Section 263 (Sliding Roof System): Troubleshooting

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Sliding Roof does not stop at correct position.

Fig 1: Sliding Roof System Troubleshooting Flow Chart (Correct Position)
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Sliding Roof always reopens (anti trap function).

Fig 2: Sliding Roof System Troubleshooting Flow Chart (Anti Trap Function)
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*Reinitializing method
1. Move the sliding roof to the maximum tilted position.
2. Release the switch, press the switch again and hold it for 10 secs.
3. The sliding roof operates in a cycle of TILT DOWN --> SLIDE OPEN --> SLIDE CLOSE --> TILT UP. This completes reinitializing.