Convenience Feature, Over-Riding

1996 Volkswagen GTI (1H1) V6-2.8L (AAA)SECTION Convenience Feature, Over-Riding
Requirement
- Automatic opening and closing feature functional (programmed)
- Front door windows only apply.

Ignition Switched On:
- Close door window with window switch (automatic closing).
If the window in the driver's or front passenger's door stopped because it is tight or due to interference during the closing sequence (force limitation) the window will open immediately.
- Operate window switch second time and hold.
Now the window closes as far as the obstruction and stops.

To close the window:
- Press and hold respective window switch third time. The window closes past the obstruction without the excess force limitation until:
- Window switch is released, or
- Window fully closed is recognized (blocking recognition)

The switch must be operated within 5 seconds of the window stopping, and without interruption by other functions (lowering, raising automatically).

Ignition Switched Off:
If the window in the driver's or front passenger's door stopped because it is tight or due to interference during the closing sequence (force limitation) the window will open immediately. Operations using the interior window switch are now blocked.

If, after opening the window, the ignition is switched on within 1 minute and the switch is operated to close the windows within 5 seconds, then the procedure is the same as when closing the windows a second time with the ignition switched on (above).

RENDER: 1.0x

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