Initialization process

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Move switch in "Lift" direction and hold (roof system moves to "Lift" position)
In the event of delayed starting or sudden stopping of the glass sunroof, continue pressing the switch in the "Lift" direction

Fig 1: Display - Glass Sunroof Lift Button
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NOTE: Hold switch depressed for entire process.

After reaching the fully raised position (A), keep the switch pressed for approx. 30 seconds further (initialization process starts)
Glass sunroof moves briefly from lift end position (A) in direction of position (B)
Shading system (floating headlining) closes completely
Shading system (floating headlining) opens completely

Fig 2: Lifting End Position Of Glass Sunroof
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Glass sunroof moves to "Closed" position
Glass sunroof then moves to "Open" end position and immediately back to "Closed" position
After a brief pause, shading system closes completely

NOTE: Once glass roof and shading system have closed completely, initialization is finished. Switch can be released.

NOTE:

If the switch is released in the meantime, the entire procedure must be repeated
On completion of successful initialization, the corresponding messages in the check control and the control display go out
Carry out function check (tip function, anti-trapping protection and, if necessary, comfort function)