Automatic Sunroof
- Thread starter BrianH
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J T
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I've never had a sunroof that auto-closed. Not sure if it's a safety thing or not. I don't know why they couldn't just incorporate the same auto-close feature as the driver's door window.
I figured it auto-opened due to that feature on my previous cars. However, it took me a few tries to realize that you have to push and release almost instantly to get it to work. That's just the opposite of the driver's window and said previous auto-open sunroofs. Hmmm...
BrianH
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Heh, I almost crushed my head in the auto-close driver's door window. It was a pretty scary thing. I was leaning out to check something out when I accidentally bumped the switch. I caught it just in time, but I'll be honest, I'm pretty freaked out by it.
I guess they don't want anyone choking, eh? Or even worse...
I can't imagine many people would be sticking their heads out the sunroof. But then again, I've seen stupider things happen ...
J T
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Lovehanayo
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I imagine the sunroof death would be something most likely seen on 1000 ways to die.
First thing I thought of when reading this
the sonic has an obstruction detector on the driver window (not sure about the other windows, havent tested them yet) if the window encounters an obstruction going up it automatically backs off when it hits it (similar to an elevator door)
J T
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The only auto-up window is the driver's window. So, none of the others would have that obstruction detector feature.
Chevrolet Customer Care
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Hi BrianH,
Hi BrianH,
Try these instructions and see what happens. Vehicles with this feature, the sunroof only operates when the ignition is turned to ON/RUN or Retained Accessory Power (RAP) is active.
Open/Close: To open the sunroof, press and hold the rear of the switch. To close the sunroof, press and hold the front of the switch.
Vent: Press and hold the front of the switch to vent the sunroof.
Manually close the sunshade. The sunroof will not operate if the vehicle has an electrical failure.
Hope this is helpful.
Vanessa,
GM Customer Service
BrianH
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Vanessa, None of these instructions mention anything about auto-close.
J T
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Or, you can tap the rear of the switch and it auto-opens.
I'm glad you refer to it as a "sunroof," too. When I hear "moonroof" I tend to flinch a little. haha
Chevrolet Customer Care
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Hi BrianH,
Sorry for not including that in my original post but I'm not seeing anything in the Owner's Manual or the resources available to me about auto-close for Sonic.
Vanessa
GM Customer Service
Eric Smit
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You know of course that it's technically both. ;P A moonroof is a type of sunroof; an inbuilt sunroof that slides between the roof and headliner, electric or manual. ;P
I also can see the lack of an auto close being a safety feature, and being the cheaper alternative to including an auto close and obstruction detector.
-Eric Smit
J T
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I've never heard a distinction between the two; I thought it was always a matter of preference. I call it a sunroof because I like to let the sun shine in on my bald dome.
