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Lowering the Midgate®
The Midgate®window must be completely lowered
for the Midgate®to be lowered. See “Midgate®
Window” underPower Windows on page 112.
Both the Midgate
®and the Midgate®window
can be lowered while the ignition is in either
RUN or ACCESSORY, or while in Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) mode. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 121for
more information.To lower the Midgate
®, do the following:
1. Fold the rear seats forward. See60/40 Split
Bench Seat on page 15. The front seats may
have to be moved forward slightly.
2.
K(Midgate®Window):Press the bottom
part of this switch to lower the Midgate®
window. SeeInstrument Panel Overview on
page 174for the location of this switch.
The window can also be operated using the
global express-down button. See “Global
Glass Feature” underPower Windows
on page 112.
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3. Press either one of the two power Midgate®
latch release buttons. The Midgate®will move
slightly forward from its closed position.
The latch release buttons operate while the
ignition is in RUN, ACCESSORY, in RAP
mode, or up to ten minutes after removing
the key. If necessary, press the global
express-down button to reactivate the release
buttons for an additional ten minutes.4. Pull the Midgate
®inward and down to its fully
lowered position.
5. Flip the auxiliary panel on the top of the
Midgate
®into position to bridge the gap
created by the hinges in the Midgate®.
There are two nger holds on the panel.
Raising the Midgate®
To raise the Midgate®, do the following:
1. Fold the auxiliary panel back into the exterior
of the Midgate
®. The panel should snap loudly
back into position which means it is secure.
2. Reverse the steps for lowering the Midgate
®
listed previously. The Midgate®must be fully
latched on both sides before the window
can be raised.
3. Press the top part of the Midgate
®window
switch to express-up the window. To stop
the window, press the switch a second time.
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Windows
{CAUTION:
Leaving children, helpless adults, or pets
in a vehicle with the windows closed is
dangerous. They can be overcome by the
extreme heat and suffer permanent
injuries or even death from heat stroke.
Never leave a child, a helpless adult, or a
pet alone in a vehicle, especially with the
windows closed in warm or hot weather.
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Power Windows
A power window switch is located on the armrest of
each side door. The switches operate while the
ignition is in RUN or ACCESSORY or while
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active. See
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) on page 121.
The driver’s door also has a switch for each of the
passenger’s windows.
Press the front of the switch to the rst position to
lower the window to the desired level. Pull up
the front of the switch to raise the window.
Express-Down Windows
The driver’s and front passenger’s window
switches have an express-down feature which
allows the window to be lowered fully without
continuously pressing the switch. Press the front
of the window switch down all the way and
release. Express-down can be interrupted at any
time by pulling up the front of the switch.
Window Lockout
This feature prevents passengers from operating
their windows.
o(Window Lockout):This button is located
near the power window switches on the driver’s
door. A light in the lockout button will come
on to show that lockout has been activated. Press
the button again to return to normal operation.
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Global Window Feature
The global window up
and express-down
buttons are located on
the driver’s door.
This feature allows all side windows and midgate
window, if equipped, to be opened or closed
at the same time.
q(Window Express-Down):Press the
express-down button to lower all side windows
and midgate window, if equipped, without stopping.
Express-down will operate while the ignition is in
RUN or ACCESSORY, or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 121.If the key is out of the ignition, express-down will
only activate while the driver’s door is open
and the content theft-deterrent system is disabled.
To stop the express-down, press the up button.
Pressing the global express-down button also
activates the power midgate latch release buttons,
if equipped. See “Lowering the Midgate” under
Midgate
®(SUT) on page 105.
n(Window Up):Press the up button to raise all
windows. The midgate window, if equipped,
will express-up while the side windows will go up
a small amount at a time. Press and hold the
up button to raise the four side windows all the
way. The up button operates while the ignition is in
RUN or ACCESSORY, or while RAP is active.
Midgate Window
If your vehicle has a midgate, the switch to
operate the window is located on the instrument
panel to the left of the steering wheel. See
Instrument Panel Overview on page 174.
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K(Midgate Window):Press the bottom of the
switch to express-down the window. Press the top
of the switch to express-up the window. Press
the top or bottom of the switch a second time to
stop the window.
The window switch will operate while the ignition
is in RUN or ACCESSORY, or while Retained
Accessory Power (RAP) is active. SeeRetained
Accessory Power (RAP) on page 121.
The window can also be operated using the global
window buttons. See “Global Window Feature”
previously.
{CAUTION:
If express override is activated, the
midgate window will not reverse
automatically. You or others could be
injured and the window could be damaged.
Before you use express override, make
sure that all people and obstructions are
clear of the midgate window path.
Midgate Window Express Override Mode
If an obstruction or weather condition such as
severe icing stops the window as it is moving
upward, the window will automatically reverse to a
partially open position. The window will return
to normal operation once the obstruction or
condition is removed.
The window auto-reversal function can be
overridden in the express override mode. To
override, the window must be operated manually
by pressing and holding the midgate window
switch or the global window button. This must be
done within two seconds after the midgate
window has stopped at a partially open position.
The express override mode only works
immediately following a window auto-reversal.
Window express functions will not work while in
this mode.
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Midgate Window Error/Jog Mode
If the midgate window has sensed conditions which
may lead to damage or malfunction of the window
system, the window will automatically go into
Error/Jog mode. In this mode, window express
functions will not work. The window can only be
operated manually by pressing the midgate window
switch or the global window button. The window will
move slightly and stop. Press and hold the window
switch or global window button to continue to close
the window a small amount at a time.
To Exit Error/Jog Mode
1. Ensure normal midgate window operating
conditions have begun.
2. Press and hold the midgate window down
switch approximately one second to start
window express-down.
3. Release the window down switch and allow
the window to fully open.
Do not use any window switches once window
movement has started.
4. Press the midgate window up switch and
visually con rm that the express-up has
been completed.
Sun Visors
Swing the sun visor down to block glare. Swing
the sun visor to the side to cover the side window.
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirrors
Swing the sun visor down and lift the mirror cover
to turn the lamps on.
Theft-Deterrent Systems
Vehicle theft is big business, especially in some
cities. Although your vehicle has a number of
theft-deterrent features, we know that nothing we
put on it can make it impossible to steal.
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Here is how to avoid setting off the alarm
by accident:
If you do not want to activate the
theft-deterrent system, the vehicle should be
locked with the door keyafterthe doors
are closed.
Always unlock a door with a key, or use the
remote keyless entry transmitter. Unlocking
a door any other way will set off the alarm.
If you set off the alarm by accident, unlock any
door with the key. You can also turn off the alarm
by pressing unlock on the remote keyless entry
transmitter. The alarm will not stop if you try
to unlock a door any other way.
Testing the Alarm
The alarm can be tested by following these steps:
1. From inside the vehicle, lower the driver’s
window and open the driver’s door.
2. Activate the system by locking the doors with
the power door lock switch while the door is
open, or with the remote keyless entry
transmitter.
3. Get out of the vehicle, close the door and wait
for the security light to go out.
4. Then reach in through the window, unlock the
door with the manual door lock and open the
door. This should set off the alarm.
While the alarm is set, the power door unlock
switch is not operational.
If the alarm does not sound when it should but the
headlamps ash, check to see if the horn works.
The horn fuse may be blown. To replace the fuse,
seeInstrument Panel Fuse Block on page 504
andUnderhood Fuse Block on page 507.
If the alarm does not sound or the headlamps do
not ash, the vehicle should be serviced by
your dealer.
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