Kia Picanto: Sunroof / Sunshade, Resetting the sunroof

Kia Picanto JA 2017-2025 Owner's Manual / Features of your vehicle / Sunroof / Sunshade, Resetting the sunroof

Sunshade

The sunshade will be opened with the glass panel automatically when the glass panel is slid. You will have to close it manually if you want it closed.

Resetting the sunroof

Sunroof needs to be reset if (in the followings)

- Battery is discharged or disconnected or the related fuse has been replaced or disconnected.
- The one-touch sliding function of the sunroof does not normally operate.

1. The ignition switch must be in the ON position.
2. Close the sunroof completely.
3. Release the control lever.
4. Push the control lever forward until the sunroof tilts and slightly moves up and down. Then, release lever.
5. Push the control lever forward until the sunroof is operated as follows:

TILT DOWN → SLIDE OPEN → SLIDE CLOSE

Then, release the control lever.

If the sunroof does not operate properly after resetting, have the system checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorized Kia dealer/service partner.

CAUTION

If the sunroof is not reset when the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or related fuse is blown, the sunroof may operate improperly.

Tilting the sunroof
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Sunroof open warning
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