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44nElectric power windows
After the ignition has been switched off:
Despite this safety feature, be ex-
tremely careful that the closing
> You can continue to operate the
power windows as long as one of the
front doors has not been opened. To
open a window, press the rocker
switch past the resistance point.
path of the window is not obstructed
whenever it is closed. Otherwise, an
object might not touch the contact strip
in some situations (with very thin ob-
jects, for instance). You can override
this safety feature by pressing the
switch beyond the resistance point and
holding it.
Remove the ignition key when you
leave the vehicle and close the
doors so that children can no longer
operate the power windows, possibly
injuring themselves, for instance.<
Because the power windows are sealed
at high pressure to prevent wind noise
when closed, a powerful motor is re-
quired for efficient closing. When clos-
ing the windows, always ensure that
they are not obstructed in any way. Un-
supervised use of these systems can
result in serious personal injury. Re-
move the ignition key to deactivate the
electric power windows whenever you
leave the car. Never leave the keys in
the car with unsupervised children.
Never place anything that could ob-
struct the driver's vision on or next to
the windows.<
Opening and closing the windows
For the convenience operating mode
via the door lock or the remote control,
refer to page 34 or page 36.
In ignition key position 1 or 2:
> Depress the rocker switch until you
feel resistance:
The window continues moving for as
long as you maintain pressure on the
switch
Safety feature
A contact strip is integrated into each of
the upper window frame sections. If
pressure is exerted against this contact
strip while a window is being raised, the
system will respond by stopping the
window and then retracting it a small
distance.
> Press the rocker switch beyond the
resistance point:
The window moves automatically.
Press the switch a second time to
stop the window
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Electric power windows
Security glass*
45n
3 Do not apply any self-adhesive la-
bels, or labels with tape to the inner
surface
Break-resistant security glass
The glass installed on all side windows
and the rear window is designed to of-
fer resistance to breakage and vandal-
ism. Each break-resistant window con-
tains several layers of clear synthetic
plastic film sandwiched between the in-
ner and outer glass panes. In addition,
another film is applied to the inner sur-
face of the glass (facing the passenger
compartment). This film prevents the
glass, if shattered, from spreading into
the passenger compartment.
4 Do not apply window tint film to the
inner window surface
5 If frost or ice builds up on the inner
surface in cold, high-humidity cli-
mates, do not use a scraper or an
"ice-removing spray." Start the en-
gine and refer to the instructions on
defrosting the door windows.
Safety switch
Please note the following precautions
regarding this inner glass surface film:
You can use the safety switch (arrow) to
deactivate the rear window switches
(when children are riding in the rear
seats, for instance).
1 The film is not scratch-resistant.
Avoid contact with sharp objects
which may break through or cut the
film
Press the safety switch whenever
children are riding in the rear of
the vehicle. Careless use of the power
windows can lead to injury.<
2 Clean the glass with water. If ineffec-
tive, you may use regular household
window cleaner; wipe the cleaner off
immediately.
Do not use window cleaners contain-
ing solvents or abrasives, as these
may scratch the film
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