Abstract
SBD' s latest security report evaluates the smart key system used by the
Renault Laguna.
Renault is currently the only manufacturer to offer “Walk Away
Locking” (WAL) in Europe. The system is offered as standard equipment on
the top six grades of the Laguna model and is called “Hands-Free”
by Renault.
Renault' s first generation smart key system was released in 2001 and was only
available in LHD European markets. This second generation is available in both
RHD & LHD Europe from 2005 onwards.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
- 1.1 Conclusion
- 1.2 Summary of performance
- 1.3 Smart Entry
- 1.4 Smart Start
- 1.5 Thatcham smart entry / smart start criteria issue 3
2. Introduction
3. Performance evaluation summary
- 3.1 Smart entry performance
- 3.2 Smart start performance
- 3.3 Summary of UK insurance prediction
4. Locking system operation
- 4.1 Overview
- 4.2 Smart Entry mode
- 4.3 Keyless entry mode
- 4.4 Mechanical key mode
- 4.5 Internal central locking switch
- 4.6 (Mechanical) Back-up door locking
- 4.7 Mis-lock condition
- 4.8 Speed locking
- 4.9 Observations and anomalies for the lock and unlock operation
- 4.9.1. Fuel flap locking from Hands-free locking
- 4.9.2. Exiting Hands-Free mode
- 4.9.3. Inhibiting double lock
- 4.9.4. Exiting the car through the passenger door with ignition ON
5. Smart start operation
- 5.1 Overview
- 5.2 Accessory mode
- 5.3 Ignition mode
- 5.4 Smart start procedure
- 5.5 Smart engine OFF procedure
- 5.6 Electrical Steering Column Lock (ESCL)
- 5.7 Emergency start
- 5.8 Observations and anomalies for Smart start/stop operation
- 5.8.1. Leaving a remote control in the card key reader
- 5.8.2. Leaving a remote control in the vehicle
- 5.8.3. Stalling the engine with the Hands-Free system
- 5.8.4. Dis-engagement of steering lock for towing
6. Performance against Thatcham criteria
- 6.1 External smart entry operating range (requirement)
- 6.2 Immobiliser un-setting (requirement)
- 6.3 Immobiliser un-setting test results
- 6.4 Drive away without remote control
7. Smart key system functionality
Table of figures
- Figure 1. Summary of performance
- Figure 2. Test Vehicle
- Figure 3. Performance prediction against new Thatcham criteria
- Figure 4. Location of smart entry system components
- Figure 5. Hands-Free unlocking
- Figure 6. Entry and exit detection zones
- Figure 7. Hands-Free locking
- Figure 8. Tailgate release lever
- Figure 9. Tailgate window release
- Figure 10. Remote control
- Figure 11. Global closing
- Figure 12. Removing the mechanical key
- Figure 13. Removing the key cylinder cover
- Figure 14. Mechanical locking and unlocking
- Figure 15. Internal central locking switch and LED
- Figure 16. Locking doors manually
- Figure 17. Fuel flap locking
- Figure 18. Location of smart start system components
- Figure 19. Instrument cluster in Ignition mode
- Figure 20. Start/stop button
- Figure 21. Reminder alerts to press a pedal
- Figure 22. Engine running confirmation
- Figure 23. “Card not detected” message
- Figure 24. Emergency start
- Figure 25. Messages when the engine is stalled
- Figure 26. Thatcham maximum allowed exterior range
- Figure 27. External smart entry operating range result
- Figure 28. Thatcham guideline on exterior leakage
- Figure 29. Rear glass to bumper dimension
- Figure 30. Exterior leakage - side door measurement (mm)
- Figure 31. Exterior leakage - Tailgate measurement
- Figure 32. Interior smart operating range
- Figure 33. Explanation of flowchart colour scheme
- Figure 34. Lock ∼ Hands-Free entry
- Figure 35. Lock ∼ keyless entry
- Figure 36. Lock ∼ mechanical key
- Figure 37. Unlock (from locked) ∼ smart entry
- Figure 38. Unlock (from locked) ∼ keyless entry
- Figure 39. Unlock (from locked) ∼ mechanical key
- Figure 40. Unlock (from double-locked) ∼ smart entry using door handle
- Figure 41. Unlock (from double-locked) ∼ smart entry using tailgate
button
- Figure 42. Unlock (from double-locked) ∼ keyless entry
- Figure 43. Unlock (from double-locked) ∼ mechanical key
- Figure 44. “Hands-Free” engine starting operation
- Figure 45. Emergency start engine operation
- Figure 46. Engine stopping and steering lock engagement