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Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: Opening or closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof

Fig. 40 shows the button in the headliner used to operate the Volkswagen Golf Mk7's electric panorama sliding/tilting roof. It works with the ignition switched on, and — usefully — can still be operated for a few minutes after the ignition is switched off, a detail this page explains in full along with the exact button actions for opening and closing.

Fig. 40 In the headliner: button for the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof

First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings 

The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof works when the ignition has been switched on. The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof can still be operated for a few minutes after the ignition has been switched off, provided that the driver door or front passenger door are not opened.

The button   has 2 positions. In the first position the roof can be completely or partially tilted, opened or closed.

When set to position 2, the roof automatically returns to the final position when the button is pressed briefly. Press the button again to stop the one-touch function.

Tilting, opening and closing the panorama sliding/tilting roof

Function Action  
Tilting the panorama sliding/tilting roof. Push the rear area of the button Ⓑ to position 1. Push the button briefly to position 2 for the one-touch function.
Closing the tilted panorama sliding/tilting roof. Push the front area of the button Ⓐ to position 1. Push the button briefly to position 2 for the one-touch function.
Stopping the one-touch function for the tilting/closing procedure. Press the button again at position Ⓐ or Ⓑ.
Opening the panorama sliding/tilting roof. Push the button Ⓒ rearwards to position 1. Push the button briefly to position 2 to open the roof to the convenience position using the one-touch function.
Closing the panorama sliding/tilting roof. Push the button Ⓓ forwards to position 1. Push the button briefly to position 2 for the one-touch function.
Stopping the one-touch function for the opening or closing procedure. Press the button again at Ⓒ or Ⓓ.

Opening and closing the sliding headliner

Use the handle at the front near the roof opening to move the sliding headliner to the required position.

    Questions & answers

    Opening or closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof — Volkswagen Golf Mk7

    How do I operate the Golf Mk7 panoramic sunroof?
    Press the button in the headliner: a brief press tilts the rear edge up for ventilation; pressing further or holding slides the glass panel fully open. Press again to close.
    Can I stop the Golf Mk7 sunroof mid-travel?
    Yes. Press the button briefly at any point during opening or closing and the roof stops in its current position.
    Does the Golf Mk7 sunroof work with the ignition off?
    It continues to operate for a few minutes after the ignition is switched off, as long as the driver door or front passenger door has not been opened.
    Where is the Golf Mk7 sunroof button?
    The button is in the headliner (roof console), directly above the interior mirror area. It controls both the tilt and slide functions.
    Introduction
    This chapter contains information on the following subjects:  → Opening or closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof    → Function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting ...

    Function of the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof
    First read and observe the introductory information and safety warnings Convenience opening and closing The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof can be opened and closed from the outside with ...

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