Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Description, Operation, And Checking Function
Symptom and function description:
The power windows are operated using the switches in the doors.
The control panel in the driver's door manages the electric window lifts on all doors and the central lock.
The control panel in the passenger door manages the functions in the passenger doors and the central locking.
Power windows work in ignition positions I and II. After driving and after the ignition key has been removed, the windows can still be opened or closed, as long as none of the front doors is open.
Using the control panel for the central locking at the door opening handle, all doors and the boot lid can be locked or unlocked at the same time.
Child lock can be activated in ignition positions I and II by pressing the button in the control panel.
When the LED in the button comes on, the rear power windows and rear doors are locked. A message also appears in the combined instrument panel when the child lock switch is activated.
When the child lock switch is activated, the rear doors cannot be opened from the inside and the power windows can only be operated from the control panel in the driver' s door.
Verification
Access to the vehicle is necessary for the following checks.
- Ignition on.
Check the function of the relevant control panel buttons.
Check that the control responds as expected.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.