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Table 1: Auto Door Lock/Unlock Modes

Body Control Module

The Body Control Module (BCM) controls the automatic door locks. Refer to Body Control System Description in Body Control System for more information.

Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs)

The BCM may set these DTCs related to the automatic door locks:

    •  DTC B0807 Door Lock Battery Feed Circuit Open
    •  DTC B0823 Door Lock Actuator Ground Feed CKT Open
    •  DTC B2202 Driver Door Lock CKT Open/Shorted to GND
    •  DTC B2203 Driver Door Unlock CKT Shorted to B+

Refer to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System for more information.

Automatic Door Lock Features

The BCM has these automatic door lock features:

    • All door unlock: The BCM unlocks all doors when pressing unlock on either door lock switch.
    • All door lock: The BCM locks all doors when pressing lock on either door lock switch.
    • Last door closed locking: When pressing lock on either door lock switch with the ignition switch off, the BCM locks all doors five seconds after closing all vehicle doors.
    • Lockout prevention: When pressing lock on either door lock switch with the key in the ignition cylinder and the driver's door open, the BCM does not lock the doors.
    • Lockout prevention override: When pressing and holding lock on either door lock for at least three seconds, the BCM overrides the lockout prevention thus locking all doors.
    • Shift into PARK unlock: When shifting the transaxle into PARK, the BCM unlocks all vehicle doors.
    • Shift out of PARK lock: When shifting the transaxle out of PARK with the driver's door closed, the BCM locks all vehicle doors.
    • Remote driver door unlock: The BCM unlocks the driver's door when pressing unlock on the keyless entry transmitter.
    • Remote all door unlock: The BCM unlocks all vehicle doors when pressing unlock on the keyless entry transmitter again within five seconds of pressing unlock.
    • Remote all door lock: The BCM locks all vehicle doors when pressing lock on the keyless entry transmitter.

Refer to Keyless Entry System Circuit Description in Keyless Entry for more information regarding the operation of the keyless entry system. Refer to Body Control System Description in Body Control System for more information regarding the BCM.

All Door Unlock

The BCM unlocks all doors when pressing unlock once on either door lock switch.

Pressing unlock on either door lock switch sends a ground signal to the BCM through circuit 781. This action causes the BCM to supply voltage from circuit 1540 to circuit 294 for 350)+/- 35) ms, energizing all passenger door actuators and unlocking all passenger doors. At the same time the BCM grounds circuit 1391, energizing the door lock relay. The door lock relay, when energized, supplies voltage in circuit 694. This action energizes the driver's door lock actuator and unlocks the driver's door lock.

All Door Lock

    • The BCM locks all doors when pressing lock once on either door lock switch with all doors closed.
    • The BCM delays door locking when the drivers door is open with the key removed from the ignition switch, thus enabling the last door closed locking feature. A first press of lock on a door lock switch initiates this feature. This causes the BCM to sound the chime 3 times, indicating last door closed locking is active. Five seconds after all doors are closed, the BCM locks all doors. Pressing lock twice on a door lock switch overrides the last door closed locking feature, thus the BCM locks all doors immediately with a door still open.
    • The BCM does not lock the doors when the driver's door is open and the key is fully inserted in the ignition switch, Thu enabling the lockout prevention feature.

Pressing lock on either door lock switch sends a ground signal to the BCM through circuit 780. When the BCM deems appropriate to lock the doors (based on last door closed locking and lockout prevention features), the BCM applies voltage from circuit 1540 to circuit 295 for 350 (+/- 35) ms, energizing all door actuators and locking all vehicle doors.

Last Door Closed Locking

The BCM activates the last door closed locking feature when these conditions are met:

    • Last door closed locking mode is enabled. Refer to Feature Customization for more information.
    • A vehicle door is open (ground signal in circuit 49 or 727).
    • The key is removed from the ignition switch, thus disabling lockout prevention (open signal in circuit 80).
    • Pressing lock once on a door lock switch or keyless entry transmitter.

Upon pressing lock, the BCM to sound the chime 3 times. This provides feedback indicating that the last door closed locking feature is active. 5 (+/- 0.5) seconds after all doors are closed, the BCM locks all doors.

To cancel this feature:

    • Press unlock on a door lock switch, or keyless entry transmitter.
    • Turn the ignition switch to the accessory or on position.

To override this feature: Press lock twice. The BCM locks all door immediately with a door still open.

Lockout Prevention

The BCM does not lock the vehicle doors when pressing lock on either door lock switch with the lockout prevention feature active. The BCM activates the lockout prevention feature when these conditions are met:

    • A vehicle door is open (ground signal in circuit 49 or 727).
    • The key is fully inserted in the ignition switch cylinder (ground signal in circuit 80).

