The sliding/lifting roof panel is controlled by a rotary switch. The switch can be set to several fixed positions to slide/retract the panel. The switch only works when the ignition is on. The panel can only be raised when the switch is in position 1.
The sliding/tilting roof panel can be opened and closed for ten minutes after the ignition is switched off.
However, the rotary switch is immediately disengaged after opening one of the front doors.
Move/lift
Comfortable position
- Turn the switch to position 1 until you feel resistance and the switch locks.
Complete retraction
- Turn the switch to position 2.
Rise
- To fully raise the roof panel, press and release the switch when it is in the initial position 0. By pressing the switch longer, the panel can be set to any position.
The comfortable roof position is characterized by less wind noise compared to a fully open roof.
When the roof panel is pulled back, the sunshade opens automatically. When the roof panel is closed, the sunshade can also be closed manually.
It is recommended to close the sunshade when the car is parked in the sun. When the car is parked or in case of sudden rain (with the sun blind closed) don't forget to close the sliding roof panel.
Closing
Closing the sliding panel
- To close the roof panel, turn the switch to position 0.
Closing the lifting panel
- Pull the switch and hold it until the lift panel reaches the desired position.
- By briefly pulling the switch, the roof panel closes automatically. By briefly pressing the switch again, the panel can be stopped in any position.
Protective closure
The sliding roof panel has overload protection. If it cannot be closed in normal mode, it can be closed by continuously pulling the rotary switch. The switch must be in position 0.
Attention. Inattentive or uncontrolled closing of the lift-and-slide panel is fraught with traumatic consequences! Therefore, when leaving the car, always remove the ignition key from the lock.
Comfortable locking
The open sliding and lifting roof panel can also be closed from the outside.
- Keep the key inserted into the driver's door lock in the lock position or press the lock button on the radio remote control until the sliding/tilting roof panel closes.
Lift and slide roof panel with solar battery
The solar battery elements supply power to the air conditioner in fan mode.
The roof panel control is as described above.
The interior trim is rigidly connected to the solar roof panel and therefore cannot be moved separately.
Emergency closing
In an emergency, the sliding roof panel can be closed mechanically.
To access the servomotor of the sliding roof panel, remove the lamp (glass and body) as follows:
- Carefully insert the flat side of the included screwdriver into the back of the lamp shade.
- Carefully pry and separate the lampshade glass downwards with a screwdriver.
- Place the screwdriver with the flat side also at the back side into the gap between the lamp housing and the frame.
- Carefully separate the housing.
- Take the crank handle located on the inside of the fuse cover.
- Insert crank handle 1 until it stops in internal hexagon 2, holding it in place.
- Close the roof panel by turning the crank handle.
- After this, first install the lamp housing in place, and then the glass.
- Troubleshooting at Audi facility.
