Power Shade Operation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Any sliding glass panel opening operation first automatically opens the shade panel (to the halfway position). Before the shade panel may be closed, the sliding glass panel first automatically moves to the fully CLOSED position.

NOTE: With the sliding glass panel in the fully OPEN position, the shade is disabled to prevent wind damage.

The shade assembly uses an integrated motor and module to operate the shade. Pressing or pulling the shade control switch supplies a ground to the roof opening panel shade motor/module.

The sliding glass panel motor and shade motor communicate to each other through a dedicated circuit within the roof opening panel jumper harness. The sliding glass panel motor and shade motor do not communicate to the vehicle network.

To open the shade, press and release the shade control switch. When the shade is in the fully CLOSED position and the shade control switch is pressed, the shade automatically opens and stops at the front glass panel (halfway position). Pressing the shade control switch a second time allows the shade to open past the rear glass panel (full open position).

To close the shade, pull and release the shade control switch. When the shade is in the fully OPEN position and the shade control switch is pulled, the shade closes and stops at the rear glass panel. Pulling and releasing the shade control switch a second time allows the shade to move to the front glass panel (full CLOSED position).