Opening and closing

sunroof after switching off the engine or You can continue to operate the sliding sunroof after switching off the engine or removing the SmartKey from the ignition lock. This function is available for up to five minutes or until the driver's or frontpassenger door is opened.

Overhead control panel
Overhead control panel

1 To raise
2 To open
3 To close/lower

ignition lock. Turn the SmartKey to position 1 or 2 in the ignition lock.
corresponding direction. Press or pull the corresponding direction. switch in the corresponding direction.

the If you press the the switch beyond the point of resistance, an automatic opening/closing process is started in the corresponding direction. You can stop automatic operation by operating the switch again.
When raising the roof, automatic operation is only available if the sliding sunroof is in the closed position.
When opening the roof, automatic operation is only available if the sliding sunroof is not raised.

The sun protection cover automatically opens along with the sliding sunroof. You can open or close the sun protection cover manually when the sliding sunroof is raised or closed.

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