Single Touch Window Controls

[pwrofgrayskull]

I was pondering for a moment this evening and said to myself “What is one feature that I would really like to see on the new Scouts?”. Somehow a silly answer came to me: auto up/down window switches.

I’ve had trucks with power windows. I’ve had trucks with auto down buttons for the front windows. I have never had a truck that would roll up or roll down all windows with a single touch of each switch. Why doesn’t every manufacturer do this by now? It is incredibly convenient. I love the auto down feature on my current vehicle, but it’s only for the front windows. Why not the rear? It has an auto down single-touch feature, so why not single-touch auto up feature?

If there is a way to do it, I would absolutely LOVE to see the Scouts have a feature that would allow any and all windows to be fully rolled up or down with a single touch of the corresponding window switch.

 

[Harris005]

I was pondering for a moment this evening and said to myself “What is one feature that I would really like to see on the new Scouts?”. Somehow a silly answer came to me: auto up/down window switches.

I’ve had trucks with power windows. I’ve had trucks with auto down buttons for the front windows. I have never had a truck that would roll up or roll down all windows with a single touch of each switch. Why doesn’t every manufacturer do this by now? It is incredibly convenient. I love the auto down feature on my current vehicle, but it’s only for the front windows. Why not the rear? It has an auto down single-touch feature, so why not single-touch auto up feature?

If there is a way to do it, I would absolutely LOVE to see the Scouts have a feature that would allow any and all windows to be fully rolled up or down with a single touch of the corresponding window switch.

Simple, cool idea. Keep your regular electric window buttons for everyday use, but add a button front and center (ok with this one being touch screen) that retracts the cabana top and all windows go down with one push of the button. Call that button "Super Scout Mode" paying respect to the SSII open air cruise.

 

[J Alynn]

I was pondering for a moment this evening and said to myself “What is one feature that I would really like to see on the new Scouts?”. Somehow a silly answer came to me: auto up/down window switches.

I’ve had trucks with power windows. I’ve had trucks with auto down buttons for the front windows. I have never had a truck that would roll up or roll down all windows with a single touch of each switch. Why doesn’t every manufacturer do this by now? It is incredibly convenient. I love the auto down feature on my current vehicle, but it’s only for the front windows. Why not the rear? It has an auto down single-touch feature, so why not single-touch auto up feature?

If there is a way to do it, I would absolutely LOVE to see the Scouts have a feature that would allow any and all windows to be fully rolled up or down with a single touch of the corresponding window switch.

On Acuras you can hold the lock button (or unlock-forget) for several seconds and it lowers all the windows to vent the car before you get in. I’d like that feature too

 

[OIBScout]

I was pondering for a moment this evening and said to myself “What is one feature that I would really like to see on the new Scouts?”. Somehow a silly answer came to me: auto up/down window switches.

I’ve had trucks with power windows. I’ve had trucks with auto down buttons for the front windows. I have never had a truck that would roll up or roll down all windows with a single touch of each switch. Why doesn’t every manufacturer do this by now? It is incredibly convenient. I love the auto down feature on my current vehicle, but it’s only for the front windows. Why not the rear? It has an auto down single-touch feature, so why not single-touch auto up feature?

If there is a way to do it, I would absolutely LOVE to see the Scouts have a feature that would allow any and all windows to be fully rolled up or down with a single touch of the corresponding window switch.

My 2012 and 2015 Touaregs do this. Each switch on a long press / pull will lower or raise the corresponding window fully.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

On Acuras you can hold the lock button (or unlock-forget) for several seconds and it lowers all the windows to vent the car before you get in. I’d like that feature too

Absolutely, yes!! My Dad’s Accord from many, many years ago had this feature and it was very useful. I think this is another no-brainer feature that all cars and trucks should have. Thanks for bringing it up J Alynn!

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

My 2012 and 2015 Touaregs do this. Each switch on a long press / pull will lower or raise the corresponding window fully.

YES!! This ! This is exactly what I’m talking about. Such a useful feature. I really think a great majority of owners would love having this on their Scout.