Automatic Door Locks

When the lockout prevention feature is active, the BCM disables these automatic door lock features:

    • All door lock.
    • Last door closed locking.
    • Keyless entry system lock.

Lockout Prevention Override

To override the lockout prevention feature, press and hold lock on either door lock switch for three seconds. This action causes the BCM to lock all doors immediately.

Shift Into PARK Unlock

The BCM unlocks all doors when these conditions are met:

    • Automatic door lock/unlock is in mode 3. Refer to Feature Customization for details.
    • The ignition switch is on.
    • Transaxle is shifted into PARK by sensing a transaxle range PRNDL signal via the Class II serial data link.

The BCM unlocks the driver's door only when these conditions are met:

    • Automatic door lock/unlock is in mode 4. Refer to Feature Customization for details.
    • The ignition switch is on.
    • Transaxle is shifted into PARK by sensing a transaxle range PRNDL signal via the Class II serial data link.

Shift Out of PARK Lock

The BCM locks the doors when these conditions are met:

    • Automatic door lock/unlock is in mode 2, 3 or 4. Refer to Feature Customization for more information.
    • All vehicle doors are closed (open signal in circuits 49 and 727).
    • The ignition switch is on.
    • Transaxle is shifted out of PARK or NEUTRAL by sensing a transaxle range PRNDL signal via the Class II serial data link.

Feature Customization

The following table contains the automatic door lock/unlock modes:

Auto Door Lock/Unlock Modes

Mode

Description

Mode 1

No automatic door lock/unlock (feature disabled).

Mode 2

    • All doors lock when shifting the transaxle out of PARK
    • No automatic door unlock.

Mode 3

    • All doors lock when shifting the transaxle out of PARK.
    • All doors unlock when shifting the transaxle into PARK.

Mode 4

    • All doors lock when shifting the transaxle out of PARK.
    • Driver's door unlock when shifting the transaxle into PARK.

Changing the Automatic Door Lock/Unlock Mode

Two ways to change the automatic door lock/unlock mode:

    • Scan tool method. Refer to the scan tool's users manual for more information.
    • Door lock switch method.

Perform the following procedure to change the automatic door lock/unlock mode using the door lock switch method:

  1. Close all vehicle doors.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.
  3. Step firmly and hold brake pedal.
  4. Press and hold lock on either door lock switch. Note: All door lock.
  5. While holding lock on the door lock switch, shift the transaxle out PARK. The automatic door lock/unlock mode remains in mode 3, and all doors lock.
  6. While still holding lock on the door lock switch, shift the transaxle into PARK. The automatic door lock/unlock mode remains in mode 3, and all doors unlock.
  7. While still holding lock on the door lock switch, shift the transaxle out PARK. The automatic door lock/unlock mode changes to mode 4, and all doors lock.
  8. While still holding lock on the door lock switch, shift the transaxle into PARK. The automatic door lock/unlock mode remains in mode 4, and only the driver door unlocks.
  9. While still holding lock on the door lock switch, shift the transaxle out PARK. The automatic door lock/unlock mode changes to mode 1, and all doors do not lock.
  10. While still holding lock on the door lock switch, shift the transaxle into PARK. The automatic door lock/unlock mode remains in mode 1, and doors do not unlock.
  11. To advance the mode, shift the transaxle out PARK then back into PARK again while holding the door lock switch in the lock position.
  12. A transition past mode 4 repeats the sequence starting with mode 1.
  13. To exit and save the current customization mode:
  14. Release the door lock switch when obtaining desired mode.

  15. Mode 3 is set when the vehicle was manufactured. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will not change the mode.

Last Door Closed Locking Modes

Mode

Description

Mode 1

The last door closed locking feature is disabled.

Mode 2

The last door closed locking feature is enabled.

Changing the Last Door Closed Locking Mode

Two ways to change the delayed locking mode:

    • Scan tool method. Refer to scan tool user's manual for more information.
    • Door lock switch method.

Perform this procedure to change the last door closed locking mode using the door lock switch method:

  1. Close all vehicle doors.
  2. Turn the ignition switch on.
  3. Step firmly and hold brake pedal.
  4. Press and hold unlock on either door lock switch.
  5. While holding unlock on the door lock switch, shift the transaxle out PARK then back into PARK.
  6. To change the last door closed locking mode shift the transaxle out PARK then back into PARK again.
  7. • The BCM sounds the chime once when the last door closed locking mode is disabled and twice when enabled.
    • To exit and save the current customization mode: Release the door lock switch when obtaining desired mode.
    • The last door closed locking mode is enabled when the vehicle was manufactured. Disconnecting the vehicle battery for up to a year will not change the mode.

Courtesy Lights -- Delayed Illumination

The delayed illumination feature is canceled when pressing lock on a door lock switch or a keyless entry transmitter. Refer to Interior Lights Circuit Description for more information.