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SoCalCamaro93 · 11-20-2012, 03:07 PM

I have searched the forum and can't seem to find an answer. Apologies if this has been and answered "problem"

The front two windows are only power down not power up. The only time they are power up is when the car is parked. The back windows are always power up and down. Is this a safety feature for the convertible?

SSTOKED · 11-20-2012, 03:29 PM

Interesting. I've had my windows (all four) power up on my 2011 convertible. However, just today I noticed while by back windows were down the fronts would not power up. Maybe it's just a touchy thing where you have to trigger the switch the right amount of time for it to work but that's my experience so far.

SoCalCamaro93 · 11-20-2012, 04:01 PM

Yeah, I don't know, I've only had the car for two weeks...would I be wasting my time if I took it in to the dealer?

'11 cyber grey vert · 11-20-2012, 04:24 PM

I noticed with my 2011, in order for the front windows to be one touch up, the back windows MUST be in the up position or the one touch up will not work for the fronts.

intensifi · 11-20-2012, 04:25 PM

per the owner's manual (2-14):

Express Window Operation

Coupe and Convertible Top

The window switches have an express-up and down feature that raises or lowers the window without holding the switch. Pull the switch up or press it down all the [way] fully and release it. Stop the window by operating the switch in the same direction.

Convertible Top Only

To express-up a front window, the same rear window must be closed.

To close all the windows, pull all the window switches up fully and release within four seconds. This will result in the windows closing automatically.

strych9 · 11-20-2012, 04:26 PM

The owner's manual is a glorious thing...

SoCalCamaro93 · 11-20-2012, 04:56 PM

Yeah I just went for a drive and realized it as well. It's a little annoying that they can't just be power up all the time. Thanks for the help!

tramtwo · 11-20-2012, 05:09 PM

Do they even make window handles for cars anymore?

SoCalCamaro93 · 11-20-2012, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tramtwo

Do they even make window handles for cars anymore?

Haha I doubt it

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-21-2012, 08:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalCamaro93

I have searched the forum and can't seem to find an answer. Apologies if this has been and answered "problem"

The front two windows are only power down not power up. The only time they are power up is when the car is parked. The back windows are always power up and down. Is this a safety feature for the convertible?

Express Window Operation

Coupe and Convertible Top
The window switches have an express-up and down feature that raises or lowers the window without holding the switch. Pull the switch up or press it down all the fully and release it. Stop the window by operating the switch in the same direction.

Convertible Top Only
To express-up a front window, the same side rear window must be closed. To close all the windows, pull all window switches up fully and release within four seconds. This will result in the windows closing automatically.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
When express-up is active, the window will auto-reverse if there is an obstruction or severe icing. The window returns to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed. If conditions prevent a window from closing and it continues to auto-reverse, the window can be closed by having the ignition in ON/RUN and holding the window switch
up until the window is closed.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

SoCalCamaro93 · 11-24-2012, 11:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chevrolet Customer Svc

Express Window Operation

Coupe and Convertible Top
The window switches have an express-up and down feature that raises or lowers the window without holding the switch. Pull the switch up or press it down all the fully and release it. Stop the window by operating the switch in the same direction.

Convertible Top Only
To express-up a front window, the same side rear window must be closed. To close all the windows, pull all window switches up fully and release within four seconds. This will result in the windows closing automatically.

Express Window Anti-Pinch Feature
When express-up is active, the window will auto-reverse if there is an obstruction or severe icing. The window returns to normal operation after the obstruction or condition is removed. If conditions prevent a window from closing and it continues to auto-reverse, the window can be closed by having the ignition in ON/RUN and holding the window switch
up until the window is closed.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

So what's the reason for this? Out of curiosity

Chevrolet Customer Svc · 11-26-2012, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoCalCamaro93

So what's the reason for this? Out of curiosity

This is a safety feature which inhibits anything from getting pinched in the window.

Brandon
Chevrolet Customer Service

modawg2k · 11-26-2012, 07:24 AM

I haven't really come to the site for quite a while now but the one day I do I learn something new! Didn't know I could auto roll up the windows!

vanlieremead · 11-26-2012, 09:41 PM

I tested it today - it works as Brandon says. In fact, if the back windows are down and you attempt to put the fronts up auto, they don't go. But if you auto or manual the backs up then as soon as they are up the fronts will start to go up automatically with no touching. I never knew.

