Trunk / Liftgate: Description and Operation

Voltage is applied from the REAR COMPARTMENT RELEASE FUSE to the rear compartment lid release relay. With the valet switch on and the Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch in the PARK or NEUTRAL position, pressing the rear compartment lid release switch energizes the relay. The relay can also be actuated, regardless of the valet switch position and Park/Neutral Position (PNP) switch position, using the keyless entry transmitter. The Remote Function Actuator (RFA) module provides a ground path to energize the relay when the rear compartment lid release button on the key less entry transmitter is pressed. When energized, the relay applies voltage to the rear compartment lid release actuator, releasing the rear compartment lid.

The rear compartment lid release actuator is protected by a diode for surge protection and a positive temperature coefficient device for voltage protection.