Hyundai Santa Fe: Closing the sunroof
To close the sunroof glass and sunshade
Push the sunroof control lever forward or pull the sunroof control lever down. The sunroof glass and sunshade will close automatically.
To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push the sunroof control lever momentarily.
Automatic reversal

If an object or part of the body is detected while the sunroof glass or sunshade is closing automatically, it will reverse the direction, and then stop.
The auto reverse function does not work if a tiny obstacle is between the sliding glass or sunshade and the sunroof sash. You should always check that all passengers and objects are away from the sunroof before closing it.
Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside the sunroof while driving.
WARNING - Sunroof
- Be careful that someone’s head, hands and body are not trapped by a closing sunroof.
- Do not extend the face, neck, arms or body outside through an opened sunroof while driving.
- Make sure your hands and face are safely out of the way before closing a sunroof.
- A panoramic sunroof is made of glass, therefore it may break in an accident. If you do not have your seat belt on, you may contact the broken glass and get injured or killed. For all passengers safety, have the seat belts on. (ex. seat belt, CRS, etc.)
CAUTION
- Periodically remove any dirt that may accumulate on the guide rail.
- If you drive with the sunroof opened right after a car wash or rain, water may get inside the vehicle.
CAUTION - Sunroof motor damage
If you try to open the sunroof when the temperature is below freezing or when the sunroof is covered with snow or ice, the glass or the motor could be damaged.
Tilting the sunroof
When the sunshade is closed If you push the sunroof control lever upward, the sunshade will slide halfway open then the sunroof glass will tilt. To stop the sunroof movement at any point, pull or push ...
Resetting the sunroof
Whenever the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, you must reset your sunroof system as follows: 1.Turn the ignition switch to the ON position. 2.Close the sunshade and sunroof completely if ...
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