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Kia Sportage: Resetting the sunroof

Kia Sportage - Fifth generation (NQ5) - (2022-2023) - Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Panoramic sunroof / Resetting the sunroof

Resetting the sunroof

In some circumstances resetting the sunroof operation may need to be performed.

Some instances where resetting the sunroof may be required include:

  • When the 12-volt battery is either disconnected or discharged
  • When the sunroof fuse is replaced
  • If the sunroof one-touch AUTO OPEN/ CLOSE operation is not functioning properly

Sunroof resetting procedure

  1. It is recommended to perform the reset procedure with the vehicle engine running. Start the vehicle in P (Park).
  2. Make sure the power sunshade and sunroof glass are in the fully closed position. If the power sunshade and sunroof glass are open, push the switch forward until the sunshade and sunroof glass are fully closed.
  3. Release the switch when the power sunshade and sunroof glass are fully closed.
  4. Push the switch forward until the power sunshade and sunroof glass moves slightly. Then release the switch.
  5. Once again push and hold the sunroof switch forward until the sunroof glass slides open and close. Do not release the switch until the operation is completed.

    If you release the switch during operation, start the procedure again f r om step 2

NOTICE

If the sunroof does not reset when the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may not operate normally

Sunroof open warning

Sunroof open warning

If the driver turns off the engine when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime will sound for several seconds and the sunroof open warning will appear on the cluster LCD display.

Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle.

CAUTION

Make sure the sunroof is closed fully when leaving your vehicle. If the sunroof is left open, rain or snow may wet the interior of the vehicle. Also, leaving the sunroof open when the vehicle is unattended may invite theft.

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