What to Do If You Don't Know How to Open the Window When Sitting in a Car for the First Time?
4 Answers
Method to open the car window for first-time car passengers: Press the operation button on the door downward to open the window. Below is an introduction to various types of car windows: 1. Front and rear windshields: The front and rear windshields of a car usually use curved glass that is both aesthetically pleasing and provides good visibility. In sedans, the front and rear windshields are also known as the front and rear windshields. 2. Ventilation windows: To facilitate natural ventilation, some cars have triangular ventilation windows on the doors. These triangular windows can rotate around a vertical axis, with the front part turning inward and the rear part turning outward, creating a vortex of air that circulates around the window. 3. Heat-insulating side windows: Side windows are often tinted or have a heat-insulating layer to help maintain interior temperature and provide a quiet and comfortable feeling. High-end buses with complete air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and climate control systems often have side windows designed to be non-openable to enhance the vehicle's sealing.
Don't panic if you can't figure out how to open the window on your first car ride—I've seen this happen often. The easiest way is to check near the door armrest, where power window buttons are usually located—either small squares with icons or up/down arrows. For older cars without buttons, there's usually a rotary handle on the door panel; turning it clockwise lowers the window. If you really can't find it, never force it—just ask the driver directly. Last time I took my neighbor's kid for a ride, he accidentally poked the center touchscreen and messed up the navigation. Remember to consider the situation when opening windows—avoid doing so at high speeds due to wind noise, and it's best to ventilate when stopped at traffic lights. If you accidentally open the sunroof by pressing the wrong button, just press it again to close—no big deal.
When I first rode in a sedan, I also couldn't find the window switch. Actually, there's a small panel on the door specifically for buttons, usually located on the left side of the main driver's console or at the front of the armrests on all four doors. Parents with children should note that some child locks will disable the rear windows, so pressing the button won't have any effect in that case. For manual windows, turning the silver knob on the inner door halfway will lower the window. It's recommended not to open the window too wide on the first try; press halfway first to gauge the wind speed. If your friend's car has dark window tint, the button position might be hard to see during the day—just feel for the raised part with your fingers. If you really can't figure it out, just say to the driver, 'Could you please open the window a bit for some fresh air?' Everyone understands.
Window controls generally come in two types: electric buttons are usually located at the front end of the door armrest, arranged in a row like small domino tiles; manual windows have a round knob on the door panel. Don’t be shy when riding in a car for the first time—observing how the driver opens the window is the most straightforward method. Just press the same button they do. Remember not to mistake the air vent for the window button; my friend made that embarrassing mistake last year. Mid-to-high-end cars might have additional buttons near the center console, but most controls are on the door. If the rear window won’t open, the child lock might be activated. New drivers, take note: opening windows at high speeds creates significant wind noise, so it’s safer to operate them at low speeds or when parked.
