System Description

INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM/ENGINE START FUNCTION


System Description


SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
- The engine start function of Intelligent Key system is a system that makes it possible to start and stop the engine without removing the key. It verifies an electronic ID using two-way communication when pressing the push-button ignition switch while carrying the Intelligent Key, which operates based on the results of electronic ID verification of Intelligent Key using two-way communication between the Intelligent Key and the vehicle.

NOTE:
The driver should carry the Intelligent Key at all times.
- Intelligent Key has 2 IDs [Intelligent Key and IVIS (NATS)]. It can perform the door lock/unlock operation and the push-button ignition switch operation when the registered Intelligent Key is carried.
- When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, it can be used as emergency back-up by inserting the Intelligent Key to the key slot. At that time, perform the IVIS (NATS) ID verification. If it is used when the Intelligent
Key is carried, perform the Intelligent Key ID verification.
- If the ID is successfully verified, and when push-button ignition switch is pressed, steering lock is released and the engine can be started.
- Up to 4 Intelligent Keys can be registered (Including the standard Intelligent Key) upon request from the customer.

NOTE:
System Description for any functions other than engine start function of Intelligent Key system.

PRECAUTIONS FOR INTELLIGENT KEY SYSTEM
In the Intelligent Key system, the transponder [the chip for IVIS (NATS) ID verification] is integrated into the Intelligent Key. (For the conventional models, it is integrated into the mechanical key.) Therefore, the mechanical key cannot perform ID verification, and thus it cannot start the engine. Instead, IVIS (NATS) ID verification can be performed by inserting the Intelligent Key to the key slot, and then it can start the engine.

OPERATION WHEN INTELLIGENT KEY IS CARRIED
1. When the push-button ignition switch is pressed, the BCM activates the inside key antenna and transmits the request signal to the Intelligent Key.
2. The Intelligent Key receives the request signal and transmits the Intelligent Key ID signal to the BCM via the remote keyless entry receiver.
3. The Intelligent Key receives the Intelligent Key ID signal and verifies it with the registered ID.
4. BCM transmits the steering lock unlock signal to steering lock unit and IPDM E/R if the verification results are OK.
5. IPDM E/R turns the steering lock relay ON and supplies power supply to the steering lock unit.
6. The steering lock releases.
7. BCM transmits the power supply stop signal to IPDM E/R when detecting that the steering lock is in the unlock condition.
8. IPDM E/R turns the steering lock relay OFF and stops power supply to the steering lock unit.
9. BCM turns ACC relay ON and transmits the ignition power supply ON signal to IPDM E/R.
10. IPDM E/R turns the ignition relay ON and starts the ignition power supply.
11. BCM detects that the selector lever position and brake pedal operating condition (A/T models) or shift lever position and clutch pedal operation condition (M/T models).
12. BCM transmits the starter request signal via CAN communication to IPDM E/R and turns the starter relay in IPDM E/R ON if BCM judges that the engine start condition is satisfied.
13. IPDM E/R turns the starter control relay ON when receiving the starter request signal.
14. Power supply is supplied through the starter relay and the starter control relay to operate the starter motor and start cranking.

CAUTION:
If a malfunction is detected in the Intelligent Key system, the "KEY" warning lamp in the combination meter illuminates. At that time, the engine cannot be started.
15. When BCM receives feedback signal from ECM indicating that the engine is started, the BCM transmits a stop signal to IPDM E/R and stops cranking by turning OFF the starter motor relay. (If engine start is unsuccessful, cranking stops automatically within 5 seconds.)

CAUTION:
When the Intelligent Key is carried outside of the vehicle (inside key antenna detection area) while the power supply is in the ACC or ON position, even if the engine start condition* is satisfied, the engine cannot be started.
*: For the engine start condition, refer to "PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION PROCEDURE".

OPERATION RANGE
Engine can be started when Intelligent Key is inside the vehicle. However, sometimes engine may not start when Intelligent Key is on instrument panel or in glove box.

OPERATION WHEN KEY SLOT IS USED
When the Intelligent Key battery is discharged, it performs IVIS (NATS) ID verification between the integrated transponder and BCM by inserting the Intelligent Key into the key slot, and then the engine can be started.
For details relating to starting the engine using key slot, System Description.

BATTERY SAVER SYSTEM
When all the following conditions are met for 60 minutes, the battery saver system cuts off the power supply to prevent battery discharge.
- The ignition switch is in the ACC position
- All doors are closed
- Selector lever is in the P position

Reset Condition of Battery Saver System
A/T models
In order to prevent the battery from discharging, the battery saver system cuts off the power supply when all doors are closed, the selector lever is in the P position, and the ignition switch is left in the ACC position for 60 minutes. If any of the following conditions are met the battery saver system is released and the steering changes automatically to the lock position from the OFF position.
- Opening any door
- Operating door lock using door request switch
- Operating door lock using Intelligent Key
Press push-button ignition switch and ignition switch changes to the ACC position from the OFF position.
M/T models
If any of the above conditions are met, the battery saver system is released but the steering is not lock.
In this case, the steering operation OFF to LOCK is prohibited.

STEERING LOCK OPERATION
Steering is locked by steering lock unit when ignition switch is in the OFF position, selector lever is in the P position, and any of the following conditions are met.
- Opening door
- Closing door
- Door is locked using door request switch
- Door is locked using Intelligent Key

POWER SUPPLY POSITION CHANGE TABLE BY PUSH-BUTTON IGNITION SWITCH OPERATION
The power supply position changing operation can be performed with the following operations.

NOTE:
- When an Intelligent Key is within the detection area of inside key antenna and when it is inserted to the key slot, it is equivalent to the operations below.
- When starting the engine, the BCM monitors under the engine start conditions, A/T models
- Brake pedal operating condition
- Selector lever position
- Vehicle speed
M/T models
- Clutch pedal operating condition
- Vehicle speed

Vehicle speed: less than 4 km/h (2.5 MPH)






Vehicle speed: 4 km/h (2.5 MPH) or more





Emergency stop operation
^ Press and hold the push-button ignition switch for 2 seconds or more.
^ Press the push-button ignition switch 3 times or more within 1.5 seconds.