11-20-2012, 03:07 PM	#1
SoCalCamaro93 Drives: 2016 2SS, 2011 RS (past) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Central Coast Posts: 909 View My Garage	Power windows I have searched the forum and can't seem to find an answer. Apologies if this has been and answered "problem" The front two windows are only power down not power up. The only time they are power up is when the car is parked. The back windows are always power up and down. Is this a safety feature for the convertible? __________________ Past: 2011 RS, 2013 ZL1 Current: 2016 2SS

11-20-2012, 03:29 PM	#2
SSTOKED Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: Webster, NY Posts: 283	Interesting. I've had my windows (all four) power up on my 2011 convertible. However, just today I noticed while by back windows were down the fronts would not power up. Maybe it's just a touchy thing where you have to trigger the switch the right amount of time for it to work but that's my experience so far. __________________ HISTORY: Born on 4/26/2011 Partially reborn on 7/3/2012 (water bag upgrade) Complete rebirth 8/27/2012 (new 6/27/2012 revision top installed, new carpet, new tonneau cover and new third brake light) MODS: Solo Performance Exhaust: Axle Back with J-Pipes

11-20-2012, 04:01 PM	#3
SoCalCamaro93 Drives: 2016 2SS, 2011 RS (past) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Central Coast Posts: 909 View My Garage	Yeah, I don't know, I've only had the car for two weeks...would I be wasting my time if I took it in to the dealer? __________________ Past: 2011 RS, 2013 ZL1 Current: 2016 2SS

11-20-2012, 04:25 PM	#5
intensifi Drives: '12 2LT Convertible Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Belmont, California Posts: 1,701	per the owner's manual (2-14): Express Window Operation Coupe and Convertible Top The window switches have an express-up and down feature that raises or lowers the window without holding the switch. Pull the switch up or press it down all the [way] fully and release it. Stop the window by operating the switch in the same direction. Convertible Top Only To express-up a front window, the same rear window must be closed. To close all the windows, pull all the window switches up fully and release within four seconds. This will result in the windows closing automatically. __________________ Mods: GM Locking Gas Cap, RS License Plate Frame, SS Brembos, ZL1 FrontEnd, 14/15 Convertible Top

11-20-2012, 04:26 PM	#6
strych9 I'll be back... Drives: Subaru, HD Road Glide Special Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 3,036 View My Garage	The owner's manual is a glorious thing... __________________ Bye bye, Bumblebee! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Build Journal My Garage GoPro Mic Hack

11-20-2012, 04:24 PM	#4
'11 cyber grey vert "SHARK" Born Apr.26,2011 Drives: 2011 CGM 2LT/RS Convertible Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mississauga,Ontario Posts: 870	I noticed with my 2011, in order for the front windows to be one touch up, the back windows MUST be in the up position or the one touch up will not work for the fronts.

11-20-2012, 04:56 PM	#7
SoCalCamaro93 Drives: 2016 2SS, 2011 RS (past) Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: The Central Coast Posts: 909 View My Garage	Yeah I just went for a drive and realized it as well. It's a little annoying that they can't just be power up all the time. Thanks for the help! __________________ Past: 2011 RS, 2013 ZL1 Current: 2016 2SS

11-20-2012, 05:09 PM	#8
tramtwo Drives: 2021 1LE Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: N'Awlinz Posts: 6,315	Do they even make window handles for cars anymore?

11-26-2012, 07:24 AM	#13
modawg2k Drives: Topless 2SS/RS IOM Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 414 View My Garage	I haven't really come to the site for quite a while now but the one day I do I learn something new! Didn't know I could auto roll up the windows!

11-26-2012, 09:41 PM	#14
vanlieremead Chris Drives: 2011 2SS RS Jewel Red 6.2L Vert Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Cave Creek, AZ Posts: 178 View My Garage	I tested it today - it works as Brandon says. In fact, if the back windows are down and you attempt to put the fronts up auto, they don't go. But if you auto or manual the backs up then as soon as they are up the fronts will start to go up automatically with no touching. I never knew.