How do you open the roof?

BillyJay · Nov 6th, 2016, 10:56

I have read the manual but cannot get the roof to open properly. If I press the switch once the sunshade opens a few inches and stops. If I hold the switch for longer it does the same thing and the roof opens slightly to the ventilation position. Once I managed to get the sunshade to open all the way but the roof stayed shut but I don't know how I did it. Luckily it closes OK.

neon · Nov 6th, 2016, 12:34

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Originally Posted by BillyJay

I have read the manual but cannot get the roof to open properly. If I press the switch once the sunshade opens a few inches and stops. If I hold the switch for longer it does the same thing and the roof opens slightly to the ventilation position. Once I managed to get the sunshade to open all the way but the roof stayed shut but I don't know how I did it. Luckily it closes OK.

Yes I am trying to get the knack of opening the sunshade without the sunroof opening as well.

Konst · Nov 6th, 2016, 12:55

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Originally Posted by neon

Yes I am trying to get the knack of opening the sunshade without the sunroof opening as well.

On my car, if you pull back the switch the sunshade is opening, if you push the switch the sunroof is opening. And the sunshade automatically opens togheter with the sunroof. Works very nice.

Philip Fisher · Nov 6th, 2016, 14:43

It takes a bit of a knack and I am not quite there yet, but the key thing I discovered was that the switch both rocks (for the ventilation) position and slides for the sunshade and slide open function.

I also noticed since the last software update that it is now possible to put in vent position with the sunshade closed. This wasnt previously possible.

Konst · Nov 6th, 2016, 17:01

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Originally Posted by Philip Fisher

I also noticed since the last software update that it is now possible to put in vent position with the sunshade closed. This wasnt previously possible.

yes, but in the vent position the sunshade will anyway automatically 50mm open, if it is closed.

dd1898 · Nov 6th, 2016, 20:55

Must admit I have had a similar problem trying to open it, sometimes I can get the switch right then other times doh!
No good when showing it off to the kids mates

Lexman8 · Nov 7th, 2016, 09:29

It's a crap design and I still haven't mastered it.

There should be 2 separate switches; one for the roof and the other for the blind.

tankplanker · Nov 7th, 2016, 10:27

The button could do with better feedback between the two different positions as the first position is manual control and the second position is automatic. It is quite hard to tell the two positions (roughly half way and all the way) apart due to the lack of resistance at the first stop, at least with my car.

For either position the number of clicks dictates what will happen, first click it is the blind, second click you will pop the back of the front panel, third click will open the front panel. You reduce by one click if the blind is open/closed already.

If you are using the first position for the button you will need to keep the button held down to get it to the full open or close position, with the second position it should do it by itself.

Edit: Nearly forgot, if you are too quick with the multiple clicks it will default to either fully opening/closing (two rapid full clicks) and if the blind is closed but you do a slow double click it'll just pop the back of the front panel but not open the blind. There really is a knack to the timing

neon · Nov 7th, 2016, 11:43

Wow, I thought it was just me.

BillyJay · Nov 8th, 2016, 16:17

Thanks to Philip Fisher I now understand the switch although I still find it fiddly. I have managed to open the sunshade all the way. I haven't tried the glass yet as I don't want to push my luck.

Nov 6th, 2016, 10:56	#1
BillyJay Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2022 14:31 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Warrington	How do you open the roof? I have read the manual but cannot get the roof to open properly. If I press the switch once the sunshade opens a few inches and stops. If I hold the switch for longer it does the same thing and the roof opens slightly to the ventilation position. Once I managed to get the sunshade to open all the way but the roof stayed shut but I don't know how I did it. Luckily it closes OK.

Nov 6th, 2016, 14:43	#4
Philip Fisher Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 18:20 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sheffield	It takes a bit of a knack and I am not quite there yet, but the key thing I discovered was that the switch both rocks (for the ventilation) position and slides for the sunshade and slide open function. I also noticed since the last software update that it is now possible to put in vent position with the sunshade closed. This wasnt previously possible. __________________ Currently:- MY16 XC90 T8 Momentum, Magic Blue 174k miles. MY17 V60 T4 Power Blue. Previously:- 1997 V70 T5 exPolice; 2005 V50 2.0D; 2013 XC70 D5

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dd1898 Member Last Online: Feb 17th, 2024 10:52 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Stockton on Tees	Must admit I have had a similar problem trying to open it, sometimes I can get the switch right then other times doh! No good when showing it off to the kids mates __________________ 2017 XC90 D5 PowerPulse R-Design AWD (235), Osmium Grey, Nappa Soft Leather, Xenium, Winter Pack, BLIS with CTA & RCM, Apple CarPlay. 2014 XC90 D5 AWD (200) R-DesignNav. 2004 XC90 D5 AWD (163) SE.

Nov 7th, 2016, 09:29	#7
Lexman8 Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 17:43 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Yorkshire	It's a crap design and I still haven't mastered it. There should be 2 separate switches; one for the roof and the other for the blind. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Momentum: SENSUS, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, BLIS + CTA & RCM, Winter Plus, Fuel-fired Heater, Heated Rear Seats, Power Extensions, Tinted Windows Coming soon: XC60 Ultimate Recharge MY24 or 25 or...

Nov 7th, 2016, 10:27	#8
tankplanker Member Last Online: May 19th, 2021 12:00 Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Warwick	The button could do with better feedback between the two different positions as the first position is manual control and the second position is automatic. It is quite hard to tell the two positions (roughly half way and all the way) apart due to the lack of resistance at the first stop, at least with my car. For either position the number of clicks dictates what will happen, first click it is the blind, second click you will pop the back of the front panel, third click will open the front panel. You reduce by one click if the blind is open/closed already. If you are using the first position for the button you will need to keep the button held down to get it to the full open or close position, with the second position it should do it by itself. Edit: Nearly forgot, if you are too quick with the multiple clicks it will default to either fully opening/closing (two rapid full clicks) and if the blind is closed but you do a slow double click it'll just pop the back of the front panel but not open the blind. There really is a knack to the timing __________________ MY17 Volvo XC90 D5 Inscription in Bright Silver with Blond Nappa leather, laminated and tinted side glass, sunroof, power cushions and folding headrests, winter and seven seat comfort packs, heated rear seats, retractable tow bar Last edited by tankplanker; Nov 7th, 2016 at 10:32.

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neon Premier Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2023 10:37 Join Date: May 2016 Location: Yorkshire	Wow, I thought it was just me. __________________ MY17 XC90 D5 Powerpulse Inscription, Polestar, Osmium Grey, Blond, Walnut, Xenium, Winter with HUD, Auxiliary Heater, Homelink, Heated Rear Seats, Subwoofer, Apple Car Play, Tinted Windows

Nov 8th, 2016, 16:17	#10
BillyJay Member Last Online: Jul 12th, 2022 14:31 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Warrington	Thanks to Philip Fisher I now understand the switch although I still find it fiddly. I have managed to open the sunshade all the way. I haven't tried the glass yet as I don't want to push my luck.

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