Sunroof Key Terms

Put the light on sunroof key terms

Sunroofs are a popular automotive extra that many drivers enjoy and most vehicle types offer. The engineering for sunroofs creates several styles and designs. Key terms distinguish one style of sunroof from another. For example, electric sliding describes how the sunroof opens. Panoramic, spoiler, and inbuilt discuss the design of the sunroof. Terms such as wind deflector detail an accessory for the sunroof. Check below for some important sunroof key terms.

 

Spoiler sunroof

The design of a spoiler sunroof features a smaller opening than standard sunroof styles. Users open these sunroofs electronically. They are great for vehicles with shorter roofs.
Try: Learn more about the spoiler sunroof from an article about installing a spoiler sunroof at eHow.

Pop-up sunroof

Pop-up sunroof is a sunroof that you operate manually. The sunroof is a removable glass panel with a latch that you push up to open. You may also completely remove the sunroof when in use. These are a less expensive type of sunroof. They were among the first sunroofs seen in automobiles.
Try: Read more about pop-up sunroofs from a definition at Sunroofs.org.

Wind deflector

A wind deflector is a sunroof accessory that reduces the noise of an opened sunroof. The wind deflector hooks to the front opening of the sunroof. It is a flexible piece of metal. The wind deflector comes up when the driver opens the sunroof and goes back down when the driver closes the sunroof.
Try: Learn about wind deflectors from KOIN Local 6.

Inbuilt

Inbuilt is a sunroof design in which the panel of the sunroof retracts back into a slit in the roof of the car and disappears. This design requires an electric operation. Most inbuilt sunroofs tilt as well as open completely.
Try: Visit Yenra and scroll down to the Types of Sunroofs section for more information about inbuilt sunroofs.

Panoramic sunroof

The latest sunroof style is the panoramic sunroof. It is comprised of multiple panels rather than one complete piece. The panoramic sunroof is larger and often seen on SUVs and minivans.
Try: Answerbag.com explains how to install a panoramic sunroof.

Full feature

Full featured sunroofs are top of the line. They include all of the regular features plus more. These sunroofs operate by touch for opening and closing. They also automatically close when you turn off the ignition.
Try: Read more details about full feature sunroofs from American Sunroof by clicking on sunroofs, and then click on "more info on full featured sunroofs."

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