Sunroof (Operation): Description and operation

Operation

Ignition switched-off timeout

There are three timeout modes for operating the sunroof assemblies after the ignition is switched off. The BCU determines the vehicle's timeout mode. The three modes are: l When the ignition is switched off, no sunroof operation is permitted. l When the ignition is switched off, sunroof remains functional for 45 seconds or until the driver door is opened. l When the ignition is switched off, sunroof remains functional for 45 seconds or until any door is opened.

Sunroof open and close

Both sunroof assemblies operate in the same manner. The front sunroof assembly has one switch while there are two switches to control rear sunroof assembly, a rear sunroof front switch and a rear sunroof rear switch.

The sunroof ECU monitors the position of the sunroof microswitch to determine if the sunroof is to be tilted or opened.

In order for the sunroof to operate, either of the following conditions must exist: l Ignition switch in position II. l Ignition switched from on to off, doors closed (this may enable the system to operate for 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, or until a door is opened).

When the sunroof is closed, pressing the rear of the sunroof switch causes the sunroof ECU to operate the sunroof motor and open the sunroof. When the sunroof opens, the sunroof microswitch opens. The sunroof continues to open until the switch is released or the sunroof reaches the fully open position.

When the sunroof is open, pressing the front of the sunroof switch causes the sunroof ECU to operate the sunroof motor and close the sunroof. The sunroof ECU continues to operate the motor until the sunroof microswitch closes. This indicates to the sunroof ECU that the sunroof is fully closed.

Sunroof tilt

Both sunroof assemblies operate in the same manner. The front sunroof assembly has one switch while there are two switches to control rear sunroof assembly, a rear sunroof front switch and a rear sunroof rear switch.

The sunroof ECU monitors the position of the sunroof microswitch to determine if the sunroof is to be tilted or opened.

In order for the sunroof to operate, either of the following conditions must exist. l Ignition in position II. l Ignition switched from on to off, doors closed (this may enable the system to operate for 45 seconds after the ignition is switched off, or until a door is opened).

When the sunroof is closed and the front of the sunroof switch is pressed, the sunroof ECU detects the combination of closed microswitch and front of sunroof switch being pressed and tilts the rear of the sunroof. This causes the microswitch to open. The sunroof continues to open until the switch is released or the sunroof reaches the fully open position.

When the sunroof is tilted and the rear of the sunroof switch is pressed, the sunroof ECU detects the combination of open microswitch and rear of sunroof switch and closes the sunroof until the microswitch closes. This indicates to the sunroof ECU that the sunroof is fully closed.

Rear sunroof isolation

The rear sunroof isolation switch prevents the rear sunroof rear switch from operating the rear sunroof. This can be used to prevent small children sitting in the rear seat from playing with the rear sunroof.

Pressing the rear sunroof isolation switch opens the circuit between the rear sunroof rear switch and the sunroof ECU. The sunroof ECU ignores the rear sunroof switch until the rear sunroof isolation switch is pressed and the circuit closes.