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If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close the sliding door(s) using the switches inside of your vehicle. You can also operate the power sliding door(s) with your remote keyless entry transmitter. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System .

Caution: Leaving your children or pets unattended in your vehicle can be dangerous. They could operate the power sliding door. A child or others could be injured. Do not leave children or pets unattended in your vehicle.

To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s), press the part of the power sliding door override switch(es) with the don't symbol.

To open or close the sliding door(s), press and release one of the following power door switches.

Power Sliding Door


Object Number: 809516  Size: A3

Power Sliding Door Override


Object Number: 808189  Size: A3

If you have the one power sliding door, these switches are located in the overhead console switchbank.


Object Number: 808190  Size: A3

If you have the dual sliding doors, your vehicle has these switches. The left switch is for the driver's side power sliding door and the right switch is for the passenger's side sliding door. The power sliding door and the power sliding door override is one switch.

Press the part of the switch(es) with the "don't" symbol to turn the power to the sliding door(s) off. When the power sliding door(s) is off, you will not be able to open the door(s) by using the power sliding door switch(es) located on the overhead console switchbank, the switch in front of the driver's or the passenger's side sliding door, or the remote keyless entry transmitter.

Notice: If you leave the power sliding door on when you go through an automatic car wash, the door may accidentally open. Be sure the power sliding door is turned off when going through a car wash.


Object Number: 808185  Size: A2

This switch is in front of the driver's or the passenger's side sliding door.

The power sliding door override switch(es) will also stop the door(s) immediately, while the door(s) is opening or closing, when the override switch(es) is turned on.

The power sliding door(s) will only open if the transaxle is in PARK (P). The transaxle does not have to be in PARK (P) to close the door(s).

If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK (P), a buzzer will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door(s) is not completely closed.

If the power to the sliding door(s) is turned off, the buzzer will not sound indicating the door(s) is not completely closed.

Caution: If you shift the transaxle out of PARK (P) and accelerate before the power sliding door latches closed, the door may reverse to the open position. A child or others could fall out of the vehicle and be injured. Always make sure the power sliding door is closed and latched before you drive away.


Object Number: 808147  Size: B3

If an object obstructs the power sliding door(s) while it is closing, the door will automatically reverse to the open position, provided it meets sufficient resistance. Resistance must be as strong as the force of the closing door, or stronger. The force of the closing door increases significantly as the door approaches the latched position.

The driver's side sliding door is designed to open only a little if the fuel door is open. If this ever happens, do not try to force the sliding door. When the fuel filler door is closed, the driver's side sliding door can be opened normally.

Caution: You or others could be injured if caught in the path of the sliding door. Make sure the door path is clear before opening or closing the door.

If you want to open the power sliding door(s) when the override switch(es) is turned off, pull the inside or outside handle and let go. The door will open fully.

To open the power sliding door(s) when the power sliding door override switch(es) is on, pull the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the way back.


Object Number: 808455  Size: B4

Caution: If your vehicle is facing downward on a steep grade (15 percent or more), the door may not stay open and could slam shut, possibly injuring someone. To make sure the door does not slam shut, turn on the power sliding door feature. Then if the door closes, it will close under the control of the power door system.

If you want to close the power sliding door(s) when the override switch(es) is turned off, pull the inside or outside handle or the edge of the door. Move the door about 4 inches (10 cm) toward the closed position and release it. The door will close completely and latch for you.

To close the power sliding door(s) when the override switch(es) is turned on, pull the inside or outside handle and slide the door all the way forward to the latched position.

Resetting the Power Sliding Door

The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of the following conditions:

    • A low voltage or dead battery
    • A disconnected battery
    • If the instrument panel PWR/HEATED SEAT PSD fuse or the underhood fuse 8, 27, or 29 are removed or blown.

See Fuses and Circuit Breakers for more information about your fuse panel.

If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door will need to be reset. If your vehicle has the dual power sliding doors, both doors will have to be reset. To reset a door, do the following:

  1. Check to be sure the power sliding door is unlocked and securely closed.
  2. Turn the ignition key to OFF.
  3. If the power sliding door override is on, press the textured end of the power sliding door override switch to turn it off.
  4. Remove fuse 29 from the underhood fuse block. Leave it out for 30 seconds.
  5. Reinstall the fuse and wait 10 seconds.
  6. Turn the power sliding door override on by pressing the end of the switch with the override symbol on it.
  7. Press the power sliding door switch(es) to open the power sliding door.
  8. Open the door all of the way.
  9. Wait five seconds and close the door by pressing the power sliding door switch(es).
  10. Wait five seconds and repeat Steps 7 through 9.

If the door does not rest in the fully open position after repeating Step 7, repeat Steps 7 through 9 again. If the door still does not operate correctly, see your dealer for service.