Opening and Closing -> Sunroof for Your Volkswagen Tiguan 4 Door 2023

Do not close windows if anyone is in the way.  
Note that the pinch protection does not prevent fingers or body parts from being trapped against the window frame.  
Pinch protection also occurs when using the convenience closing function with the vehicle key.  
Troubleshooting  
One-touch up/down feature  
If the 12 V vehicle battery is disconnected or drained when the windows are not completely closed, then the one-touch up/down feature will not work. It must be  
reprogrammed using the following steps:  
1. Switch the ignition on.  
2. Close all windows and doors.  
3. Pull the switch for the desired window and hold it in that position for several seconds.  
4. Release the switch, then pull it upward again and hold it.  
The one-touch up and down features will then be fully functional.  
The automatic power windows can be reprogrammed individually, or multiple windows can be reprogrammed at the same time.  
Controls are responding differently than expected  
Moisture, dirt and grease may limit the functioning of the controls.  
1. Always keep the control panels clean and dry.  
Sunroof  
Opening and closing the tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof  
The term “sunroof” is used as a synonym for the panoramic sliding/tilting sunroof.  
Fig. 73 In the headliner: sunroof button.  
Close the power sunroof when tilted.  
Tilt the power sunroof.  
Open the power sunroof or stop the automatic process.  
Close the power sunroof or stop the automatic process.  
The sunroof is a roof opening system consisting of two glass pieces. The rear glass piece is fixed and cannot be opened.  
The sunshade automatically opens automatically with the sunroof when it is in front of the sunroof. The sunshade can be completely closed only if the sunroof is  
closed.  
The  
button has two levels.  
First level: tilt, open, or close the sunroof completely or partially.  
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Second level: automatically open or close the sunroof completely.  
You can stop the automatic process by pressing the button again.  
Tilting the power sunroof  
Manual process: Press the fig. 73  
button to the first level.  
Automatic process: Press the fig. 73  
button to the second level.  
Closing the power sunroof when tilted  
Manual process: Press the fig. 73  
button to the first level.  
Automatic process: Press the fig. 73  
button to the second level.  
Opening the power sunroof  
Manual process: Press the fig. 73  
button to the first level.  
Automatic process up to comfort position: press the fig. 73 button until the second level is reached.  
Closing the power sunroof  
Manual process: press the fig. 73 button until the first level is reached.  
Automatic process: press the fig. 73 button until the second level is reached.  
Stopping the automatic opening or closing process  
1. Press the fig. 73 or fig. 73 button again.  
WARNING  
Careless or unintended use of the power sunroof may cause serious or fatal injuries.  
Do not open or close the power sunroof if anyone is in its path.  
Note that the power 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 door has not been opened.  
WARNING  
If you leave vehicle keys unattended in the vehicle, children or unauthorized people may lock the vehicle, start the engine, switch on the ignition or activate the  
power sunroof. This can cause accidents and serious or fatal injuries.  
Always take all vehicle keys with you when leaving the vehicle.  
NOTICE  
Opening or tilting the power sunroof when there is precipitation, particularly snow and ice, may cause damage to the vehicle interior and the electrical system.  
Remove snow and ice from the vehicle roof before using the power sunroof in winter temperatures.  
Always close the power sunroof before leaving the vehicle and when there is precipitation.  
NOTICE  
If you use a power sunroof with a roof rack mounted, the power sunroof may be damaged.  
Keep the power sunroof closed when using a roof rack.  
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.  
Tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof convenience opening and closing  
Convenience opening and closing  
The sunroof can be opened and closed from outside the vehicle using the vehicle key.  
Does not apply to the US or Canada: Press and hold the unlock or lock button on the vehicle key. The sunroof will be tilted or closed.  
For vehicles with Keyless Access with push-button start: Hold your finger on the unlock sensor in the door handle for several seconds until the tilting and slidin  
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panoramic sunroof is closed Unlocking or locking using Keyless Access .  
Remove your finger from the unlock or lock button to stop the function.  
When using the convenience closing function, all windows in the doors and the sunroof will be closed. When all of the windows and the power sunroof are closed,  
the turn signals will blink once as a confirmation.  
Settings for the sunroof can be adjusted in the vehicle settings in the Infotainment system.  
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. Press the  
button to the second level until the sunroof is completely closed Opening and closing the tilting and sliding panoramic sunroof .  
2. If the power sunroof still cannot close, then contact a suitably qualified professional. Volkswagen recommends contacting an authorized Volkswagen dealer or  
authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
If you release the switch during the closing process, then the sunroof will open again automatically.  
WARNING  
Closing the power sunroof without pinch protection may result in serious or fatal injuries.  
Always be careful when closing the power sunroof.  
Do not close the power sunroof if anyone is in its way, especially if it is closing without pinch protection.  
Note that the pinch protection does not prevent fingers or body parts from being trapped against the roof frame.  
Pinch protection also occurs when convenience closing the windows and sunroof with the vehicle key.  
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.  
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 an authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility. Volkswagen recommends contacting an  
authorized Volkswagen dealer or authorized Volkswagen Service Facility.  
Controls are responding differently than expected  
Moisture, dirt and grease may limit the functioning of the controls.  
1. Always keep the control panels clean and dry.  
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