Vehicle Specifications

Opening and Closing the Window, Automatic Up/Down Window

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Opening and Closing the Window

The driver's door has a master window switch that controls all the windows in the vehicle.

To open or close the window, press or pull up the front of the corresponding window switch to the first detent (5).

Automatic Up/Down Window (Driver's and Passenger's Window)

Briefly press or pull up the power window switch to the second detent position (6) to fully lower or raise the window even after the switch is released. To stop the window at a desired position during operation, pull up or press down and release the switch.

If the power window does not operate normally, the automatic power window system must be reset as follows:

1. Turn the ignition key to the ON position.

2. Close the driver's and passenger's windows, and continue to hold the window switch up for at least 1 second after the window is fully closed.

Automatic Reverse (for Automatic Up/Down Windows)

If upward movement of the window is blocked by an object or part of the body, the window will detect the resistance and stop moving up. The window will then lower approximately 30 cm (11.8 in.) so the object can be removed.

The distance may vary depending on the size or position of the window. If the window detects resistance while the power window switch is continuously held up, the window will stop moving up and then lower approximately 2.5 cm (1 in.).

If the power window switch is continuously pulled up again within 5 seconds after the window has been lowered by the automatic reverse function, the automatic reverse function will not operate.

The driver's window automatic reverse function is active only when the window is fully closed. The "one-touch auto-up" function is used when the switch is pushed fully up. The automatic reverse function will not work if the window is only partially closed using the power window switch.

WARNING

Always check for obstructions before raising any window to avoid injury or damage to the vehicle. If an object less than 4 mm (0.16 inch) in diameter is caught between the window glass and the upper window frame, the auto-reverse function may not detect resistance and will not stop or reverse direction.

WARNING

The automatic reverse function is not active when resetting the power window system. Before closing the window, make sure body parts or other objects are clear of the window to avoid injury or vehicle damage.

WARNING

Do not install any accessories in the vehicle that protrude into the open window area. Such objects may interfere with the automatic reverse function.

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