Owner guide · Hyundai of Goshen · Goshen, IN
Hyundai Elantra Sunroof: How It Works and How to Reset It
How to tilt and slide the Elantra's sunroof, how the manual sunshade works with it, what the automatic reversal does, how to reset the sunroof, and the care cautions, all from Hyundai's 2026 Elantra owner's manual (code CN7), read November 11, 2026. The sunroof is listed as if equipped, so check your own vehicle.
2switch detent positions for slide open and close
About 3 minsunroof use after the ignition goes to ACC or LOCK/OFF
5 stepsto reset the sunroof
By handthe sunshade opens and closes manually
How do you open the sunroof on a Hyundai Elantra?
Use the sunroof switch on the overhead console with the ignition switch in the ON or START position. Push the switch up to tilt the glass open, or push it rearward to slide the glass open; push it forward or rearward to the second detent position and the glass slides automatically. If the sunshade is closed, it opens first when you slide the glass open; to tilt, open the sunshade by hand first. The 2026 Elantra owner's manual says to adjust the sunroof or sunshade when your vehicle stops.
How to tilt and slide the Elantra sunroof
If your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt it with the sunroof switch on the overhead console. The sunroof can be operated when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position, and for about 3 minutes after the ignition switch is in the ACC or LOCK/OFF position unless a front door is opened. If the front door is open, the sunroof cannot be operated even within the 3 minute period.
| To do this | Sunroof switch action |
|---|---|
| Tilt open | Push the switch up. If the sunshade is closed, open the sunshade manually first. The glass tilts while the switch is pushed. |
| Close from tilt | Push the switch forward when the glass is tilt opened. The glass closes while the switch is pushed. |
| Slide open | Push the switch rearward. If the sunshade is closed, the sunshade opens first and then the glass opens. |
| Slide closed | Push the switch forward. |
| Move only while held | Push the switch forward or rearward to the first detent position. The glass moves until the switch is released. |
| Auto slide | Push the switch forward or rearward to the second detent position. The glass operates automatically. |
| Stop at any point | Push the sunroof switch in any direction. |
From the Sunroof section of the 2026 Elantra owner's manual (pages 196 to 198, listed as if equipped). The manual adds that the glass stops halfway (the first detent position) before it is fully opened; to open it fully, push the switch rearward once more, and the glass then opens only while the switch is pushed.
Using the sunshade
Use the sunshade to block direct sunlight coming through the sunroof glass. On the Elantra you open or close the sunshade by hand.
The sunshade opens automatically when the sunroof glass is opened, but it does not close automatically when the glass is closed. The sunshade alone cannot be closed while the sunroof glass is open. The manual says not to pull the sunshade up or down or apply excessive force, which may damage the sunshade or cause it to malfunction.
From the Sunshade part of the Sunroof section of the 2026 Elantra owner's manual (page 197).
Automatic reversal and safety
If the sunroof glass senses any obstruction while closing, it reverses direction and then stops (automatic reversal, if equipped). The manual cautions that the automatic reverse feature may not work if a thin or soft object is caught between the sliding sunshade or sunroof glass and the sunroof sash.
Make sure heads, hands, arms, any other body parts and objects are out of the way before operating the sunroof, and never deliberately use your body parts to test the automatic reverse feature. Do not extend your head, arms, body parts or objects outside the sunroof while driving. Do not leave the engine running and the key in your vehicle with unsupervised children, who may operate the sunroof, and do not sit on the top of the vehicle.
From the Automatic reversal part and the warnings in the Sunroof section of the 2026 Elantra owner's manual (pages 196, 198 and 199).
How to reset the Elantra sunroof
The manual notes that if the sunroof does not reset after the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may not operate normally. The reset steps, as listed in the manual:
- Start the vehicle in P (Park).
- Make sure the sunroof glass is in the fully closed position.
- Release the switch when the sunroof glass is fully closed.
- Push the switch forward until the sunroof glass moves slightly. Then release the switch.
- Push and hold the sunroof switch forward again until the sunroof glass slides open and closes. Do not release the switch until the operation is completed.
If you release the switch before the operation is completed, start again from step 2.
From Resetting the sunroof in the 2026 Elantra owner's manual (page 200).
Sunroof open warning
If the driver turns off the engine when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime sounds for several seconds and the sunroof open warning appears on the cluster display. Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle; the manual says not to leave the sunroof open when leaving the vehicle, to prevent theft or damage from water entering the vehicle.
When the sunroof is opened, the climate system automatically selects the outside (fresh) air position. If you press the air intake control button, the recirculated air position is selected but changes back to outside air after 3 minutes. When the sunroof is closed, the air intake returns to its previous position.
From Sunroof open warning (page 201), the Sunroof open indicator (page 117) and Sunroof inside air recirculation (page 266) in the 2026 Elantra owner's manual, each listed as if equipped.
Sunroof care tips from the manual
Wipe away dust
Using the sunroof for a long time may make noise caused by dust between the sunroof and the vehicle body. Open the sunroof and remove dust regularly with a clean cloth.
Freezing weather
Do not try to open the sunroof below freezing or when it is covered with snow or ice, or the motor may be damaged. In cold and wet weather the sunroof may not work properly.
After rain or a wash
Do not open or drive with the glass open right after rain or washing the vehicle. Water may wet the interior.
Let the switch go
Do not keep pushing the switch after the sunroof is fully opened, closed or tilted. That can damage the motor or cause the system to malfunction.
Nothing through the opening
Do not extend any cargo outside the sunroof while driving.
From the notices in the Sunroof section of the 2026 Elantra owner's manual (page 199).
Hyundai of Goshen service hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Friday | 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. |
From Hyundai of Goshen's website, November 11, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.
Hyundai Elantra sunroof questions
Does the Hyundai Elantra have a sunroof?
The 2026 Elantra owner's manual describes a sunroof with a sunshade, listed as if equipped. Check your own vehicle or its window sticker to see whether it has one.
Why will my Elantra sunroof not open?
The manual says the sunroof works with the ignition switch in ON or START, or for about 3 minutes after ACC or LOCK/OFF, and not if a front door is open. Do not try to open it below freezing or when it is covered with snow or ice. If the sunroof was not reset after the battery was disconnected or discharged or the sunroof fuse blew, it may not operate normally.
How do I reset my Hyundai Elantra sunroof?
Start the vehicle in P (Park), make sure the glass is fully closed, push the switch forward until the glass moves slightly and release it, then push and hold the switch forward again until the glass slides open and closes. Follow the full steps in the reset section above.
Is the Elantra sunshade power or manual?
The 2026 Elantra manual says to open or close the sunshade by hand. It opens automatically when the sunroof glass slides open, but it does not close automatically when the glass closes.
Why does my Elantra sunroof stop halfway?
The manual says the glass stops halfway, at the first detent position, before it is fully opened. Push the switch rearward once more to open it fully; the glass then opens only while the switch is pushed.
Why did my Elantra sunroof reverse while closing?
If the glass senses an obstruction while closing, it reverses direction and then stops. The manual cautions that this may not work if a thin or soft object is caught, so keep the opening clear.
Questions about your Elantra?
If your Elantra's sunroof is not working the way the manual describes, visit Hyundai of Goshen at 3202 Elkhart Road in Goshen, IN, or schedule service online.
Sources
Sunroof and sunshade operation, automatic reversal, reset steps, the open warning, air intake behavior and care notices come from Hyundai's 2026 Elantra owner's manual (code CN7), read November 11, 2026. The sunroof is listed as if equipped. Your own vehicle's manual is the final word. Address and hours are from Hyundai of Goshen's own website. Image: Hyundai Motor America.
- Hyundai Elantra owner's manual, code CN7, 2026 edition (PDF): Sunroof, Sunshade, Tilt and Slide open/close, Automatic reversal, Resetting the sunroof, Sunroof open warning (pp. 196-201), Sunroof open indicator (p. 117), Sunroof inside air recirculation (p. 266), Hyundai, read November 11, 2026
- Elantra (image), Hyundai Motor America, November 11, 2026
- Address, map coordinates, logo and service department hours (structured data), Hyundai of Goshen, November 11, 2026
- Hyundai service at Hyundai of Goshen, Hyundai of Goshen, November 11, 2026
