Normal Operation and Fault Conditions

The PFSM supplies voltage and ground to the seat latch release motor to electronically release the seat latch from the latched position (seat folded and latched to the floor) when the third row seat control switch sends a signal to the PFSM to move the seat to the STOW position. The PFSM monitors the latch switch to determine if the position of the latch is closed or released. If the seat latch does not release, the latch must be mechanically released to move the seat from the latched home position. If a fault is detected during a seat operation, the seat may enter a faulted state. When the seat is in a faulted state, the seat backrest and cushion fold together to prevent the seat from being occupied.