Abstract: An exemplary traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a battery pack and a securing assembly. The securing assembly secures the battery pack to a structure of the vehicle. The securing assembly is disposed along a horizontally facing side of the battery pack and is configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to a load to permit movement of the battery pack relative to the vehicle structure.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door panel slidably operable between a secured position within a door aperture and a staging position partially distal from the door aperture. A latch is engaged with a striker path during operation of the door panel between the secured and staging positions, and is selectively disengaged from the striker path to define open and closed positions of the door panel when the door panel is in the staging position.

Abstract: A vehicle door system includes a closer operable to move a door to a closed position. A presenter is operable to move the door to an initial open position. An actuator is mounted within the door and includes a linear moving member movable between a retracted and extended position along a linear axis. The linear moving member operates the presenter when moved toward the extended position and the closer when moved toward the retracted position. The actuator may also be utilized to drive a door edge protector.

Abstract: A cover system for a convertible vehicle includes, among other things, a roller. A shade is stored on the roller. An actuator is attached to the shade and actuatable to pull the shade from the roller to an extended position over a portion of a convertible top mechanism of the vehicle. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle is provided having a body with an opening without a pillar. First and second doors cover the opening, and a translatable hinge, such as a gooseneck hinge, connects the first door to the vehicle. The hinge is adapted for moving the first door away from the second door, and then allowing the first door to pivot to an open position about a single pivot axis. A striker is adapted for allowing a latch for latching the first door to move along the striker in a latched condition during translation of the hinge, and may include an elongated, angled striker bar for permitting the first door to move both along and outboard of the vehicle body during the opening sequence.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a door panel having a window receiver and an internal compartment, a window and a division bar. That regulator carried on the door panel displaces the window and division bar between a closed position projecting from the entry opening and an opened position fully concealed within the internal compartment of the door panel.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a door panel having a window receiver and an internal compartment, a window and a division bar pivotally mounted on the pivot. The apparatus also includes a regulator carried on the door panel. The regulator displaces the window and the division bar between a closed position projecting from the window receiver and an opened position concealed fully within the internal compartment of the door panel. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door panel slidably operable between a secured position within a door aperture and a staging position partially distal from the door aperture. A latch is engaged with a striker path during operation of the door panel between the secured and staging positions, and is selectively disengaged from the striker path to define open and closed positions of the door panel when the door panel is in the staging position.

Abstract: A cover system for a convertible vehicle includes, among other things, a roller. A shade is stored on the roller. An actuator is attached to the shade and actuatable to pull the shade from the roller to an extended position over a portion of a convertible top mechanism of the vehicle. A method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A vehicle door includes a door panel slidably operable between a secured position within a door aperture and a staging position partially distal from the door aperture. A latch is engaged with a striker path during operation of the door panel between the secured and staging positions, and is selectively disengaged from the striker path to define open and closed positions of the door panel when the door panel is in the staging position.

Abstract: A vehicle door system includes a closer operable to move a door to a closed position. A presenter is operable to move the door to an initial open position. An actuator is mounted within the door and includes a linear moving member movable between a retracted and extended position along a linear axis. The linear moving member operates the presenter when moved toward the extended position and the closer when moved toward the retracted position. The actuator may also be utilized to drive a door edge protector.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a door panel and a division bar carried on the door panel. The division bar is displaceable between a stowed position, concealed within the door panel, and a deployed position projecting above the door panel. A biasing element biases the division bar toward the stowed position. A releasable locking feature secures the division bar in the deployed position.

Abstract: An air extraction system is provided for a motor vehicle. That air extraction system includes an air extractor having an air flow control valve and an actuator operatively connected to the air flow control valve. Further the system includes a controller configured to activate the actuator and open the air flow control valve when a closure of the motor vehicle is opened thereby mitigating a vacuum-effect otherwise created in the passenger cabin of the motor vehicle. Such a system is particularly effective in mitigating moon roof draw down on moon roof equipped motor vehicles. A related method is also provided.

Abstract: An exemplary traction battery assembly includes, among other things, a battery pack and a securing assembly. The securing assembly secures the battery pack to a structure of the vehicle. The securing assembly is disposed along a horizontally facing side of the battery pack and is configured to move from a first position to a second position in response to a load to permit movement of the battery pack relative to the vehicle structure.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a door panel having a window receiver and an internal compartment, a window and a division bar. That regulator carried on the door panel displaces the window and division bar between a closed position projecting from the entry opening and an opened position fully concealed within the internal compartment of the door panel.

Abstract: An apparatus includes a door panel having a window receiver and an internal compartment, a window and a division bar pivotally mounted on the pivot. The apparatus also includes a regulator carried on the door panel. The regulator displaces the window and the division bar between a closed position projecting from the window receiver and an opened position concealed fully within the internal compartment of the door panel. A related method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A warning system for a vehicle includes a vehicle door-mounted exterior illuminable signal, a door-open indicator associated with the vehicle door, and a controller configured to actuate the exterior illuminable signal to emit light in a selected one of multiple operating modes. The operating modes may include an increased visibility operating mode differing from other operating modes in an intensity and/or pattern and/or color of light emitted by the door-mounted exterior illuminable signal. The vehicle door may be a rear-hinged door and the illuminable signal may be associated with a handle of the door. The controller may actuate the exterior illuminable signal in a different operating mode on receiving both of a signal from the door-open indicator and a signal from a vehicle navigational system.

Abstract: An illuminated hitch receiver assembly for a vehicle includes a light source associated with one of a hitch receiver or a drawbar. A light source actuator is associated with a vehicle-mounted wiring connector or a light source connector. The light source actuator may be one of a capacitive switch, a touch switch, or a push switch. The light source may be integral to a portion of the receiver or may be releasably connected to the drawbar.

Abstract: A vehicle window control system is disclosed. The system comprises a window positioning device and a controller in communication with a mobile device. The controller is configured to identify a distance of the mobile device from the vehicle. In response to the distance being less than a distance threshold, the controller is configured to control the positioning device in a first mode. In response to the distance being greater than the distance threshold, the controller is configured to control the positioning device in a second mode.

Abstract: A vehicle comprising: a removable windowpane assembly comprising an unretractable windowpane and a door-attachment projection attached to the unretractable windowpane; a frameless passenger door comprising: an exterior panel and an interior panel forming a chamber and defining a beltline and a receiver located within the chamber with a top surface adjacent the beltline to receive the door-attachment projection attached to the unretractable windowpane; a retractable windowpane; the retractable windowpane movable between a down position where the retractable windowpane is completely housed in the chamber below the beltline and an up position where the retractable windowpane is partially housed in the chamber and partially extending above the beltline; and the removable windowpane assembly having an attached position and a detached position, wherein in the attached position the receiver has received the door-attachment projection, and wherein in the detached position the receiver is not receiving the door-attach