Vehicle Roof Comprising a Cover that can be Displaced Above a Fixed Roof Section

A vehicle roof with a covering element which can be raised and displaced above a fixed roof section for selective closing or at least partial opening of a roof opening, comprising a respective control mechanism for the covering element on each side thereof, each control mechanism cooperating with a respective guide rail, wherein the control mechanism comprises a drive carriage connected to a drive cable, a rear release lever which is articulated to the covering element in the region of the rear edge thereof, a front release lever which is articulated to the covering element in the region of the front edge thereof, and a coupling lever which is connected rotatably to the front release lever, cooperates with the drive carriage and is displaceable in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle with respect to the drive carriage in a released position, a displacement of the drive carriage in the direction of the rear vehicle, starting from a front end position, first causing an outward swiveling of the rear release lever controlled by a rear guide track and, upon attainment of an abutment between the drive carriage and the coupling lever, causing a displacement of the covering element and an outward swiveling of the front release lever controlled by a front guide track.