Power Window Safety Function: Notes

When the driver or passenger power window auto-up switch is operated, the power window safety function is activated.

1. Safety function enable conditions

   When the window is closing and restriction 100N (using the 10N/mm spring) has been detect causing the motor to slow down, the window is reversed.

2. Window reversing distance (except while holding the Auto-Up switch).
   • When jamming (resistance) is detected between 4 - 250mm from the top of the door.

     → the window is lowered to 300mm from the top of the door as shown in the illustration below.

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   • When jamming (resistance) is detected from more than 250mm from the top of the door.

     → the window is lowered to the lowest position plus an additional 50mm from the lowest position.

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3. Window reversing distance (while holding the Auto-Up switch)
   • When jamming (resistance) is detected while holding (actuating) the auto-up switch.

     → Window moves downward by 25mm from jamming position

   • Auto-up function is not available for 5 seconds after the above operation.

     → When pulling the auto-up switch, the manual-up function is activated (no safety function).

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4. The area with the safety function is not applied

   Safety function is not available within the 4mm range from the top of the window frame.