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VW Passat B8 Owner's Manual ➜ Glass roof

trunk lid or is automatically deactivated to prevent  
the tailgate from being opened accidentally.  
On vehicles with the "Keyless Access" keyless  
locking and starting system: Hold a finger for a few  
seconds on the door handle lock sensor surface  
until the windows are closed ÿ p. 77. To do this, the  
vehicle key must be in the proximity zone.  
The boot lid closing controlled by Easy Close  
sensors does not work  
— Switch off the ignition and close the door of the  
conductor.  
— To interrupt the function, release the unlock or lock  
key, OR remove your finger from the sensor surface.  
— The tailgate must be open at least halfway.  
— Unhitch the trailer ÿ p. 282.  
Saloon: For this, there must be a valid vehicle key in  
the proximity zone. Once all the windows and the  
sunroof are closed, all the turn signals flash once as  
— There is more than one vehicle key inside the ma  
a letter  
confirmation.  
— Press the Easy Close function key again.  
Variant: For this, there must be a valid vehicle key in  
the proximity zone. Once all the windows are closed,  
all the direction indicators flash once as confirmation.  
windows  
Open and close the windows  
Settings for convenience opening are made in the  
vehicle settings menu of the info tainment system.  
The keys are located on the doors.  
Open the window: press the key. Close the  
window: pull the key.  
WARNING  
Press the key to deactivate the power window  
keys located on the rear doors.  
If the power windows are used negligently or without  
paying due attention, it can cause serious injury.  
After switching off the ignition, the windows can still  
be opened and closed for a short time using the  
buttons in the doors, provided the driver's and front  
passenger's doors are not opened.  
Open or close power windows only  
mind when there is no one in the area of the  
tour of the same.  
· When locking the vehicle, never leave a child  
inside or anyone who may need help. The  
windows cannot be opened in an emergency.  
Automatic raising and lowering function of the  
windows  
The automatic up and down function of the window  
lifters allows the windows to be fully opened and closed  
without having to hold down the corresponding window  
lifter button.  
· When leaving the vehicle, never leave any of its  
keys inside. After switching off the ignition, the  
windows can still be opened and closed for a short  
time using the buttons in the doors, provided the  
driver's and front passenger's doors are not opened.  
Auto-up function: Briefly pull the corresponding window  
key up to the second level.  
Automatic lowering function: short press the  
corresponding window key down to the second level.  
· When children travel in the rear seat, lock  
Always lock the rear power windows with the  
safety button so that children cannot open or  
close the windows.  
Stop the automatic function: press the key of the  
corresponding window again or pull it again.  
NOTICE  
In case of precipitation, if the windows are open, the  
interior equipment of the vehicle could get wet, and the  
vehicle could be damaged.  
Comfort opening and closing  
With the ignition off, the windows can be opened  
and closed from the outside with the vehicle key:  
If the electric windows do not work correctly,  
neither will the automatic up and down function  
of the windows or the automatic function.  
— Press and hold the unlock key or lock key located  
on the key.  
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anti-entrapment Visit a specialized workshop.  
· Do not allow anyone to stand in the window travel area,  
especially when the windows are closed without the anti-  
trap feature.  
Convenience opening and closing only work if the  
automatic up and down function is activated on all  
electric windows.  
· The anti-trap feature does not prevent fingers or other body  
parts from being pinched against the window frame and  
causing injury.  
Some settings can be saved in the personalization  
function user accounts and can therefore be changed  
automatically when you switch user accounts.  
The anti-trap function also works when the windows  
are closed with the  
comfort function using the vehicle key.  
Anti-trap function of the window  
lifters  
Problems and solutions  
The anti-trap feature of the power windows can reduce the  
risk of bruising when closing the windows.  
The automatic lowering and raising function of the windows  
does not work  
If the 12 volt battery is disconnected or discharged without the  
windows being completely closed, the automatic lowering and  
raising function of the electric windows is deactivated and must  
be reset:  
If a window encounters resistance or an obstacle when closing,  
it will reopen immediately ÿ .  
— Check why the window has not been closed.  
— Try closing the window again.  
— Switch on the ignition.  
— Close all doors and windows.  
— If the closing process is interrupted again, the anti-trap function  
stops working for a few seconds.  
— Pull up the relevant window key and hold it in this position  
for a few seconds.  
— If the window still cannot be closed, it will stop in the  
corresponding position. Pulling the button again within a few  
seconds closes the window without the anti-trap function ÿ .  
— Release the key, pull it up again and hold it in this position.  
This restores the automatic lowering and raising function.  
The function can be reset for a single window or for  
several windows at the same time.  
Closing the windows without the anti-trap function  
— Try to close the window again by pulling the button, without  
releasing it, within a few seconds. The anti-trap function will  
be deactivated!  
— If the closing process lasts more than a few seconds, the  
anti-entrapment function is activated again. The window will  
stop again if it encounters any resistance or an obstacle, and  
will reopen automatically.  
— If the window still cannot be closed, go to a specialized  
workshop.  
