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Windows: Description and Operation

System Description

OUTLINE
Power window system consists of
- BCM (Body Control Module)
- driver's door control unit (LCU1)
- passenger, rear LH, RH door control units
- four power window motors BCM is connected to driver's door control unit (LCU1) via DATA LINE A-3, and driver's control unit (LCU1) and other door control units supply power and ground to each power window motor. When ignition switch is in the "ON" position, power window will be operated depending on power window sub/main switch (which is combined with each door control unit) condition.

OPERATIVE CONDITION
- Power windows can be raised or lowered with each sub-switch or the power window main switch located on the driver's door trim when ignition key is in the "ON" position and power window lock switch on the driver door trim is unlocked.
- When power window lock switch is locked, no windows can be raised or lowered except for driver side window.
- When ignition key is in the "ON" position, to fully open/close the front windows, press down/pull completely on the automatic switch and release it; it needs not be held. The window will automatically open/close all the way. To stop the window, pull up/press down then release the switch.

DELAYED POWER OPERATION
When the ignition switch is turned to the "OFF" position, the power window will still operate for up to approximately 45 seconds unless the driver or passenger side door is opened. (Power window timer)

ANTI-PINCH SYSTEM
Driver's door control unit (LCU01)/passenger, rear LH, RH door control unit monitor the power window motor operation and the power window position (full closed or other) by the signals from encoder and limit switch in power window motor. When driver's door control unit (LCU01)/passenger, rear LH RH door control unit detect interruption during the following close operation in the each door, driver's door control unit (LCU01)/passenger, rear LH,RH door control unit control each power window motor for open and the power window will be lowered about 150 mm (5.91 in).
- automatic close operation when ignition switch is in the "ON" position
- automatic close operation during power window timer operation

POWER WINDOW CONTROL BY THE KEY CYLINDER SWITCH
When ignition key switch is OFF, front power window can be opened or closed by turning the front door key cylinder driver side UNLOCK/LOCK position more then 1.5 seconds over condition.
- Power window can be opened as the door key cylinder is kept fully turning to the UNLOCK position.
- Power window can be closed as the door key cylinder is kept fully turning to the LUCK position.

The power window opening stops when the following operations are carried out.
- While performing open/close the window, power window is stopped at the position as the door key cylinder is placed on NEUTRAL.
- When the ignition switch is turned ON while the power window opening is operated.