Power sunroof (Beetle Coupe)
Introduction to the subject
In this chapter you will find information on the following subjects:
Depending on equipment, your vehicle may be equipped with a Panoramic sliding and tilting sunroof.
WARNING
Improper use of the power sunroof can result in serious personal injury.
- Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
- Always switch off the engine and the ignition and take the key with you when you leave the vehicle.
- Never leave children or disabled persons in the vehicle – particularly if the ignition is on or a remote control vehicle key is also in the vehicle. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key makes it possible to lock the vehicle, start the engine, turn on the ignition and operate the sunroof.
- You can still open or close the power sunroof for several minutes after you switch off the ignition, as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.
NOTE
- To help prevent damage, remove ice and snow from the sunroof before opening or tilting it in winter weather.
- Always close the sunroof before leaving the vehicle or if it begins raining. If the sunroof is open or tilted, rain could enter the vehicle interior and cause extensive damage to the electrical system. This could result in further vehicle damage.
Remove leaves and other objects from the sunroof guiderails regularly either by hand or using a vacuum cleaner.
If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
Opening or closing the power sunroof
Fig. 64 In the headliner: Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof open or closed.
Fig. 65 In the headliner: Press or pull the switch to tilt the power sunroof open closed.
Read and follow the introductory information and safety information first
The rotary switch must be turned to its home position to tilt the power sunroof.
You must switch on the ignition to operate the power sunroof. After switching off the ignition, you can still open or close the power sunroof for several minutes as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.
If your power sunroof will not close properly, do not try to close it yourself, doing so can cause serious and expensive damage that will not be covered by any Volkswagen Limited Warranty. Special knowledge and tools are required to close the power sunroof if it will not close on its own. To help prevent damage to the sunroof, have an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility help you close and repair the power sunroof.
Tilting, opening, and closing the power sunroof
- Open the power sunroof: Turn the switch to position .
- Set an intermediate position: Turn the switch to the desired position, , from ① to ②.
- Close the power sunroof: Turn the switch to position .
- Tilt the power sunroof: Push the rear part of the switch briefly (arrow).
- Stop the one-touch feature during tilting/closing: Push or pull the rear part of the switch or Ⓑ again briefly (arrows).
- Close the tilted sunroof: Pull the rear part of the switch briefly (arrow).
- Set an intermediate position: Pull or push the rear part of the switch Ⓐ or Ⓑ to the desired position (arrows).
Sliding headliner
The sliding headliner must be manually opened and closed.
Power sunroof – features
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Convenience closing
Your vehicle may be equipped with the convenience closing feature.
The convenience closing feature lets you close the windows and the power sunroof when the ignition is switched off:
- Vehicles with Keyless Access: Hold your finger on the lock sensor surface on the outside of the door handle for a few seconds until the windows and power sunroof close .
Initializing the sunroof
If the vehicle battery has been disconnected or is dead, the sunroof must be initialized.
- The switch must be rotated to the Closed position
①.
- Pull the switch at the rear until the sunroof is fully closed.
- The sunroof will now close without pinch protection!
- Release the switch.
- Pull and hold the switch at the rear. The sunroof will open and close on its own.
- When the sunroof is closed once again, release the switch.
- If the sunroof still will not close, contact an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.
- Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
- Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
- Never leave children or persons requiring assistance unattended in the vehicle, especially if they have access to the vehicle key. Unsupervised use of the remote control vehicle key can lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition and operate the sunroof.
- The sunroof can still be opened or closed for a short period after the ignition has been switched off, as long as the driver or passenger door is not opened.
WARNING
Closing the sunroof without pinch protection can cause severe injuries.
- Always be careful when closing the sunroof.
- Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close the sunroof.
- Pinch protection does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the roof frame, thereby causing injury.
If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Convenience closing of the power sunroof from the outside leaves the rotary switch in the last selected position. The switch must be newly positioned when starting to drive again.
Pinch protection for the power sunroof
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Pinch protection can help reduce the risk of pinching injuries when closing the power sunroof . If the power sunroof closing meets resistance or there is something in the way, the power sunroof opens again immediately.
- Check why the power sunroof did not close.
- Try to close the power sunroof again.
- If the power sunroof still cannot close, the power sunroof will stop where the resistance is located. The power sunroof will close the next time without pinch protection.
Closing the power sunroof without pinch protection
- If the power sunroof opens again but there is nothing in the way, turn the rotary switch to position and pull down the rear part of the switch ④ until the power sunroof closes completely.
- The power sunroof will now close without pinch protection!
- If the power sunroof still will not close, please see an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.
WARNING
Without pinch protection, the power sunroof will close with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
- Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.
- Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding the pinch protection to close the power sunroof!
- Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the edge of the roof; injuries may result.
Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof .
If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
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