WARNING  
Closing the windows without the anti-trap feature of the  
power windows can cause serious injury.  
· Always close the windows carefully.  
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matic: Press the key in the direction D until  
the second level.  
Glass roof  
Stop automatic function during opening or closing:  
Open and close the glass ceiling  
Press key C or D again  
.
WARNING  
If the sunroof is used negligently or without due  
care, it can cause serious injury.  
· Open or close the glass roof only  
when there is no one in the area of its travel.  
· When leaving the vehicle, never leave any keys  
of it inside.  
· Never leave a child or anyone who may need help  
alone in the vehicle, especially if they have  
access to the vehicle key. If they used the key  
unattended, they could lock the vehicle, start the  
engine, switch on the ignition and operate the  
sunroof.  
Fig. 79 On the roof lining: glass roof button.  
Hereinafter, the term "glass roof" will only be used for  
· After switching off the ignition, the sunroof can  
still be opened or closed for a short time,  
provided that the driver's and front passenger's  
doors are not opened.  
both the panoramic sunroof and deflector in the  
saloon and the panoramic sunroof and deflector with  
rear panoramic roof in the Estate.  
Variant: The sun blind opens automatically  
together with the glass roof if you are in front of it.  
The blind can only be fully closed once the glass roof  
is closed.  
NOTICE  
· To avoid damage, in winter temperatures, remove  
any ice or snow from the roof of the vehicle before  
opening the glass roof or adjusting the deflector  
The key has two levels. First level: The roof is  
placed in the fully or partially deflecting position, it  
opens or closes. Second level: The roof moves  
automatically into the corresponding end position.  
Pressing the key again stops the automatic function.  
position of the glass roof.  
· Before leaving the vehicle or in case of precipitation,  
always close the glass roof.  
With the sunroof open or in the deflector position,  
Adjusting the deflection position of the sunroof,  
opening and closing it Adjusting the deflection  
water enters the passenger compartment and can  
considerably damage the electrical system. This  
position: Press the button in the area ÿ fig. 79 B to  
the first level. Automatic function: Press the key  
through zone B to the second level.  
can cause further damage to the vehicle.  
Periodically remove, by hand or with a vacuum  
cleaner, leaf litter and other loose objects that  
deposited in the guides of the glass ceiling.  
Closing the glass roof located in the deflecting  
position: Press the button through zone A up to  
the first level. Automatic function: Press the key  
through zone A to the second level.  
If the sunroof does not work properly, neither  
will the anti-trap function. Go to a specialized  
workshop.  
Open the glass ceiling: Press the key in the  
Some settings can be saved in the  
personalization function user accounts.  
direction C to the first level. Automatic function up  
to comfort position: Press the key in direction C to  
the second level.  
Close the glass roof: Press the key on the  
direction D to the first level. auto function  
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— If the roof still cannot be closed, contact a specialized workshop.  
Opening and closing the glass roof  
with the comfort function  
If the button is released during closing, the sunroof opens  
automatically.  
Convenience opening and closing  
Depending on the equipment, the sunroof can be opened and  
closed from the outside with the vehicle key.  
WARNING  
Closing the glass roof without the anti-trap function can cause  
serious injuries.  
— Press and hold the unlock key or key lock key. The glass roof  
moves into the deflecting position or closes.  
· Always close the roof carefully.  
Do not allow anyone to remain in the area  
of roof travel, especially when closed without the anti-trap  
feature.  
On vehicles with the lock and start system  
"Keyless Access": hold your finger for a few seconds on the  
lock sensor surface of the door handle until the sunroof has  
closed.  
· The anti-trap feature does not prevent fingers or other body  
parts from being pinched against the roof frame and causing  
injury.  
— To interrupt the function, release the unlock or lock key.  
The anti-trap function also works when the windows and  
Convenience closing closes all the windows in the doors and the  
sunroof are closed with the comfort function using the  
vehicle key.  
glass roof. Once all the windows and the sunroof are closed, all  
the turn signals flash once as confirmation.  
In the infotainment system, in the vehicle settings menu,  
settings for the glass roof can be made.  
Problems and solutions  
The glass ceiling does not close  
Some settings can be saved in the personalization  
function user accounts and are changed when you switch  
user accounts.  
— The glass roof only works with the ignition  
connected. After switching off the ignition, the sunroof can  
still be opened or closed for a short time, provided that the  
driver's and front passenger's doors are not opened.  
— If it is not possible to close the glass roof electrically, it will  
Anti-trap function of the glass  
roof  
have to be done manually.  
It is not possible to perform an emergency closing of the  
glass roof without removing vehicle components. Go to a  
The anti-trap feature reduces the risk of bruising ÿ . If the glass  
specialized workshop.  
ceiling encounters any difficulty in closing, it will reopen immediately.  
— Check why the roof has not been closed  
glass.  
— Try closing the roof again.  
— If the roof still cannot be closed, close it without the anti-trap  
function.  
Closing the glass roof without the anti-trap function  
— Press the key up to  
the second level until the roof is completely  
closed ÿ p. 92.  
The roof closes without the anti-trap function intervening!  
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