Abstract: A switching element for actuating an openable motor vehicle roof in which at least one outer cover part can be actuated for closing or at least partially exposing of a roof opening (3) with a first drive (13) and in which at least one inner cover part (sliding inside roof lining 5) can be actuated with a second drive (18), actuation of the outer cover part (cover 4) being assigned to a first control (28) and actuation of the inner cover part (sliding inside roof lining 5) being assigned to a second control (29). For purposes of ease of operator control and economical production, the first control (28) and the second control (29) are combined in a single switching element.

Abstract: A motor vehicle roof including a roof panel with a roof opening, at least partially transparent cover which covers the roof opening and being selectively movable to at least partially clear the roof opening, a headliner positioned underneath the roof opening and being selectively movable to at least partially clear the roof opening, a sealing element mounted to the roof panel in a manner that the sealing element adjoins the cover from underneath the cover to seal the motor vehicle roof when the cover is in a closed position, and a sensor provided in the sealing element for sensing application of force in excess of a threshold value which is indicative of an object being pinched between a front edge of the roof opening and at least one of the cover and/or the headliner.