Get Opening and closing -> Glass roof Guide for Volkswagen Touareg SUV Third Generation (2018-2025)

The glass roof consists of two glass elements,

one of which can be opened. The rear element

is fixed and cannot be opened.

Problems and solutions

Please note and , at the beginning of this

chapter, on page 106.

WARNING

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If the glass roof is used carelessly or carelessly,

serious injuries can occur.

If the battery is disembowelled or discharged, the

12 volts without the windows being fully closed,

the automatic up/down function is deactivated

and must be reset:

● Only open or close the glass roof when no

one is in the area of the glass roof.

● When leaving the vehicle, never leave a

vehicle key inside the vehicle.

– Switch on the ignition.

● Never leave children or anyone who may

need assistance unattended inside the

vehicle, especially if they have access to

the vehicle key. If they use the key

unattended, they could lock the vehicle,

start the engine, switch on the ignition and

operate the glass roof.

– Close all doors and windows.

– Pull the corresponding window button

upwards and hold it in this position for a few

seconds.

– Release the button, pull it up again and hold

it in this position. This resets the automatic

raising and lowering function.

● After switching off the ignition, the glass

roof can still be opened or closed for a

short time as long as neither the driver's

door nor the passenger door is opened.

The function can be reset for a single

window or for several windows at the same

time.

Closing the windows without the anti-trap

function

– Try to close the window again by pulling the

button without releasing it within a few

seconds. For a small part of the window

travel, the anti-open function does not

work!

NOTICE

● To avoid damage, in winter temperatures,

remove any ice or snow from the roof of the

vehicle before opening the glass roof or

adjusting the deflecting position of the glass

roof.

– If the closing process takes longer than a few

seconds, the anti-trap function is reactivated.

The window will stop again if it encounters

resistance or an obstacle and will open again

automatically.

● Always close the glass roof before leaving

the vehicle or in the event of rainfall. When

the glass roof is open or in the deflector

position, water can enter the interior and

cause considerable damage to the electrical

system. This can result in further damage to

the vehicle.

– If the window still cannot be closed, go to

to a specialised workshop.

Periodically remove litter and other objects

by hand or with a hoover.

loose debris that is deposited on the glass roof

Glass roof

rails.

Introduction to the topic

If the glass ceiling does not work properly,

neither will the anti-apprehension function.

sioning. Have your vehicle serviced by a specialist workshop.

The term 'glass roof' is widely used to

designate the panoramic sunroof and deflector.

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– Adjust the deflector position as far as it will

go: Press the knob briefly in the direction of

Opening and closing the glass ceiling

the arrow → fig. 84

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 108.

– To stop the automatic function: Turn the

control knob briefly in the direction of

the arrow or pull it briefly in the direction of the

arrow.

The arrow

- Close completely: Pull the knob in the direction

of the arrow

All operations are interrupted as soon as

the rotary knob is operated.

Opening and closing the glass roof

with the comfort function

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 108.

Fig. 83 On the inner lining of the roof: glass roof

man- ner.

Comfort opening and closing

The glass roof can be opened and closed from the

outside with the vehicle key.

– Press and hold down the unlock button or

the lock button on the key. The glass roof

moves to the deflecting position or closes.

– In vehicles with the Keyless Access keyless

locking and start system: Hold a finger on the

locking sensor surface of the door handle for

a few seconds until the glass roof is closed →

p. 91.

– To interrupt the function, release the unlock

or lock button.

Fig. 84 On the inner lining of the roof: glass roof

man- ner.

When the comfort locking function is activated, all

door windows and the glass roof are closed.

When all windows and the glass roof are closed,

all direction indicators flash once as

confirmation.

To adjust the deflecting position of the glass

roof, the rotary knob must be in position → fig.

The settings for the operation of the sunroof are

made in the infotainment system.

– Open horizontally all the way: Turn the

knob to the position and hold it in this

→

p. 37.

position until the glass roof reaches the

desired position.

In special marching situations such as,

e.g. in the event of oversteer or

– Comfort position: Turn the control knob to the

understeer, the glass roof may, if open, close

almost completely automatically when driving on

the road.

position

ction

– Completely close: Turn the knob to the position

at a speed exceeding 30 km/h (19 mph).

ction

– Set an intermediate position: Turn the knoba

position between^B

Opening and

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Anti-pinch function of the glass

roof

Problems and solutions

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 108.

Please note and at the beginning of this

chapter on page 108.

The glass ceiling does not close

The anti-squeeze function reduces the risk

bruising → . If the roof

difficulties when closing, it will reopen

immediately.

– The glass roof only works when the ignition

is switched on. After switching off the

ignition, the glass roof can still be opened or

closed for a short time as long as neither the

driver's door nor the passenger door is

opened.

encounters any

– See why the glass ceiling has not been

closed.

– If it is not possible to close the glass roof

electrically, it must be closed manually.

Emergency closing of the glass roof is not

possible without removing vehicle components.

– Try closing the roof again.

– If the roof still cannot be closed, close it

without the anti-trapping function.

specialist

Have it carried out by a

workshop.

Closing the glass roof without the anti-trap

function

– Pull the knob → fig. 84

until the roof

The glass enclosure is completely closed.

–

The roof closes without any intervention of

the anti-trapping function!

Garage door opener

– If the roof still cannot be closed, contact a

specialist workshop.

Introduction to the topic

If the control is released during closing, the

glass roof opens automatically.

Fixed code or variable code

The garage door opener works with a fixed code

or with a variable code. In the case of products

with a variable code, the system must be

synchronised after programming.

WARNING

Closing the glass roof without the anti-pinch

function can lead to serious injuries.

● Always close the roof with caution.

Compatibility

● Do not allow anyone to remain in the area

of the roof travel, especially when it is

closed without the anti-trapping function.

Before purchasing a radio-controlled garage

door opener or electric garage door opener,

Volkswa- gen recommends that you visit your

Volkswa- gen dealer to find out which products

are compatible with the control unit fitted to

your vehicle.

● The anti-pinch function does not prevent

fingers or other parts of the body from

being pressed against the ceiling frame

and causing injury.

In some countries, the use of safety switches for

garage doors and electric drive mechanisms is

mandatory.

The anti-squeeze function also works when

the windows are closed and

via the

the glass roof with the comfort function

vehicle key

DANGER

Swallowing a 20 mm diameter battery or any

other button cell battery can cause serious or

even fatal injuries in a very short time.

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