 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, passenger door handles (1) and rear bumper (2). However, this operating range depends on the ambient conditions.

WELCOME LIGHT FUNCTION SETTING

Welcome light function operation mode can be changed using CONSULT
With CONSULT
Refer to "INTELLIGENT KEY : CONSULT Function (BCM INTELLIGENT KEY)" Intelligent Key.
Without CONSULT
The welcome light function ON/OFF can be switched by performing the following operation.
1.Turn ignition switch: OFF --> ON
2.Press and hold the driver side door request switch for 5 seconds or more within 20 seconds after turning the ignition switch ON.
3.The switching is complete when combination meter buzzer sounds.