Anti-Pinch Function

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Nissan Frontier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The CPU (central processing unit) of sunroof motor assembly monitors the sunroof motor operation and the sunroof position (fully-closed or other) by the signals from sunroof motor.

When sunroof motor detects an interruption during the following slide close and tilt down operation, sunroof switch controls the motor for open and the sunroof will operate until it reaches full up position (during tilt down operation) or 125 mm (4.92 in) or more in an open direction (during slide close operation).

close operation and tilt down when ignition switch is in the ON position.
close operation and tilt down during retained power operation.

The CPU of the sunroof motor assembly also monitors vehicle speed in order to determine when additional force is needed to overcome the inherent drag characteristics of a vehicle moving in excess of approximately 97 km/h (60 MPH). Drag created by the wind on the sunroof at higher speeds could cause the sunroof to not close properly without compensation from the CPU of the sunroof motor assembly.