or if manual operation of the door is desired or necessary when the
vehicle is stopped or parked on a steep downhill grade.
Refer to the
Manual operation of the sliding door
section in this
chapter for more information.
With the child safety lock engaged, the inside handle operation will
always be disabled regardless of the position of the Power Door Lockout
control. Refer to the
Sliding door child safety lock
section in this
chapter for more information. The trim mounted rear seat control and
the outside handle remain functional for power operation.
Safety/Obstructions
If anything obstructs the Power Sliding Door while it is power closing or
opening, the door will automatically reverse or stop depending on the
position of the door, provided it meets sufficient resistance.
Resetting the PSD
The power sliding door may operate incorrectly or not at all because of
the following conditions:
•
a low voltage or dead battery
•
the door is left opened for more than 6 hours
•
the battery is disconnected
•
the PSD Passenger compartment fuse panel fuse (fuse #11) is
removed or blown. Refer to
Fuses and relays
in the
Roadside
Emergencies
chapter.
If any of the above conditions has occurred, perform the following steps
to reset the PSD so that electronics can relearn the open and closed
positions:
1. Check to see if PSD is securely closed.
2. Make sure the gearshift is in (P) Park.
3. Push the PSD control on the overhead console to open the door.
4. Wait five (5) seconds and close the door by pressing the PSD control
on the overhead console.
5. Wait five (5) seconds and repeat Steps 3 and 4 then go on to Step 6.
6. Repeat Steps 3–5 for opposite door.
If the door still does not operate correctly:
7. Ensure the ignition is in the OFF position
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(win)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
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