Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Sunroof Or Sunshade Obstacle Detection Override
There are two methods for overriding the obstacle detection of the sunroof. If sunroof is experiencing auto-reversals but no obstacle is present in roof opening follow procedure. Refer to SUNROOF INITIALIZATION AND OBSTACLE DETECTION CALIBRATION .
OVERRIDE - METHOD 1 - Press and hold the sunroof CLOSE switch. Obstacle detection is not active during manual (press & hold switch) operation of the sunroof or power sunshade.
OVERRIDE - METHOD 2 - If the sunroof auto-reverses three consecutive times during express (one touch) close operation, the sunroof will enter override mode. All switch commands will be in manual mode (one-touch express operation will be disabled) while the obstacle detection feature is in override mode. Sunroof or power sunshade must be fully closed in manual mode (press & hold switch) or vehicle ignition cycled off and back on to exit override mode.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.