sunroof VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT 2013 Owners Manual

Symbols on the roof console and sun visor

Symbol Meaning
*   s  Interior and reading lights
 c h Power sunroof
1 2 3 HomeLink® Universal Transmitter

Convenience functions
x For convenience closing of all power windows and the power sunroof, keep your finger on the
door handle locking surface ⇒ fig. 39 (B) on the outside of the door handle until all windows and/or the power sunroof have closed. All turn signals blink once to confirm that the windows and power sunroof are completely closed.
x Take your finger off the door handle locking surface (B) to cancel the function. If you release the door handle locking surface (B) on the outside of the door handle and then touch the unlocking surface (A) on the inside of the door handle right away, all windows start to open (safety function)

x From inside the vehicle, pull up and hold the switch for the driver window until all windows and the sunroof are closed, Power locking and closing system.
Convenience closing first closes the windows and then the power sunroof. All turn signals blink once to confirm that the windows and power sunroof are closed.
WARNING
Improper use of power windows can result in serious personal injury.
x Never let anyone get in the way of a power window when closing it.
x When locking the vehicle from the outside, make sure that no one, especially children, remains in the vehicle. The windows will not open in case of an emergency.
x Always take the key with you when you leave the vehicle. You can still use the power windows for several minutes after the ignition is switched off as long as the driver or front passenger door has not been opened.
x Always use the safety switch when children are in the back seat to disable the rear power windows and keep them from being opened and closed.
If the power windows malfunction, the one-touch feature, as well as pinch protection will not work properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility right away.
Power window pinch protection

WARNING
Without pinch protection, power windows will close with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Always be careful when closing power windows.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close power windows!
x Pinch protection cannot prevent fingers or other parts of the body from being pressed against the window frame; injuries may result.
Pinch protection is also active during convenience closing of the windows and the power sunroof, Convenience closing.

Power sunroof

Opening and closing the power sunroof

Fig. 48 In the headliner: Rotary switch for the power sunroof. (A) Turn the rotary switch to slide the sunroof open or closed. (B) Press or pull the switch to tilt open or to close.

Sliding headliner
The sliding headliner opens with the power sunroof and can be closed manually when the sunroof is closed.
Power sunroof – convenience closing feature

WARNING
Without pinch protection, the power sunroof will close with enough force to cause serious personal injury.
x Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding the pinch protection to close the power sunroof!
x 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, Convenience closing.
If the power sunroof malfunctions, pinch protection may not function properly. See an authorized Volkswagen dealer or an authorized Volkswagen Service Facility for assistance.
Initializing the power sunroof

Fig. 49 In the headliner: Sunroof rotary switch.

WARNING
Careless or unsupervised use of the sunroof can cause serious injuries.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way of the power sunroof when it is closing.
x Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.
x 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.
x 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.
x Always be careful when closing the sunroof.
x Always make sure that no one is in the way when overriding pinch protection to close the sunroof.
x 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.

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Emergency closing of the power sunroof

Fig. 200 In headliner: Removing cover.

Fig. 201 Hexagonal head screw for closing the power sunroof.