Emergency switch on a 66

[TJ Hopland]

Someone asked me what the emergency/ lock switch is on the door of a 66.   I assume this would be the lockout for the power windows?  Whats the emergency position for?   I dont know that this switch is on the door, I may just be assuming that.  I did not see that car or talk to the owner.  This was just one of those questions that came to be since people know I am a car guy.

["Cadillac Kid" Greg Surfas 15364]

TJ,
The "emergency" position on the power window lock/normal switch is intended to allow the windows be operated without the ignition turned on.  Circumstances when this would be desirable are pretty self explanitory.
Greg

[TJ Hopland]

Thanks for the info.   Interesting feature.   How many years did Cadillac do that?  Any other brands do it?

[Jim Sparrow]

Cadillac used that feature from 1965 thru '68 that I know of. I've never seen it on any other make.   -Jim

[Barry Norman]

Lincoln used a similar system as early as '64(?) through '68 or '69. Was referred to as the bypass / lock switch .