REAR DOOR SUNSHADE SYSTEM DETAILS


  1. FUNCTION


    1. The rear door sunshade system has the following functions:

      Function Outline
      Manual Up/Down

      • Moves the rear sunshade deployment or storage in accordance with the rear door sunshade switch operation.

      • The rear door sunshade system can only be deployed when the rear door window is fully closed.

      • The rear door sunshade system cannot be stopped in the middle of deployment or storage.
      Synchronization with Rear Door Power Windows If a rear door window is opened while the sunshades are operating, the relevant sunshade is retracted automatically.
      Key Off Operation This function makes it possible to operate the rear door sunshades for approx. 60 seconds after the engine switch is turned off.
      Jam Protection If more than a certain level of load is applied to the sunshade top plate during the sunshade operation, the connection between the plate and the motive force transmission cable of the sunshade is disengaged in order to minimize the possibility of injury when any part of an occupant's body gets caught in the sunshade.

  2. SYSTEM CONTROL


    1. Jam Protection Function


      1. The rear door sunshade assembly has a jam protection function to minimize the possibility of injury when any part of an occupant's body gets caught in a sunshade.

      2. When more than a certain level of load is applied to the sunshade top plate while the sunshade is raised, the connection between the plate and the motive force transmission cable of the sunshade is disengaged, and the sunshade stops operating. When lowering the sunshade, the sunshade top plate and motive force transmission cable are reconnected. When more than a certain level of load is applied to the sunshade top plate while the sunshade is lowered, the connection between the plate and the motive force transmission cable of the sunshade is disengaged. As a result, the motor motive force supplied to the plate is cut off and the sunshade stops operating. When lowering the sunshade once again after raising it, the sunshade top plate and motive force transmission cable are reconnected.

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        *1 Rear Door Sunshade Top Plate *2 Cable Top
        *3 Cable - -
        *a A - A Cross Section *b Before Disengagement
        *c After Disengagement - -