2022 Volkswagen Passat Owners Manual - Sunroof

Sunroof

Opening or closing the sunroof

The term "power sunroof" is used as a synonym for the tilting and sliding panoramic roof.

Fig. 55 In the headliner: turning the switch to open and close.

Fig. 56 In the headliner: pushing the switch to raise and pulling the switch to close.

Opening completely

1. Turn the switch to position  fig. 55 and press and hold until the power sunroof has reached the preferred position.

Comfort position

1. Turn the switch to position  fig. 55.

Setting intermediate positions

1. Turn the switch in position  fig. 55 to .

Closing completely

1. Turn the switch to position  fig. 55.

Raising completely

To raise the power sunroof, the dial must be in the basic position  fig. 55.

1. Briefly press the switch to the rear  fig. 56.

Stopping the automatic closing/opening

1. Briefly press or pull the switch  fig. 56 or  again.

Closing completely

1. Briefly pull the switch  fig. 56 to the rear.

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.

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.

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. Pull the switch until the power sunroof is completely closed ⇒ Opening or closing the 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 your Volkswagen dealership.

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.

• Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.

• Never allow anyone to be within the sunroof range of operation, especially if it is closing without pinch protection.

• 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.

Mechanically closing the power sunroof using the emergency release

Fig. 57 In the headliner: remove the cover.

Fig. 58 Hexagon socket head bolt for closing the power sunroof.

1. Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow  fig. 57.

2. Place a 4 mm hex socket wrench on the hexagon socket head bolt  fig. 58 .

3. Turn the hex socket wrench counterclockwise. The power sunroof closes.

4. Attach the cover in the opposite direction to the arrow  fig. 57.

5. Have the tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof checked by suitably qualified professionals. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. The function and the pinch protection may be impaired following mechanical closing using the emergency release.

¹⁾ Not included in the scope of supply of the tool box.

Troubleshooting

If the sunroof is not closing

• 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.

• Once the ignition has been switched off and the sunroof button is pressed, the tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof will stop closing and remain where it is.

• 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 a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting your Volkswagen dealership.