Sunroof / Moonroof: Description and Operation

Sunroof with Glass Panel Function

Meritor Sunroof

All moving functions of sunroof with glass panel can be performed with ignition switched on.

After the ignition is switched off, these functions are available until the driver or passenger door is opened.

The opening of glass panel for sliding and tilt position is pre-selected using the rotary knob.

On the rotary knob, there are markings for preset sliding and tilt positions of the glass panel.

Opening the sunroof in the so-called comfort position prevents most driving noise which may occur when open completely.

Switch for Automatic Preset





The sunroof with glass panel has pinch protection. The glass panel runs in the opposite direction if it runs into an obstruction during the closing or opening procedure from the tilt or sliding position.

There is also an emergency close feature. If there are problems closing, sunroof with glass panel can be forced closed by pressing the pre-selector, which must be located in the "sunroof closed" position.

For the emergency close function, the closing force limit is deactivated.

The drive motor for sunroof with glass panel is protected against overheating via a running time limit. The locking mechanism activates after an uninterrupted operation of approximately. two minutes.

If there is a malfunction in the electrical system, the sunroof and glass panel motor can be moved using a hex wrench. The hex wrench is located in a holder on the back side of the headliner near the cutout for the rear light unit.