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Electric windows, perform initialization (activation)

NOTE:
  • After disconnecting and connecting the vehicle battery the automatic opening and closing features for the electric windows do not function. Therefore, the electric window regulators must be initialized from now on before the new vehicle is delivered. Thereafter, the vehicle battery should not be disconnected again.
WARNING: After disconnecting and connecting the battery the excess force limitation function of the electric windows does not function. This can cause serious injuries if e.g. fingers are caught in the window!

Perform the following work procedure to initialize the electric window regulators: