When the Telluride sunroof works

The manual's Sunroof section says that if your vehicle is equipped with a sunroof, you can slide or tilt it with the sunroof switch located on the overhead console.

The sunroof can only be operated when the ENGINE START/STOP button is in the ON position. It can be operated for approximately 3 minutes after the button is in the ACC or OFF position. However, if the front door is open, the sunroof cannot be operated even within the 3 minutes period. The dual wide sunroof section gives the same 3-minute rule and lists the ON or START position.

The manual's warnings: be sure to operate the sunroof while the car is stationary, because operating it while driving may interfere with driving and cause an accident. Even when leaving the vehicle for a short time, turn off the vehicle and carry the key to prevent children from operating the sunroof. Do not sit on the roof; sitting on a roof or lifting heavy objects can damage the sunroof. Do not operate the sunroof when roof bars are installed on the vehicle or when there is luggage on the roof.

From the Sunroof and Dual wide sunroof sections of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual (each listed as if equipped).

How to tilt and slide the Telluride sunroof

What each switch movement does on the sunroof, as listed in the manual:

From the Tilt open/close and Slide open/close sections of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual.

Tilt or slide, not both

The manual says the sunroof glass cannot slide open and tilt open at the same time. You cannot tilt the glass open while it is slid open, and you cannot slide it open while it is tilted open; slide or tilt the glass open when it is completely closed.

The sunroof glass stops halfway (first detent position) before it is fully opened. To fully open it, push the switch rearward once more. The manual also notes: to reduce wind noise while driving, Kia recommends that you drive at the recommended position (first detent position) before the maximum slide open position.

From the Tilt open/close and Slide open/close sections of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual.

Sunshade: opened and closed by hand

Use the sunshade to block direct sunlight coming through the sunroof glass. The manual says to 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. Also, the sunshade alone cannot be closed while the sunroof glass is open. Do not pull the sunshade up or down, or apply excessive force, as that may damage it or cause it to malfunction.

From the Sunshade section of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual.

Dual wide sunroof: front and rear glass

The dual wide sunroof (if equipped) has front and rear sections and is also run from the switch on the overhead console. Its sunshade section is titled Sunshade (Front)/Power sunshade (Rear) and says to use the power sunshade to block direct sunlight coming through the sunroof glass.

For the front glass, the manual lists these switch movements:

• Push the switch upward: the front glass tilts open. Push it upward or forward while the glass is tilted open: the glass closes.
• Push the switch rearward: the sunshade and sunroof glass slide open. Push it forward: only the sunroof glass closes.
• Push the switch forward or rearward to the first detent position: the glass moves until the switch is released.
• Push the switch forward or rearward to the second detent position: the glass operates automatically (auto slide feature).
• Push the switch in any direction to stop the sunroof at any point.

From the Dual wide sunroof, Sunshade (Front)/Power sunshade (Rear), Tilt open/close (Front) and Slide open/close (Front) sections of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual.

Automatic reversal and safety

If the sunroof glass senses any obstacle while it is closing automatically, it will reverse direction, then stop at a certain position. On the dual wide sunroof, the manual says the same of the power sunshade or sunroof glass. The auto reverse function may not work if a thin or soft object is caught between the sliding glass (or power sunshade) and the sunroof sash.

Make sure heads, hands, arms or any other body parts or objects are out of the way before operating the sunroof, and never deliberately use your body parts to test the automatic reversal function; it may reverse direction, but there is a risk of injury. Do not extend your head, arms, body parts or objects outside the sunroof while driving. Injuries may occur if the vehicle suddenly stops.

From the two Automatic reversal sections of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual.

How to reset the Telluride sunroof

The manual says resetting may be required when the 12-volt battery is either disconnected or discharged, when the sunroof fuse is replaced, or if the sunroof one-touch AUTO OPEN/CLOSE operation is not functioning properly. The reset steps for the sunroof, as listed in the manual:

1. It is recommended to perform the reset procedure with the vehicle engine running. Start the vehicle with the gear in P (Park).
2. Make sure the sunroof glass is in the fully closed position. If it is open, push the switch forward until the glass is fully closed.
3. Release the switch when the sunroof glass is fully closed.
4. Push the switch forward until the sunroof glass moves slightly. Then release the switch.
5. Once again push and hold the sunroof switch forward until the sunroof glass slides open and close. Do not release the switch until the operation is completed.

If you release the switch during operation, start the procedure again from step 2. The dual wide sunroof uses the same steps, applied to the power sunshade and sunroof glass. If the sunroof does not reset when the vehicle battery is disconnected or discharged, or the sunroof fuse is blown, the sunroof may not operate normally.

From the two Resetting the sunroof sections of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual.

Sunroof open warning

If the driver turns off the vehicle when the sunroof is not fully closed, the warning chime sounds for several seconds and the sunroof open warning appears on the instrument cluster. Close the sunroof securely when leaving your vehicle: if it is left open, rain or snow may wet the interior, and leaving it open when the vehicle is unattended may invite theft.

From the Sunroof open warning sections of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual.

Sunroof care tips from the manual

From the notes in the Sunroof and Automatic reversal sections of the 2027 Telluride owner's manual.

Michigan City Kia service hours

From Michigan City Kia's website, November 11, 2026. The website lists Monday to Saturday service hours and none for Sunday. Holiday hours can differ.