EUROPEAN SECURITY: Vauxhall Zafira Smart Key evaluation

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 Emergency locking and unlocking methods
  • 4.4.1. Mechanical Key
  • 4.4.2. Fault in remote control or Open&Start® system
  • 4.4.3. Malfunction in central locking system
• 4.5 Internal central locking switch
• 4.6 Observations and anomalies
  • 4.6.1. Operating the capacitive lock sensor with water
  • 4.6.2. Switch isolation when a door is open
  • 4.6.3. Operating the smart locking / unlocking when the remote control is inside the vehicle

5. Smart start operation

• 5.1 Overview
• 5.2 Accessory mode
• 5.3 Smart start procedure
• 5.4 Smart engine off procedure
• 5.5 Emergency start

6. Performance against Thatcham criteria

• 6.1 External smart entry operating range (requirement)
• 6.2 Smart Start Immobiliser un-setting (requirement)
• 6.3 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 the new Thatcham criteria (issue 3)
• Figure 4. Location of smart entry system components
• Figure 5. Smart entry unlocking
• Figure 6. Smart entry locking
• Figure 7. Tailgate Button
• Figure 8. Remote control
• Figure 9. Removing the mechanical key
• Figure 10. Emergency locking operation
• Figure 11. Internal central locking switch and LED
• Figure 12. Water poured on capacitive lock sensors
• Figure 13. Remote control inside vehicle and close to window
• Figure 14. Smart lock / unlock interior bleed
• Figure 15. Location of smart start system components
• Figure 16. Start / Stop button
• Figure 17. Padlock symbol
• Figure 18. Emergency start location
• Figure 19. Remote control orientation
• Figure 20. Emergency start positions
• Figure 21. Transponder loop
• Figure 22. Thatcham maximum allowed exterior range
• Figure 23. External smart entry operating range result
• Figure 24. Thatcham guideline on exterior leakage
• Figure 25. Rear glass to bumper dimension
• Figure 26. Exterior leakage - side door measurement (mm)
• Figure 27. Exterior leakage - Tailgate measurement
• Figure 28. Interior smart operating range - luggage compartment floor
• Figure 29. Interior smart operating range - parcel shelf
• Figure 30. Explanation of flowchart colour scheme
• Figure 31. Lock ~ smart entry
• Figure 32. Lock ~ keyless entry
• Figure 33. Lock ~ mechanical key
• Figure 34. Unlock (from locked) ~ smart entry
• Figure 35. Unlock (from locked) ~ keyless entry
• Figure 36. Unlock (from locked) ~ mechanical key
• Figure 37. Unlock (from double-locked) ~ smart entry using door handle
• Figure 38. Unlock (from double-locked) ~ smart entry using tailgate button
• Figure 39. Unlock (from double-locked) ~ keyless entry
• Figure 40. Unlock (from double-locked) ~ mechanical key
• Figure 41. Engine starting operation
• Figure 42. Engine stopping and steering lock engagement