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Operating The Panoramaroof Emergency Handle

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  1. Use the panoramaroof emergency handle to close and open the panoramaroof manually for the following case only.
    • To close the panoramaroof before driving a vehicle in a rainy day or on the highway if the panoramaroof can not be closed due to failure of the panoramaroof motor or controller.
  2. Operating method.
    • Remove the roof trim.
    • Push the emergency handle up into the hexagonal drive of the panoramaroof motor. You must push hard enough to disengage the motor clutch; otherwise the emergency handle will slip due to incomplete fit in the motor.
    • Carefully turn the emergency handle clockwise to close the panoramaroof.
    • After closing the sunroof, wiggle the handle back and forth as you remove the tool from the motor, to ensure the motor clutch reengages.
    • A 5mm hex socket may be used in place of the emergency handle, with a "Speeder" type handle.
    CAUTION:
    • Do not use power tools to operate the panoramaroof.
    • Damaged to the components may occur.
    Fig 1: Locating Panoramaroof Motor
    G11817016Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.