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For 1990-2009 cars only

Caution: Leaving children in a vehicle with the keys is dangerous for many reasons, children or others could be badly injured or even killed. They could operate the power windows or other controls or even make the vehicle move. The windows will function and they could be seriously injured or killed if caught in the path of a closing window. Do not leave keys in a vehicle with children.

When there are children in the rear seat use the window lockout button to prevent unintentional operation of the windows.


Object Number: 1410493  Size: B2

The power window switches are located on the armrest near each window. Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level. Lift up the front of the switch to the first position to close the window.

Your vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows you to use the power windows once the engine has been turned off. For more information, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) .

Express-Down/Up Window

Any window can be lowered or raised all the way without holding the switch.

Press the front of the window switch to the second position and release to activate the express-down feature. To stop the window, briefly pull up the switch.

Lift the front of the switch briefly to activate the express-up feature. To stop the window, briefly press the switch.

Programming the Power Windows

If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or is not working, each window must be reprogrammed for the express-up feature to work.

To program each window:

  1. With the ignition on or in ACC/ACCESSORY, or while RAP is active, close all doors.
  2. Press and hold the power window switch until the window has fully opened.
  3. Continue holding the switch for approximately two seconds.
  4. Pull up the power window switch until the window is fully closed.

Repeat the process for all windows.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature

If any object is in the path of the window when the express-up is active, the window will stop at the obstruction and auto-reverse to a preset factory position. Weather conditions such as severe icing may also cause the window to auto-reverse. The window will return to normal operation once the obstruction or condition is removed.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override

Caution: If express override is activated, the window will not reverse automatically. You or others could be injured and the window could be damaged. Before you use express override, make sure that all people and obstructions are clear of the window path.

In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way up in the express position. The window will rise for as long as the switch is held. Once the switch is released, the express mode is re-activated.

In this mode, the window can still close on an object in its path. Use care when using the override mode.

Window Lockout

(Window Lockout): Press to disable the rear window controls. The light on the button illuminates, indicating that the feature is in use. The rear windows can still be raised or lowered using the driver's window switches. To restore power to the rear windows, press the button again.

The front passenger window can be programmed to be disabled using the window lockout button. See Vehicle Personalization .

Secure Car Feature

The windows can be closed by pressing the lock button on the keyless access transmitter. See Keyless Access System Operation for more information. If any window is unable to close completely, it reverses and the horn chirps. See "Anti-Pinch Feature" previously. The engine must be off to operate this feature.