Description & Operation

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Power window system consists of left and right front and rear window switches, rear window lock-out switch and 4 window regulator/motor assemblies. Driver and front passenger window motors are protected by fuse No. 1 (30-amp) and rear windows are protected by fuse No. 7 (30-amp). Each window contains a built-in logic module to perform the following features:

End stops.
Invoke pinch guard feature when necessary.
Stop power window operation when any door is open.

Input from all doors is supplied to driver's master window switch. If master window switch senses any door is open, all window switches are disabled.

A lock-out switch for rear windows is located in driver's master power window switch panel. Rear window switches are operational only if rear window lock-out switch is in UNLOCK position.

Power windows will operate with ignition switch in OFF position. As a battery saver feature, power windows will not work if any door is opened. Power windows have an express up and down feature activated by holding any window switch either up or down.