Sunroof

The sunroof in the Kia Opirus provides not only fresh air and daylight but also convenience. Automatic functions for opening, tilting and closing make it easy to operate, while safety features such as anti-pinch protection and an emergency operation function in case of a malfunction are integrated. A manual crank serves as a backup in the event of an electrical fault. Notes on care and protection from weather conditions (e.g. icing) help keep the system functioning for a long time.

If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can tilt up or slide open the sunroof using the switches in the overhead console.

The sunroof can only be operated with the ignition switched on.

• Do not continue to press the sunroof switch(es) once the sunroof has reached its final position when opening, closing or tilting up. This could damage the sunroof motor or other system components.
• If the sunroof is tilted up, it cannot be slid back. Likewise, it cannot be tilted up if it is already fully or partially slid back.

Sliding the sunroof back and forward

Sliding back automatically

To activate the "Slide sunroof back automatically" function, briefly press (longer than 0.5 second) the SLIDE OPEN button in the overhead console. The sunroof will then slide fully back. To stop the sunroof movement, press any button on the sunroof control.

Sliding back manually

Press the SLIDE OPEN button in the overhead console for less than 0.5 second.

Locking

To slide the sunroof forward and close it, press the CLOSE button in the overhead console until the sunroof is closed.

Tilting up the sunroof

Tilting up automatically

To activate the "Tilt up sunroof automatically" function, briefly press (longer than 0.5 second) the TILT UP button in the overhead console. The sunroof will then tilt up fully. To stop the sunroof movement, press any button on the sunroof control.

Tilting up manually

Press the TILT UP button in the overhead console for less than 0.5 second.

Locking

To close the sunroof, press the CLOSE button in the overhead console until the sunroof is closed.

Sunshade

The sunshade slides back automatically with the sunroof. To close the sunshade, pull it forward manually.

• Do not hold down the sunroof control buttons longer than necessary. Otherwise, the sunroof motor or other system components could be damaged.
• Regularly remove dirt that may accumulate in the sunroof guide rails.
• Do not attempt to open a sunroof that is blocked by ice or covered with snow in freezing conditions. This could damage the sunroof motor or the glass roof.

• Do not put your head or arms out of the open sunroof while driving.
• Before closing the sunroof, make sure that neither your head nor your hands are in the sunroof danger zone.

In an emergency

If the sunroof cannot be moved electrically:

1. Remove the lens cover.

2. Open the glove box.

3. Remove the screws (4 pcs.) and then remove the overhead console.

4. Attach the hand crank (supplied with your vehicle).

Turn the crank clockwise to open the sunroof, or turn the crank counterclockwise to close the sunroof.

Resetting (re-initializing) the sunroof

After the battery cables have been disconnected, or after the sunroof has been moved with the hand crank, the sunroof must be reset as follows:

1. Switch the ignition on.

2. Proceed as follows, depending on the sunroof position.

1. 1
   If the sunroof is fully closed or tilted up: Press the TILT UP button for 1 second.
2. 2
   If the sunroof is slid open: Press the TILT UP button and keep it pressed for longer than 5 seconds until the sunroof is fully closed.

   Then press the button again for 1 second.

3. Then release the button.

4. Press the TILT UP button again and keep it pressed until the sunroof has moved to the normal tilted-up position (TILT UP). Before the normal tilt-up position is reached, the sunroof briefly moves to a higher tilt-up position than usual.

After this sequence of movements, the sunroof is reset (re-initialized).

The sunroof in the Kia Opirus 2003–2011 provides additional comfort and ensures pleasant ventilation of the interior. Electric control allows simple operation and precise adjustment of the sunroof.

Thanks to the safety features and emergency operating options, the sunroof remains reliably usable even in the event of a malfunction. This underlines the high user-friendliness and well-engineered technology of the Kia Opirus.

What to do if the sunroof in the Kia Opirus 2003–2011 cannot be operated electrically?
It can be opened or closed manually using the supplied hand crank.

How is the sunroof re-initialized after a power interruption?
The system is reset by a defined sequence of button presses, as described in the manual.