(1) Liftgate release switch operates with a push-on
momentary action. The switch operates a relay to
provide power to the liftgate solenoid. Vehicle must be
in Park or Neutral and not moving for liftgate release
switch to operate.
(2) The rear window defogger operates with a
push-on and push-off momentary action. The switch
portion of the carrier consists of a timer circuit, relay
and a power management circuit. An amber indicator
on the button shows when the switch is ON. Once the
rear window defogger is ON, the system shall remain
on until one of the following occurs:
• The switch is actuated again by push-off action.
• Ten minutes 62 minutes has elapsed since the
switch has been actuated
• The liftgate release switch is actuated. Under this
condition, the rear window defogger relay contact is
temporary opened until the liftgate switch is released.
This power management circuit prevents the printed
circuit board of the accessory switch carrier from being
damage by too much current flow.
(3) Fog lamp switch operates with a push-on and
push-off momentary action. The switch portion of the
carrier has a relay and an electronic latching circuit
and the following:
• A green indicator on the button shows when the
switch in ON.
• Fog lamps can be turned on only when the head-
lamps are on low beams.
(4) Power to the rear passenger compartment is
controlled by the rear A/C header blower switch. The
switch operates by a horizontal sliding action. The
switch has four clearly defined detent positions:
Fig. 30 Accessory Switch Carrier
Fig. 28 Headlamp POD Switch Continuity Test
Fig. 29 Rear Wiper/Washer Control POD Switch
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