Power Window Regulator For Comfort System
With the introduction of the comfort system power windows, the window regulators are additionally equipped with automatic opening and closing features.
The switch for the front window automatic opening and closing functions is located in the driver's door controls. The switch for the driver's and front passenger's door is equipped with a two level function.
If the relevant switch is pushed or pulled onto the first detent the front windows open or close as long as the switch is being operated.
If the switch is briefly pressed or pulled onto the 2nd detent the front windows will open or close automatically.
There are also additional switches in the front passenger's door and the rear doors for the individual windows.
All power windows are equipped with an excess force limitation system. Closing the window will be automatically terminated when an object blocks the window as it closes.
The excess force limitation system is not operative when closing the window from the outside with an ignition key.
Function of window regulator with ignition switch on
Opening
Switch in driver's door
- Front windows:
- Press front section of switch down to 1st detent. The window will open as long as the switch is being operated.
- Press section of front switch briefly down to 2nd detent. The window will open automatically (automatic fully opening system).
- If the switch is operated again the window will stop immediately.
- Rear windows:
- Press front section of switch down. The window will open as long as the switch is being operated.
Switch in front passenger's door and rear doors
- Press lower surface of switch. The window will open as long as the switch is being operated.
Closing
Switch in driver's door
- Front windows:
- Pull front section of switch up to first detent. The window will close as long as the switch is being operated.
- Pull front section of switch briefly up to 2nd detent. The window will close automatically (automatic fully closing system).
- If the switch is operated again the window will stop immediately.
- Rear window:
- Pull front section of switch up. The window will close as long as the switch is being operated.
Switch in front passenger's door and rear doors
- Press upper surface of switch. The window will close as long as the switch is being operated.
Function of window regulator with ignition switched off
The window regulators can be operated for approx. 10 minutes after switching ignition off, as long as the driver's or front passenger's door have not been opened.
The automatic closing function is inoperative when closing the front windows.
If the driver's or front passenger's door window meets excessive resistance or an object during the closing sequence (excessive force limitation) the window will open again immediately.
In this case the window can only be closed again when the ignition is switched on.
The windows can be opened and closed from the exterior on vehicles with a central locking system. The key must be held in the lock or unlock position.
Setting automatic opening and closing
NOTE: The automatic opening and closing features for the driver's and front passenger's windows do not function after disconnecting and reconnecting the vehicle battery.
To reinstate this feature after reconnecting the vehicle battery proceed as follows:
- Lock vehicle from outside using driver's or front passenger's door lock.
When locking, ensure that all doors and windows are closed completely.
- Unlock vehicle and lock vehicle again at driver's or front passenger's door. Hold key for at least one second in the lock position.
The automatic opening and closing functions for the driver's and front passenger's window is reactivated.
A malfunction with the power windows will be signified by the switch illumination in the driver's, front passenger's and rear doors flashing.
All lights in the door trim will flash for approx. 15 seconds after switching on the ignition.