Anti-Pinch Function

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Infiniti QX56. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

During auto open or close operation, if an object is detected in the door's path, the back door operates in the reverse direction until fully closed or open to prevent pinching.
During auto close operation, if an object is detected by the pinch strips in the door's path, the back door operates in the open direction until it is fully open.
During auto cinch latch operation, if an object is detected by the pinch strips in the door's path, the back door operates depending on the back door close switch position. If the back door close switch is in the OFF position, the back door operates in the open direction until it is fully open. If the back door close switch is in the ON position, the back door will reverse only until the latch is fully released.
If the pinch strips are present but are not functioning properly (permanently sensing a pinch), the automatic back door system will operate in the open direction only.
If the pinch strips are not connected to the automatic back door system, it will not operate.