Volkswagen Golf Mk7 Owners Manual: The roll-back function for the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof
The panorama roof's roll-back function reduces the risk of crush injuries on the Volkswagen Golf Mk7: if the roof cannot close because it is stiff or something is obstructing it, the mechanism automatically reopens immediately rather than continuing to press closed. This page explains when to test the function and what a failure to reopen would indicate.
First read and observe the introductory information
and safety warnings
The roll-back function can reduce the risk of crush injuries when closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof . If the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof cannot close because it is stiff or obstructed, it will automatically open again immediately.
- Check to see why the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof has not closed.
- Try to close the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof again.
- If the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof cannot close because it is still stiff or obstructed, it stops at this point and goes back. In one-touch function a new closing motion will occur.
- If the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof still cannot be closed, close the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof without the roll-back function.
Closing the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof without the roll-back function
- Press the
button within approximately 5
seconds after the roll-back function has been triggered and hold it in the direction
of the arrow Ⓓ at position 2 until the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof
is closed completely.
- The electric panorama sliding/tilting roof then closes without the roll-back function.
- If the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof still cannot be closed, proceed to a qualified workshop.

WARNING
- Always close the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof carefully.
- Ensure that nobody is obstructing the operating area of the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof, especially if the roll-back function is not active.
- The roll-back function does not prevent fingers or other body parts from being pressed against the roof frame and sustaining injury.
The roll-back function is also active during convenience closing of the windows and electric panorama sliding/tilting roof using the vehicle key .
Questions & answers
The roll-back function for the electric panorama sliding/tilting roof — Volkswagen Golf Mk7


