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Window Control Switches

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The windows can be operated from the LH front window control switch or from the window control switch located on each door trim panel. The LH front window control switch has 2 modes of operation for the LH front window, manual and auto. All other windows operate in the manual mode only.

Manual mode will move the window downward until the switch is released. The LH front window will operate in the manual mode when the LH front window control switch is pressed to the first detente position.

Auto mode provides the one-touch down (OTD) feature for the LH front power window. The OTD function allows the LH front window to be completely lowered when the LH front window control switch is pressed to the second detente position and then released. The OTD is controlled internally by the LH front window control switch.

The power window system will only operate if: