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Windows and Glass: Description and Operation: Overview




Glass, Frames and Mechanisms

Overview

The accessory delay relay, located in the BCM (Body Control Module), provides voltage for the operation of the power windows and the roof opening panel (if equipped). For additional information, REFER to Delayed Accessory Power.

Standard power window features include:

Base

- One-touch down (LH (Left Hand) front window only)

XLT, Limited

- One-touch up and one-touch down (LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) front windows only)

All Vehicles

The window control switch:

- can be used to manually raise or lower all windows from the LH (Left Hand) front window control switch or the individual side window from the corresponding individual door switch.

- can automatically lower the LH (Left Hand) front window (Base) when the LH (Left Hand) front window control switch is momentarily pressed to the second detent position and released.

- can automatically lower/raise the LH (Left Hand) and RH (Right Hand) front windows (XLT and Limited) when the corresponding front window control switch is momentarily pressed/pulled to the second detent position and released.

- has a passenger window lock-out feature.

Rear Window Defrost

The HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) module controls the rear window defrost relay (located in the BJB (Battery Junction Box)). The HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) module activates the rear window defrost relay when the rear window defrost switch (integral to the FCIM (Front Controls Interface Module)) is pressed. If equipped, the rear window defrost can also be activated/deactivated by using a touchscreen interface or voice commands. When the rear window defrost relay is active, the rear window defrost grid is energized.