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Luggage Compartment Description and Operation general

The rear compartment will release when the rear compartment lid release switch is operated. The rear compartment lid release system contains the following components:

    • TRK/REL Relay
    • Instrument Panel Integration Module (IPM)
    • Rear Integration Module (RIM)
    • Rear Compartment Lid Release Actuator
    • Rear Compartment Lid Release Switch

When the rear compartment lid release switch is operated a switch input is provided to the IPM. The IPM will send a trunk release on message to the RIM. The rim will ground the TRK/REL relay and provide battery voltage to the rear compartment lid release actuator. The rear compartment will then release. When the rear compartment lid release actuator is operated it also grounds the trunk ajar input in the RIM.

Luggage Compartment Description and Operation ajar indicator

Trunk Ajar Indicator(s)

TRUNK AJAR (with Systems Monitor)

The IPC illuminates the TRUNK AJAR indicator in the systems monitor when the following occurs:

    • The rear integration module (RIM) detects that the trunk is open or ajar (signal circuit is low). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the RIM indicating that the trunk ajar switch is active. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.
    • The IPC performs the displays test at the start of each ignition cycle. The indicator illuminates for approximately 5 seconds.

TRUNK AJAR - 24 (with DIC)

The IPC illuminates the TRUNK AJAR - 24 indicator and illuminates the trunk symbol in the vehicle outline in the DIC when the rear integration module (RIM) detects that the trunk is open or ajar (signal circuit is low). The IPC receives a class 2 message from the RIM indicating that the trunk ajar switch is active. The IPC sends a class 2 message to the radio in order to activate an audible warning.