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Operation Check

  1. CHECK WINDOW LOCK SWITCH 

    HINT: 

    Before performing the window lock switch operation check, make sure that the window lock switch is off (the switch is not pushed in).

    Fig 1: Identifying Window Lock Switch
    GTY263497Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. When the window lock switch of the multiplex network master switch assembly is pushed in, the LED on the switch will illuminate. Check that the power window switch operation indicators for all of switches other than those on the multiplex network master switch are off and that the front passenger and rear windows are disabled.

      OK

      Front passenger and rear windows are disabled.

      HINT: 

      Even when the window lock switch of the multiplex network master switch assembly is pushed in, remote manual up and down and auto up and down functions can be operated.

    2. When the window lock switch is pushed in again, the LED on the switch will go off. Check that all of the power window switch operation indicators illuminate and that the front passenger and rear windows can be operated normally.

      OK

      Front passenger and rear windows operate normally.

  2. CHECK MANUAL UP / DOWN FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the driver door power window operates as follows:
      OK

      Condition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      Power switch on (IG) Driver side Pulled halfway up UP (Closes)
      Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens)
    2. Check that the front passenger side window and rear power windows operate as follows:
      OK

      Condition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      • Power switch on (IG)
      • Window lock switch off
      		 Front passenger side Pulled halfway up UP (Closes)
      Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens)
      Rear LH side Pulled halfway up UP (Closes)
      Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens)
      Rear RH side Pulled halfway up UP (Closes)
      Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens)
  3. CHECK AUTO UP / DOWN FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the driver door power window operates as follows:
      OK

      Condition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      Power switch on (IG) Driver side Pulled up (One touch operation) AUTO UP (Closes)
      Pushed down (One touch operation) AUTO DOWN (Opens)
    2. Check that the front passenger side window and rear power windows operate as follows:
      OK

      Condition Regulator Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      • Power switch on (IG)
      • Window lock switch off
      		 Front passenger side Pulled up (One touch operation) AUTO UP (Closes)
      Pushed down (One touch operation) AUTO DOWN (Opens)
      Rear LH side Pulled up (One touch operation) AUTO UP (Closes)
      Pushed down (One touch operation) AUTO DOWN (Opens)
      Rear RH side Pulled up (One touch operation) AUTO UP (Closes)
      Pushed down (One touch operation) AUTO DOWN (Opens)
  4. CHECK REMOTE MANUAL UP / DOWN FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the front passenger side window and rear power windows operate as follows:
      OK

      Condition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      Power switch on (IG) Front passenger side Pulled halfway up UP (Closes)
      Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens)
      Rear LH side Pulled halfway up UP (Closes)
      Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens)
      Rear RH side Pulled halfway up UP (Closes)
      Pushed halfway down DOWN (Opens)
  5. CHECK REMOTE AUTO UP / DOWN FUNCTION 
    1. Check that the front passenger side window and rear power windows operate as follows:
      OK

      Condition Master Switch Switch Operation Power Window
      Power switch on (IG) Front passenger side Pulled up (One touch operation) AUTO UP (Closes)
      Pushed down (One touch operation) AUTO DOWN (Opens)
      Rear LH side Pulled up (One touch operation) AUTO UP (Closes)
      Pushed down (One touch operation) AUTO DOWN (Opens)
      Rear RH side Pulled up (One touch operation) AUTO UP (Closes)
      Pushed down (One touch operation) AUTO DOWN (Opens)
  6. CHECK POWER WINDOW OPERATION FUNCTION AFTER POWER SWITCH IS TURNED OFF 
    1. Check that all the power windows can be operated with the multiplex network master switch assembly and power window regulator switch assemblies (for front passenger side, rear LH and RH sides) after the power switch is turned off.

      HINT: 

      If the window lock switch is on, the windows cannot be operated using the power window regulator switch assemblies (for front passenger, rear LH and RH sides). Therefore, turn the window lock switch off before checking the window operation.

