Passive Entry

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An optional Passive Entry (PE) system is available factory-installed equipment for this vehicle. The PE system allows the vehicle to be unlocked without the use of a key, as long as an authorized FOB with Integrated Key (FOBIK) is in the possession of, or in close proximity to the individual and the aperture of the vehicle that is to be unlocked. All other features and Customer Programmable feature settings of the power lock system and the Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) system function the same as they would on vehicles without the PE system option.

The PE system includes the following major components, which are described in further detail elsewhere in this service information:

• Door Handle Switches  - Each PE door outside smart handle is equipped with three switches and an integrated circuit. A tactile lock switch (1) is located on the outer horizontal surface of each door handle pull, a capacitive unlock switch membrane (4) is located on the inner vertical surface of the handle pull, while a Hall effect switch (2) and magnet (3) are integrated circuits are within the handle pull unit.
• Low Frequency Antennas  - The PE system includes five Low Frequency (LF) antennas.
• Radio Frequency Hub  - The Radio Frequency Hub (RFH) is the PE system control module and Radio Frequency (RF) receiver located on the rear package shelf. Refer to MODULE, RADIO FREQUENCY (RF HUB), DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION .

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The five PEKG Antenna modules:

• Connect to the RFH using a twisted wire pair:
  • Signal (10-12v during communication events)
  • Return
• Are only powered up during PE or KG events
• Can be checked for integrity via resistance. Resistance across the antenna circuits will be approximately 1 ohm
• Transmit a 20 kHz Low Frequency (LF) signal
• Receive a 433 MHz HF signal
• Used to detect FOBs up to 2m (6.5ft) away