2010 BMW X5 Owner's Manual - Page 43

leave the vehicle, otherwise children could, for example, operate the roof and injure themselves.< Automatic opening and closing Briefly press the switch beyond the resistance point. The following movements are also automatic: > With the sunroof open, press the switch: The sunroof is opened all the way. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion. Raising Press the switch. The closed glass sunroof is raised and the sliding visor opens slightly. Do not use force to close the sliding visor with the glass sunroof in its raised position, otherwise the mechanism will be damaged.< After switching off ignition You can still operate the roof for approx. 1 minute, as long as no door has been opened. Opening, closing > Slide the switch back to the resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open together as long as you continue to hold the switch in this position. > Briefly press the switch back beyond the resistance point. The glass sunroof and the sliding visor open automatically. Briefly pressing the switch stops the motion. You can close the glass sunroof in a similar manner by sliding the switch forward. The sliding visor remains open and can be closed by hand. For information on using convenience operation with the remote control or at the door lock, refer to page 28 or 29. For information on convenience closing with comfort access, refer to page 36. Pinch protection system If the glass sunroof meets with resistance from about the middle of the roof opening when closing or when lowering from the raised position, the closing process is interrupted and the glass sunroof opens all the way. Despite the pinch protection system, inspect the sunroof's travel path prior to closing it, as the safety system might fail to detect certain kinds of obstructions, such as very thin objects, and the sunroof would continue closing.< Closing without pinch protection system Mobility Reference When there is danger outside the vehicle, proceed as follows: 1. Slide the switch forward past the resistance point and hold it there. The pinch protection system is limited and the sunroof opens slightly if the closing force exceeds a certain value. 41 Online Edition for Part no. 01 41 2 602 756 - © 06/09 BMW AG Communications Entertainment Navigation In the comfort position, the sunroof is not completely open; this reduces wind noise in the passenger compartment. Each time the glass sunroof is opened or closed all the way, it stops in the comfort position. If you wish, you can continue the motion by actuating the switch. Driving tips Comfort position Controls > With the sunroof raised, briefly press the switch in the opening direction: the sunroof is opened all the way. At a glance