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Fail-Safe Chart

  1. POWER WINDOW OPERATION IN FAIL-SAFE MODE 

    HINT:

    If the pulse sensor built into the power window regulator motor (on the driver side) malfunctions, the power window control system enters fail-safe mode.

    FAIL-SAFE CHART

    Fail Mode Fail Detection Condition
    Pulse direction error With the door glass going up or down, the pulse that indicates door glass operation in the opposite direction is detected for 4 seconds.
    Pulse stop error With the door glass going up or down, no pulse is detected for 3.5 to 4.5 seconds.
    1. The power window control system prohibits the following power window operation when the pulse sensor for the jam protection function has problems and the window position or the learned value is abnormal.

      Power Window Control System 

      POWER WINDOW OPERATION CHART

      Power Window Operation Engine Switch on (IG) Key-off (Within approx. 45 seconds after engine switch turned off) Key-off (After approx. 45 seconds elapsed after engine switch turned off)
      Manual UP Operation prohibited Operation prohibited Operation prohibited
      Manual DOWN Operative (Jam protection not operative) Operation prohibited Operation prohibited
      AUTO UP (hold switch at AUTO UP position) Operative (in MANUAL mode) (Jam protection not operative) Operation prohibited Operation prohibited
      AUTO UP Operation prohibited Operation prohibited Operation prohibited
      AUTO DOWN Operation prohibited Operation prohibited Operation prohibited

      HINT:

      When the pulse sensor is normal, the AUTO UP/DOWN function can be resumed by deactivating fail-safe mode. To deactivate fail-safe mode, pull up the driver door power window switch to the AUTO UP position and hold it for at least 1 second to fully close the window from the fully open position.

    2. If the LIN communication system malfunctions (communication blackout), the power window control system prohibits the following operations.
      1. Power window regulator motor (for driver side)
        POWER WINDOW OPERATION CHART

        Power Window Operation Engine Switch on (IG)
        MANUAL UP Operative (Jam protection operative)
        MANUAL DOWN Operative (Jam protection not operative)
      2. Power window regulator motor (for front passenger side, rear RH side and rear LH side)
        POWER WINDOW OPERATION CHART

        Power Window Operation Engine Switch on (IG)
        MANUAL UP Operative (Jam protection operative)
        MANUAL DOWN Operative (Jam protection not operative)
        AUTO UP (hold switch at AUTO UP position) Operative (Jam protection not operative)
        AUTO UP Operative (Jam protection operative)
        AUTO DOWN Operative (Jam protection not operative)