Closing the power sunroof
Manual process: Press the fig. 71
button to the first level.
Automatic process: Press the fig. 71
button to the second level.
Stopping the automatic opening or closing process
1. Press the fig. 71 or fig. 71 button again.
WARNING
Careless or inattentive use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.
Do not open or close the power sunroof if anyone is in its path.
Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
Never leave children or people requiring assistance unattended in the vehicle, especially if they have access to the vehicle key. Inattentive use of the
vehicle key can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch the ignition on, or operate the sunroof.
The sunroof can still be opened or closed for a brief period after the ignition has been switched off, as long as the driver’s or front passenger's door has
not been opened.
NOTICE
To reduce the risk of damage, remove ice and snow from the vehicle roof before opening or tilting the power sunroof in winter weather.
Always close the power sunroof before leaving the vehicle and when there is precipitation. If the sunroof is open or tilted, rain or snow could enter the
vehicle interior and cause extensive damage to the electrical system. This could also result in further vehicle damage.
Keep the power sunroof closed when using the roof rack.
Remove leaves and other loose objects from the power sunroof guide rails regularly, either by hand or with a vacuum cleaner.
The pinch protection will not function correctly if the sunroof is malfunctioning. Contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting
an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof convenience opening and closing
Convenience opening and closing
The sunroof can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key.
Does not apply to the US or Canada: Press and hold the unlock or lock button on the vehicle key. The sunroof will be tilted or closed.
For vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start: Hold your finger on the unlock sensor in the door handle for several seconds until the tilting and slidin
panoramic sunroof is closed ⇒ Unlocking or locking using Keyless Access .
Remove your finger from the unlock or lock button to stop the function.
When using the convenience closing function, all windows in the doors and the sunroof will be closed. When all of the windows and the power sunroof are closed,
the turn signals will blink once as a confirmation.
Settings for the sunroof can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system ⇒ Driver information.
Sunroof pinch protection
The pinch protection reduces the risk of pinching injuries ⇒
. If the sunroof is obstructed while it is closing, it will open again automatically.
1. Check why the sunroof is not closing.
2. Try again to close the sunroof.
3. If the sunroof is still not able to close, close the sunroof without pinch protection.
Closing the sunroof without pinch protection
1. Press the
button to the second level until the sunroof is completely closed ⇒ Opening and closing the tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof .
This will close the sunroof without pinch protection.
2. If the power sunroof still cannot close, then contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
If you release the switch during the closing process, then the sunroof will open again automatically.
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