Sunroof
Opening or closing the sunroof
The term “sunroof” is used as a synonym for the panoramic sliding/tilting sunroof.
Fig. 67 In the headliner: sunroof button.
Close the power sunroof when tilted.
Tilt the power sunroof.
Open the power sunroof or stop the automatic process.
Close the power sunroof or stop the automatic process.
The sunroof is a roof opening system consisting of two glass pieces. The rear glass piece is fixed and cannot be opened.
The sunshade automatically opens automatically with the sunroof when it is in front of the sunroof. The sunshade can be completely closed only if the sunroof is closed.
The 
button has two levels.
First level: tilt, open, or close the sunroof completely or partially.
Second level: automatically open or close the sunroof completely.
You can stop the automatic process by pressing the button again.
Tilting the power sunroof
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Manual process: Press the
button to the first level. -
Automatic process: Press the
button to the second level.
Closing the power sunroof when tilted
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Manual process: Press the
button to the first level. -
Automatic process: Press the
button to the second level.
Opening the power sunroof
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Manual process: Press the
button to the first level. -
Automatic process to comfort position: Press the
button to the second level.
Closing the power sunroof
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Manual process: Press the
button to the first level. -
Automatic process: Press the
button to the second level.
Stopping the automatic opening or closing process
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Press the
or button again.
WARNING
Careless or inattentive use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.
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Do not open or close the power sunroof if anyone is in its path.
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Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
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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.
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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
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To reduce the risk of damage, remove ice and snow from the vehicle roof before opening or tilting the power sunroof in winter weather.
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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.
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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.
Convenience opening or closing the sunroof
Convenience opening and closing
The sunroof can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key.
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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.
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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 sliding panoramic sunroof is closed .
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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 flash once as a confirmation.
Settings for the sunroof can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system .
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.
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Check why the sunroof is not closing.
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Try again to close the sunroof.
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If the sunroof is still not able to close, close the sunroof without pinch protection.
Closing the sunroof without pinch protection
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Press the
button to the second level until the sunroof is completely closed .This will close the sunroof without pinch protection.
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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.
WARNING
Closing the sunroof without pinch protection may result in serious injuries.
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Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.
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Never allow anyone to be within the sunroof range of operation, especially if it is closing without pinch protection.
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The pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other parts of the body from becoming injured by being pressed against the roof frame.
Pinch protection also occurs when convenience closing the windows and sunroof with the vehicle key.
Troubleshooting
If the sunroof is not closing
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The sunroof only works when the ignition is on. 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.
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If it is not possible to close the sunroof using the power controls, the sunroof must be closed manually. Some vehicle components must be removed in order to close the sunroof manually. Contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Controls are responding differently than expected
Moisture, dirt and grease may limit the functioning of the controls.
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Always keep the control panels clean and dry.
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