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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.

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Object Number: 1552840  Size: A3

The power window controls are located on each of the side doors.

The driver's door also has switches that control the passenger and rear windows. The power windows work when the ignition has been turned to ACCESSORY or ON or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) .

Press the switch to lower the window.

Pull up on the front edge of the switch to raise the window.

Express-Down Windows

Windows that have the express-down feature allow the windows to be lowered without holding the switch. Press the window switch fully and release it to activate the express-down feature. The express mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch.

Express-Up Window

Windows that have the express-up feature allow the windows to be raised all the way without holding the switch up. Pull the switch up fully and release it to activate the express-up feature. The express-up mode can be canceled at any time by briefly pressing, or pulling the switch.

Programming the Power Windows

If the battery on your vehicle has been recharged, disconnected, or replaced, windows with the express-up feature need to be reprogrammed for this feature to work. To program the window:

  1. With the ignition in the ACCESSORY or ON positions, or when Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active, close all doors. See Retained Accessory Power (RAP) .
  2. Press and continue to hold the window switch until the window is fully open.
  3. Pull up and hold the window switch to close the window. Continue to hold it briefly after the window is fully closed.
  4. Repeat for each window that has the express up feature.

Anti-Pinch Feature

The anti-pinch feature is on windows with the express-up feature. If an object is in the way of the window as it is express-closing, or in certain weather conditions like severe icing, the window will stop and open to a factory preset position. The window functions normally once the obstruction is removed.

Window Lockout

(Window Lockout): The window lockout switch is located with the power window switches on the driver's door armrest. This feature prevents the rear passenger windows from operating, except from the driver's position. Press the switch to turn the lockout feature on or off. An indicator light will come on to show the lockout feature is on.