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.
Roof Opening Panel
The roof opening panel consists of the following:
- Air deflector
- Roof opening panel glass
- Roof opening panel motor
- Roof opening panel module
- Roof opening panel shield
- Roof opening panel switch (part of the overhead console)
- Roof opening panel drain hoses
The roof opening panel is an electronically operated panel that can be opened or closed by pressing a switch located on the overhead console. It also has a one-touch open feature.
The one-touch open feature is controlled by the roof opening panel module. When the switch is pressed and held for one second, the roof opening panel glass will open to the comfort position (approximately 100 mm [4 in] from the full open position). Pressing the switch a second time opens the roof opening panel glass to the full OPEN position.
The roof opening panel can be moved to the full CLOSED position by pushing the switch forward and holding it until the roof opening panel glass is fully closed. When the roof opening panel glass reaches the full CLOSED position, power is removed from the motor, which provides the soft stop feature.
When the roof opening panel glass is in the full CLOSED position, the rear portion can be raised to the VENT position to provide ventilation by pushing the switch forward. The roof opening panel glass can be closed by pushing the switch rearward.
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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.