We’ve all experienced that annoying moment when we park the car, turn off the engine, and only afterward realize the windows are still open. Usually, you would need to get back inside, turn the ignition on again, and close them manually. But some vehicles have a simple trick that may let you close the windows without restarting the car. This can be especially useful if it suddenly starts raining, passengers are still inside, or you simply forgot to close the windows before switching off the engine.

Instead of going through the entire ignition process again, some cars allow the window controls to remain active for a short time. The trick is surprisingly simple. Press and hold both front window buttons in the upward position at the same time. Continue holding them for several seconds, and if your vehicle supports the feature, the windows should begin moving upward until they are fully closed. As the original advice puts it, “That’s it — no key, no ignition, no hassle.”

However, this feature is not available on every vehicle. It depends on the car’s make, model, and electrical system. In some cars, the window controls stop working as soon as the ignition is switched off, while others may require you to keep holding the buttons until the windows are completely closed.

Small features like this can make everyday driving a little easier. The next time you discover your windows are still open after turning off the engine, it may be worth trying this quick trick. Just remember that whether it works depends entirely on your vehicle.