    2. Check that the key-off operation function does not operate after the driver door or front passenger door is opened.

      HINT: 

      If the driver door or front passenger door is opened during automatic window operation while the key-off operation function is on, the window will stop operating.

    3. Check that all the power windows cannot be operated after more than approximately 45 seconds have elapsed since the power switch was turned off.
  7. CHECK KEY-LINKED FUNCTION USING DRIVER SIDE DOOR KEY CYLINDER 
    1. Check that all power windows operate as follows:
      OK

      Condition Door Key Cylinder Operation Power Window
      No key is inside vehicle, and all doors are closed Held (LOCK) for more than 1.5 seconds UP (Closes)
      No key is inside vehicle, and all doors are closed Returned to neutral position STOP
      No key is inside vehicle, and all doors are closed Held (UNLOCK) for more than 1.5 seconds DOWN (Opens)
      No key is inside vehicle, and all doors are closed Returned to neutral position STOP
  8. CHECK WIRELESS TRANSMITTER-LINKED FUNCTION 
    1. Check that all power windows operate as follows when operating the transmitter:
      OK

      Condition Transmitter Operation Power Window
      No key is inside vehicle, and all doors are closed and locked UNLOCK switch pressed for more than 3.0 seconds DOWN (Opens)
      No key is inside vehicle, and all doors are closed and locked UNLOCK switch released STOP
  9. CHECK JAM PROTECTION FUNCTION 
    1. Check the basic function.
      WARNING:

      Do not put your fingers between the door frame and door glass to check the jam protection function. Also, prevent any part of your body from being caught during inspection.

      HINT: 

      The jam protection function is operative during both the auto up and manual up operations while the engine is running or the power switch is on (IG), and also 45 seconds. have elapsed after the power switch is turned off.

      1. Fully open the window.
      2. Set a thick book wrapped with a piece of cloth near the window fully closed position.
        Fig 2: Checking Jam Protection Function Using Book Wrapped In Cloth
        GTY219379Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      3. Operate the auto up or manual up function to check that the power window goes down after the book is caught between the window and door frame, and stops when the opening reaches approximately 200 mm (7.87 in.).

        HINT: 

        The power window moves down approximately 125 mm (4.93 in.). However, when the opening does not reach 200 mm (7.87 in.), the power window continues to go down until the opening reaches 200 mm (7.87 in.) or until approximately 5 seconds elapse.

      4. While the power window is moving down, check that the door glass cannot be raised when the power window switch is used.
  10. CHECK POWER WINDOW SWITCH LED ILLUMINATION 
    1. Check the LED illumination (multiplex network master switch assembly).
      Fig 3: Identifying Led Illuminations On Power Window Switch (Multiplex Network Master Switch Assembly)
      GTY275891Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Check that the LEDs located on the multiplex network master switch assembly illuminate when the power switch is turned on (IG).
    2. Check the LED illumination (power window regulator switch assembly (for front passenger side)).
      Fig 4: Identifying LED Illumination For Front Passenger Side Power Window Switch
      GTY267812Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Check that the LED located on the power window regulator switch assembly (for front passenger side) illuminates when the power switch is turned on (IG).

        HINT: 

        If the window lock switch is on, the LED located on the power window regulator switch assembly (for front passenger side) does not illuminate. Therefore, turn the window lock switch off before checking the LED illumination.

    3. Check the LED illumination (power window regulator switch assembly (for rear LH and RH)).
      Fig 5: Identifying LED Illumination For Rear LH And RH Side Power Window Switch
      GTY261600Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      1. Check that the LED located on each power window regulator switch assembly (for rear LH and RH) illuminates when the power switch is turned on (IG).

        HINT: 

        If the window lock switch is on, the LEDs located on the power window regulator switch assemblies (for rear LH and RH) do not illuminate. Therefore, turn the window lock switch off before checking the LED illumination.

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