System Operation

Seating - Power Release

System Operation

Seating - Power Release

Each second row power fold seat motor receives battery voltage at all times. The power fold seat motors contain internal switching that operate the motor until it moves to the reset position and turns off. The battery saver relay voltage output circuit from the BCM (Body Control Module) provides the control signal voltage to each seat control switch. For additional information about the battery saver feature, REFER to Battery Saver . The seat control switches are momentary contact switches. When pressed and held for at least one second, switched voltage is applied to the power fold seat motor control circuits to initiate a pull and release cycle.
When the seat control switch is activated, the second row power fold seat motor retracts a cable (connected to the same seat latch mechanism as the manual release pull strap) to release the backrest recliner latches and allows the backrest assist spring to fold the backrest forward onto the seat cushion. The power fold seat motor continues to retract to release the seat-to-floor latches and allows the assist spring and strut dampener to lift and tumble the seat forward to the E-Z entry position for third row seat access. Immediately after the seat is fully released, the power fold seat motor returns the release cable and latches to a relaxed state, ready for manual latching. To return to a seating position, the seat must be manually latched to the floor and the backrest must be manually latched upright.