How to Roll Down the Windows With Your Key Fob

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Last Updated: November 18, 2024 Fact Checked

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 wikiHow article to learn how to roll your windows down with a key fob or car key.

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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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Press the unlock button on your key fob.^{[1]
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- This feature works on many modern Honda, Ford, and Toyota models.
- This is a great way to cool down the inside of the car.
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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]
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- 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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Release the unlock button when the windows reach the height you want them to stop at.^{[4]
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- 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.

Method 2

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Use Your Car Key

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Some cars (typically older models) may use the physical key to roll all of the windows down.^{[5]
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Don’t force the key beyond its stopping point or you may damage your car.
The key should be in the position it was when you first inserted it.^{[6]
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Turn the key clockwise until it stops. Hold it in that position to begin rolling down the windows.^{[7]
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- Note that some car models may require that you turn the key counterclockwise to roll down the windows.
This will stop the windows at the height you want.^{[8]
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Tips

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.

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If your windows aren’t rolling down properly, you can try fixing a few mechanical issues.

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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.

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