Ford Falcon. Manual - part 438
501-17-5 Sunroof 501-17-5
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION (Continued)
Auto-close
When you turn off the ignition, the sunroof will beep to
indicate that auto-close will be activated. After 3
seconds, the sunroof will automatically start to close
which will be indicated by 2 beeps.
Once the sunroof has started to automatically close,
you can stop it from closing fully by briefly pressing
the
or
switch. If you don’t want the sunroof to
close from its current open position, press the
or
switch during the 3 second interval and it will not
start to close.
You can still close the sunroof when the ignition is off.
Always ensure there are no obstructions to ensure the
Alternatively, press and hold the
switch until the
sunroof closes completely when leaving the vehicle.
sunroof tilts to the desired open position. When the
Sunroof Position Memory
switch is released or the sunroof reaches the highest
tilt position, the opening function will stop. You can
Two preset positions can be stored for the sliding
press and hold the
switch until the sunroof has
range of the sunroof. To program:
lowered to the desired position. If the switch is
1. Place the panel in the desired position.
released or the sunroof reaches the closed position,
2. Press and hold the 1 switch until you hear a beep
the closing function will stop.
(approx. 3 seconds).
Opening - sliding open
3. Place the panel in the second desired position.
4. Press and hold the 2 switch until you hear a beep
With the ignition on, press the
switch. The sunroof
(approx. 3 seconds).
will start to slide open. To stop the movement before it
To select either programmed position, press the 1 or 2
opens fully, quickly press the
or
switch. To
switch. By briefly pressing the
switch, the sunroof
close the sunroof, quickly press the
switch.
can be opened completely.
Alternatively, press and hold the
switch until the
sunroof slides to the desired open position. When the
Cleaning
switch is released or the sunroof reaches the fully
Keep the sunroof gutter areas and drain openings free
open position, the opening function will stop. You can
of dirt, dust, leaves etc. Use an air hose twice a year
press and hold the
switch until the sunroof has
to clean gutter areas and drain tubes. Clean the glass
closed to the desired position. If the switch is released panel using only a mild non-scratching detergent and
or the sunroof reaches the closed position, the closing a moist chamois leather.
function will stop.
Closing - from open or tilt position
Quickly press the C button to close the panel from
any position.
One-touch control
The sunroof can be operated by one-touch control.
With the ignition on, if the
or
switch is
momentarily pressed (for a maximum of 0.3 seconds)
for the required movement (either open or closed) it
will travel to the fully open or fully closed position.
Movement can be stopped at any intermediate
position by again pressing either switch.
Safety operation
If the sunroof is closed by either one-touch control or
auto-close, jamming protection is provided. The
sunroof will automatically re-open if it encounters an
obstruction while closing. After reaching the fully open
position, the sliding (closing) movement automatically
recommences. The sunroof will continuously try to
close until the obstruction has been removed.
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