Get Features of your vehicle -> Sunroof Guide for Kia Picanto 4 Door Second Generation (2011-2017)

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SUNROOF (IF EQUIPPED)

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NOTICE

• In cold and wet climates, the sunroof The sunroof cannot slide when it is in

may not work properly due to freez- the tilt position nor can it be tilted while

ing conditions.

in an open or slide position.

• After a vehicle is washed or in a rain-

storm be sure to wipe off any water

that is on the sunroof before operating

it.

WARNING

• Never adjust the sunroof or sun-

shade while driving. This could

result in loss of control and an

accident that may cause death,

serious injury, or property dam-

age.

CAUTION

• Do not continue to move the sun-

roof control lever after the sun-

roof is fully opened, closed, or tilt-

ed. Damage to the motor or sys-

tem components could occur.

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• Do not allow children to operate

the sunroof.

If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof,

you can slide or tilt your sunroof with the

sunroof control lever located on the over-

head console.

• Make sure the sunroof is closed

fully when leaving your vehicle.

If the sunroof is open, rain or

snow may leak through the sun-

roof and wet the interior as well

as cause theft.

The sunroof can only be opened, closed,

or tilted when the ignition switch is in the

ON position.

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To open the sunroof automatically:

Pull the sunroof control lever backward to

the second detent position and then

release it. The sunroof will slide all the

way open.

To stop the sunroof sliding at any point,

pull or push the sunroof control lever

momentarily.

To close the sunroof automatically:

Push the sunroof control lever forward to

the second detent position and then

release it. The sunroof will automatically

close all the way.

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Automatic reversal

Sliding the sunroof

If an object or part of the body is detect-

ed while the sunroof is closing automati-

cally, it will reverse the direction, and then

stop.

To stop the sunroof sliding at any point,

pull or push the sunroof control lever

momentarily.

To open the sunroof, pull the sunroof

control lever backward.

To close the sunroof, push the sunroof

control lever forward.

The auto reverse function does not work

if a tiny obstacle is between the sliding

glass and the sunroof sash. You should

always check that all passengers and

objects are away from the sunroof before

closing it.

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NOTICE

While driving with the sunroof in an

open (or partially open position), your

vehicle may demonstrate a wind buffet-

ing or pulsation noise. This noise is a

normal occurrence and can be reduced

or eliminated by taking the following

actions. If you experience the noise with

the sunroof open, slightly reduce the size

of the sunroof opening

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CAUTION

• Periodically remove any dirt that

may accumulate on the guide rail.

WARNING

• Never try pinching any part of

your body intentionally to acti-

vate the Automatic reversal func-

tion.

• If you try to open the sunroof

when the temperature is below

freezing or when the sunroof is

covered with snow or ice, the

glass or the motor could be dam-

aged.

• The Automatic reversal function

may not work if something gets

caught just before the sunroof

fully closes.

• While using sunroof for a long

time, a dust between sunroof and

roof panel can make a noise.

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Open the sunroof and remove

regularly the dust using clean

cloth.

Tilting the sunroof

To open the sunroof, push the sunroof

control lever upward.

• The sunroof is made to slide

together with sunshade. Do not

leave the sunshade closed while

the sunroof is open.

To close the sunroof, push the sunroof

lever forward until the sunroof moves to

the desired position.

WARNING - Sunroof

• Be careful that no head, hands

and body parts are obstructed by

a closing sunroof.

• Do not extend the face, neck,

arms or body outside the sunroof

while driving.

• Make sure your hands and head

are safely out of the way before

closing a sunroof.

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❈ For more detailed information, we rec-

ommend that you contact an author-

ized Kia dealer.

Resetting the sunroof

Whenever the vehicle battery is discon-

nected or discharged, or related fuse is

blown, you must reset your sunroof sys-

tem as follows:

CAUTION

If the sunroof is not reset when the

vehicle battery is disconnected or

discharged, or related fuse is

blown, the sunroof may operate

improperly.

1. Turn the ignition switch to the ON

position and close the sunroof com-

pletely.

2. Release the control button.

3. Push the sunroof control lever forward

in the direction of close (about 10 sec-

onds) until the sunroof has returned

to the original position of tilt after it is

raised a little higher than the maxi-

mum tilt position. Then, release the

lever.

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Sunshade

The sunshade will be opened with the

glass panel automatically when the glass

panel is slid.You will have to close it man-

ually if you want it closed.

4. Push the sunroof control lever forward

in the direction of close until the sun-

roof operates as follows;

TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN →

SLIDE CLOSE

Then, release the control button.

When this is complete, the sunroof sys-

tem is reset.

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