Method to disable trunk lockout protection for smart entry

A trunk lockout protection method for a smart entry system for a vehicle comprising:

• transmitting a first request signal to locate a first portable device;
• determining if the first portable device is located in the trunk;
• transmitting a second request signal to locate a second portable device;
• determining if the second portable device is located outside of the vehicle;
• and
• disabling or initiating a trunk lockout protection sequence, wherein disabling or initiating the trunk lockout protection sequence includes sending a command signal from a control unit to a trunk lockout protection feature to disable the trunk lockout protection sequence to thereby keep the trunk in a locked state if the second portable device is located outside of the vehicle, and wherein disabling or initiating the trunk lockout protection sequence includes sending a command signal from a control unit to the trunk lockout protection feature to initiate the trunk lockout protection sequence to unlock the trunk if the location of the second portable device is not located outside of the vehicle.

A trunk lockout protection method for a smart entry system for a comprising:

• transmitting a signal to locate a portable device;
• determining if the portable device is locked in the trunk;
• determining if a trunk lockout protection setting is activated;
• and
• disabling or initiating a trunk lockout protection sequence based on the setting of the trunk lockout protection setting of the portable device.

A trunk lockout protection method for a smart entry system for a vehicle comprising:

• confirming that a first portable device is located in the trunk;
• repeatedly transmitting a signal from a second portable device to a control unit while closing the trunk;
• confirming that the second portable device is located outside of the vehicle;
• and
• disabling a trunk lockout protection sequence.