
Roewe RX5's one-touch window lift is located on the driver's side door armrest, primarily designed for the driver's convenience in controlling the other windows. The one-touch window lift system allows the car's window glass to be fully raised or lowered with a single press of a button. Cars equipped with this feature have a two-stage window control switch: the first position functions like a regular power window switch, while the second position enables the window to automatically open or close completely with just one press. The Roewe RX5 is a compact SUV with body dimensions of 4556 mm in length, 1855 mm in width, 1719 mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2700 mm.

I only discovered this hidden feature in my Roewe RX5 after driving it for over two years. You know those four window control buttons on the driver's door armrest, right where your right hand naturally rests? The frontmost button on the driver's control panel with the small triangle symbol - if you press it all the way down until it clicks and hold for two seconds without releasing, the window will automatically roll up completely. The same goes for the other three windows, but pay special attention as the front passenger button is positioned slightly further back. This feature is especially handy during rainy days, saving you from holding the button continuously. Last time when I was picking up my kid from school and it suddenly rained, this function prevented the schoolbag in the backseat from getting wet. Remember to check if all windows are fully closed before locking the car - making it a habit can avoid the embarrassment of forgetting to close windows.

When I first got the new car, it took me quite a while to figure it out by studying the manual. All four power windows of the Roewe RX5 are controlled by the panel on the driver's left side. The key is to apply some force - you need to feel two distinct stages of resistance when pushing the buttons. A light press (first stage) activates manual window operation, while pressing all the way down to trigger the second stage enables one-touch automatic operation. This is actually a very thoughtful design to prevent accidental operation. My wife used to complain that the windows wouldn't close properly, but it turned out she wasn't pressing the buttons firmly enough. Now she can operate all windows with just one finger while taking phone calls, without affecting her left hand's grip on the steering wheel. As a side note, prolonged disuse of this function might cause mechanical stiffness, so it's recommended to manually operate the windows several times each month to maintain smooth functionality.

When I first bought the RX5, the salesperson taught me: locate the control panel in front of the driver's door handle. The main window button is the one closest to the rearview mirror adjustment knob. There's a trick to operating it—don't tap lightly, but quickly press down with your knuckle all the way and release immediately. This triggers the automatic window-up mode. The rear window buttons work the same way, though they're positioned further back, requiring a bit more finger stretch. Once during a road trip, I found this feature particularly useful when paired with the air conditioning's recirculation mode—it allowed me to close all the windows five seconds before entering a tunnel. Over time, the mechanical parts might occasionally become sluggish; spraying some WD-40 into the button gaps usually solves the issue.

Having driven three domestic SUVs, the Roewe RX5's power window controls are the most ergonomic. The buttons are positioned right where your thumb naturally rests when your left arm is draped over the door. Four textured square buttons correspond to each window. The key is decisive operation: when raising the window, pull upward firmly to the limit before releasing. The system memorizes this motion to complete automatic closure. The technician mentioned during the first maintenance that it's best to frequently use this function during the first three months to properly break in the motor. Practical tests show it closes windows 3 seconds faster than manual operation during rain, especially useful at traffic lights for quickly blocking exhaust fumes. However, remember to switch to manual mode when wading to prevent potential circuit board short circuits.


