54 0 ... Notes on steel and glass slide/tilt sunroofs (initialization/normalization/learning of characteristic curve): Normalization

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Press and hold the switch in the "Lift" direction.

Fig 1: Identifying Slide/Tilt Sunroof Switch
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In the event of delayed starting or sudden stopping of the slide/tilt sunroof, continue pressing the switch in the "Lift" direction.
After reaching lift end position (A), keep switch pressed for approx. 20 seconds further.
Normalization is completed when the slide/tilt sunroof in lift end position (A) presses again briefly in the direction of position (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Lift End Positions "A" & "B"

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Release switch.