Abstract: A precipitation detector, a single actuation of a switch or the departure of a drive triggers operation of a motor to close a window, sun roof or convertible top. In order to prevent injury to a person who might be nearby the vehicle when the motor operates, humanoid detectors monitor the area around a vehicle and detect whether a person is nearby and who could thus be injured by a computer-controlled operation of the window, sun roof or top. The operation of a power window, sun roof or convertible top is stopped or inhibited when a person is detected near the vehicle in order to prevent the person from being injured by the closure of with window, sun roof or top.