NOTICES WHEN CHECKING
Wireless door LOCK/UNLOCK function:
This wireless door lock control function operates only when the following 3 conditions are met.
No key is inserted into the ignition key cylinder.
All the doors are closed.
The power door lock system is functioning normally.
The wireless transmitter operational area differs depending on the situation.
The operational area differs depending on the user, the way the transmitter is held and the location.
In certain areas, the operational area is reduced due to the vehicle body shape and the influence of the surroundings.
Since the transmitter uses faint electric waves, the operational area may be reduced if noise or strong electric waves occur in the area where the transmitter is used. In some cases, the transmitter may not function.
When the battery weakens, the operational area is reduced or the transmitter may not function.
Tech Tips
If the transmitter is left in a place that is exposed to direct sunlight, such as on the instrument panel, problems, such as battery depletion, may occur.
INSPECT WIRELESS DOOR LOCK CONTROL FUNCTIONS
Tech Tips
The switches described below transmit signals and are built into the door control transmitter.
The operational area must be taken into account while checks are being made.
Put the vehicle under conditions that allow the wireless control functions to operate.
Check the basic functions.
Check that all doors lock when the LOCK switch on door control transmitter is pressed.
Check that all doors unlock when the UNLOCK switch on door control transmitter is pressed.
Check the chattering prevention function.
Check that pressing a switch causes the switch's operation to occur only once. Also check that when the switch is held down, the operation is not repeated continuously. Then, make sure that when the switch is pressed repetitively at approximately 1 second intervals, the switch's operation occurs each time.
Check the answer-back function.
When the LOCK switch is pressed, check that the hazard lamps flash once simultaneously with the locking of all doors.
When the UNLOCK switch is pressed, check that the hazard lamps flash twice simultaneously with the unlocking of all doors.