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Description & Operation

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Power window system consists of left and right front window switches, left and right rear window switches, rear window lock-out switch and 4 window regulators motors. Each window contains a built-in programmable module to program the following features:

Input from all doors is supplied to left front window switch. If left front door senses any door is open, all window switches are disabled.

A lock-out switch for rear windows is located in power accessory switch panel. Rear window switches are operational only if rear window lock-out switch is in UNLOCK position.

Power windows are enabled with ignition switch in OFF position, until any door is opened. Power windows become disabled after any door is opened. Power windows have an express up and express down feature activated by holding any window switch either up or down.