Opening and closing

sliding 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

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

switch beyond the If you press the point of resistance, an automatic opening/closing process is started in 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 opening and raising the roof, automatic operation is only available if the sliding sunroof is in the closed position.

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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