If your vehicle has this feature, you can open and close the power sliding door(s) using the switches inside your vehicle. You can also operate the 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.

Power Sliding Door (PSD) Switches

Your vehicle will have one of the following switch(es) located on the overhead console switchbank.

If your vehicle has a single power sliding door (PSD), you have this switch.

If your vehicle has dual power sliding doors, you have these switches.

Your vehicle also has passenger power sliding door activation switch(es).

If you have a single PSD, this switch is located in front of the passenger side sliding door. If your vehicle has dual PSDs, the switches are located in front of both sliding doors.

Power Sliding Door Operation

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).

There are several ways to open and close the power sliding door(s).

If a power sliding door is locked, it cannot be unlocked and opened using the overhead console PSD switch(es) or the passenger PSD activation switch(es). The power sliding door must either be manually unlocked or unlocked using the power door unlock switch located on the driver's or front passenger's armrest, and then opened using the overhead or passenger PSD activation switch(es).

The remote keyless entry transmitter can also be used to open the power sliding door(s). If the vehicle is locked, press the power sliding door button(s) and all doors will unlock and the sliding door(s) will open. See Remote Keyless Entry (RKE) System Operation .

If the power sliding door has been manually locked, you must unlock the PSD before it can be opened.

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.

If the power sliding door(s) is open or in the process of closing when you shift out of PARK (P), a chime will sound. This is a warning that the sliding door(s) is not completely closed. Also, the Driver Information Center (DIC) will indicate if the door is open. See DIC Warnings and Messages . Stop the vehicle and close the door.

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.

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.

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.

Power Sliding Door Second Row Passenger Override (Deactivation)

To help avoid accidental operation of the sliding door(s) by using the passenger PSD activation switch, press the override (deactivation) part of the overhead console switch. The door can still be manually opened from the inside or outside with the override (deactivation) on.

To open a power sliding door(s) manually when the overhead console switch is in override (deactivation) position, pull the inside or outside door handle and slide the door all the way back.

To close the door(s) manually when the override switch(es) is in the override (deactivation) position, pull the inside or outside door handle and slide the door all the way forward to the latched position.

To stop the door(s) immediately while the door(s) is opening or closing, press the PSD override (deactivation) part of the switch.

Pressing the PSD button(s) on the remote keyless entry will open and close the door unless the door has been manually locked using the mechanical slider.

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

See Fuses and Circuit Breakers for more information.

If any of these conditions occur, the power sliding door may 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 to LOCK.
3. If the power sliding door overhead console switch is in the override (deactivation) position, return to the activation position.
4. Open the sliding door using the remote keyless entry transmitter, overhead console switch, or passenger switch. Allow the door to travel fully open.

If the door does not travel to the fully open position, press the overhead console switch to the override (deactivation) position and slide the door fully open and closed. Check for foreign objects in the tracks. Repeat the procedure starting with Step 1. If the door resists travel to the fully open position, see your retailer for service.