How to Roll Down the Windows With Your Key Fob

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Trying to stay cool in the car during warmer weather? Many car models have a way to roll down all of the windows at once. This can help lower the temperature in your car before you even get in! This guide outlines two different ways to open every window in your car from the outside. Follow this How.com.vn article to learn how to roll your windows down with a key fob or car key.

Things You Should Know

  • Roll down your car windows by holding down the unlock button on your key fob.
  • You can roll the windows down using the physical car key in some car models.
  • You may need to try a few different variations of these methods since car models vary.

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Method 1
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Use Your Car’s Key Fob

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Press the unlock button on your key fob.
    [1] Many car models use the key fob’s unlock button to remotely roll down the windows.[2]
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Within a couple seconds, press the unlock button again and hold it down.
    The windows will start rolling down while you hold down the unlock button.[3]
    • Note that some car models may only require pressing the unlock button once and holding it down to roll down the windows.
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  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Release the unlock button when the windows reach the height you want them to stop at.
    [4]
    • If you want to roll the windows down more, repeat the unlock button procedure.
    • If the windows won’t close after rolling them down, you may need to manually roll up the window.
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Method 2
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Use Your Car Key

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  1. How.com.vn English: Step 1 Insert your car key into the driver’s door lock.
    Some cars (typically older models) may use the physical key to roll all of the windows down.[5]
  2. How.com.vn English: Step 2 Turn the key clockwise until it stops.
    Don’t force the key beyond its stopping point or you may damage your car.
  3. How.com.vn English: Step 3 Return the key to the starting position.
    The key should be in the position it was when you first inserted it.[6]
  4. How.com.vn English: Step 4 Turn the key clockwise until it stops.
    Hold it in that position to begin rolling down the windows.[7]
    • Note that some car models may require that you turn the key counterclockwise to roll down the windows.
  5. How.com.vn English: Step 5 Return the key to the starting position.
    This will stop the windows at the height you want.[8]
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      Tips

      • If the methods in this guide don’t work, check the owner’s manual for your vehicle to see if there’s another method for rolling down your car’s windows.
      • Remote window roll down might need to be configured at your car’s dealership. Alternatively, you might need to enable the remote window opening feature in your car’s settings.
      • If your windows aren’t rolling down properly, you can try fixing a few mechanical issues.
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      How.com.vn English: Kyle Smith
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      This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Kyle Smith. Kyle Smith is a How.com.vn Technology Writer, learning and sharing information about the latest technology. He has presented his research at multiple engineering conferences and is the writer and editor of hundreds of online electronics repair guides. Kyle received a BS in Industrial Engineering from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. This article has been viewed 142,082 times.
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