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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: 2052959  Size: A1

The power window switches are located on each door near the armrest.

Press the front of the switch to the first position to open the window to the desired level. Lift the front of the switch to the first position to close the window.

The vehicle has Retained Accessory Power (RAP) that allows power windows to be used once the ignition has been turned off. For more information, see Retained Accessory Power (RAP) .

Power Window Initialize

After a power reconnect such as battery replacement, the express-up and index-up features will not function until the system is initialized. Once power is restored, do the following:

  1. Close the door.
  2. Raise the window by lifting the front of the power window switch.
  3. Lift the switch for three seconds after the window is closed. Release the switch. Then lift the switch again for three seconds.

The express-up system must be initialized to operate the windows with the door open.

Express Window

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

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

Express-Up Window

This feature is on both power windows. Press the up arrow on the switch to the second position to activate the express-up feature. If you want to stop the window as it is raising, press the switch again.

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.

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.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Override

In an emergency, the anti-pinch feature can be overridden in a supervised mode. Hold the window switch all the way down 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 Indexing

This feature automatically lowers the window a small amount when the door is opened. Then, when the door is closed, the window will raise to its full up position.