Question: Is it possible to roll down the windows of my 2019 Honda Civic with a key fob? During the summer, it gets hot in Georgia. I want to roll the windows down to cool off inside the car so it’s less muggy and hot before getting into the driver’s seat.
Answer: The short answer is yes—you can use the key fob to roll down your car windows on most newer Honda Civics. This feature is great if you want to cool off your car before you start driving on a hot day.
Here’s what to do:
- Stand within 100 feet of your Honda Civic while holding the key fob.
- Press the unlock button twice.
- Hold the unlock button on the second press.
Once you do that, you should see your windows start to roll down. If you only want to roll the windows down partially, let go of the unlock button before the windows roll all the way down.
To roll your windows back up without starting the car:
- Remove the mechanical key from inside your key fob.
- Insert the mechanical key into the key slot on the driver’s side door.
- Turn the key to the left twice without opening the door. Hold the key on the second turn until the windows start to roll up.
NOTE: You can also roll down your windows using the mechanical key—insert it into the door, then turn it to the right twice, holding on the second turn until the windows roll down.
Why aren’t my Honda Civic windows rolling down with the key fob?
Before doing anything else, double-check that the year and trim level of your Civic came with this functionality. If your car is equipped with the automatic window roll-down feature but it isn’t working, make sure you’re within 100 feet of your vehicle—it won’t work if your key fob is out of range. If you still can’t roll down the windows, try changing out the battery in your key fob.
Why are my Honda Civic windows rolling down by themselves?
Some Honda Civic drivers report that it seems like their windows roll down on their own. If this happens to you, it’s probably because the unlock button got pressed and held on your key fob while your keys were in your pocket, purse, or couch cushions.
If you’re concerned about accidentally rolling down your car windows, consider adding an aftermarket key fob cover. This will make it harder to press the button, but you’ll still be able to roll down the windows when you want to.
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