 

[speedrye]

On Acuras you can hold the lock button (or unlock-forget) for several seconds and it lowers all the windows to vent the car before you get in. I’d like that feature too

That's a lot cheaper way to drop cabin temp by 40-degrees in the summer instead of relying on the battery to run the A/C for you! I've loved this feature on past cars, but also being able to put all windows up via remote in case a storm rolls in.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

That's a lot cheaper way to drop cabin temp by 40-degrees in the summer instead of relying on the battery to run the A/C for you! I've loved this feature on past cars, but also being able to put all windows up via remote in case a storm rolls in.

Good point about all windows UP via remote as well. Agreed!

 

[OIBScout]

YES!! This ! This is exactly what I’m talking about. Such a useful feature. I really think a great majority of owners would love having this on their Scout.

I've owned several Land Rovers, and in recent years since 2009, at least six VWs and an Audi Q7. Got to say, the fit and finish on the Touareg Luxes I've owned is actually better than the Q7 I had in the Prestige trim. All of them have really excellent, practical and thoughtful design. I hope that quite a bit of the good things from the wider VW group make their way into Scout, while still keeping Scout's very different and unique lineage in mind. I don't want a Scout Atlas, LOL, but there are things...

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

I've owned several Land Rovers, and in recent years since 2009, at least six VWs and an Audi Q7. Got to say, the fit and finish on the Touareg Luxes I've owned is actually better than the Q7 I had in the Prestige trim. All of them have really excellent, practical and thoughtful design. I hope that quite a bit of the good things from the wider VW group make their way into Scout, while still keeping Scout's very different and unique lineage in mind. I don't want a Scout Atlas, LOL, but there are things...

Agreed, it would be amazing to see Scout Motors find a way to get some of these VW Group wins into the new Scouts.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

This is such a wonderful and convenient idea. I agree it would be magnificent if the Scouts allowed for a double-click/long press on each window switch to allow for auto up and auto down for the occasions where you’re looking for the window to go all the way. I’m so surprised that more people have not chimed in on this one! It just seems like such a no-brainer convenience that in my uneducated mind really doesn’t sound like it would add much cost at all to the vehicle. Great suggestion!!

 

[dreamweaver]

This is such a wonderful and convenient idea. I agree it would be magnificent if the Scouts allowed for a double-click/long press on each window switch to allow for auto up and auto down for the occasions where you’re looking for the window to go all the way. I’m so surprised that more people have not chimed in on this one! It just seems like such a no-brainer convenience that in my uneducated mind really doesn’t sound like it would add much cost at all to the vehicle. Great suggestion!!

My last three Lincolns have had this. It is very handy.

 

[cyure]

This is such a wonderful and convenient idea. I agree it would be magnificent if the Scouts allowed for a double-click/long press on each window switch to allow for auto up and auto down for the occasions where you’re looking for the window to go all the way. I’m so surprised that more people have not chimed in on this one! It just seems like such a no-brainer convenience that in my uneducated mind really doesn’t sound like it would add much cost at all to the vehicle. Great suggestion!!

Good idea. I didn’t think about that. I guess I just assumed all cars do that now.

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Good idea. I didn’t think about that. I guess I just assumed all cars do that now.

I had assumed the same as well. I think it may even be a reasonable assumption. However, I assure you it is still not an across the board thing!

 

[R1TVT]

Good news: Rivian does this (and also does remote window roll-up from the app), so I would expect we will see Scout do the same, but TBD

 

[pwrofgrayskull]

Good news: Rivian does this (and also does remote window roll-up from the app), so I would expect we will see Scout do the same, but TBD

Can you roll down all windows from the app as well? Is it ALL only or can you do windows individually? Can you vent (roll down a couple of inches) all windows as well?

My thoughts went sideways for a moment: I really wish the R1T rear window had the ability to roll down. I realize the design doesn’t allow for it due to the gear tunnel as well as the bed cover, but it still would be cool. That’s something I would use.

 

[dreamweaver]

Good idea. I didn’t think about that. I guess I just assumed all cars do that now.

Yes. One would think that should be true.

 

[dreamweaver]

I was pondering for a moment this evening and said to myself “What is one feature that I would really like to see on the new Scouts?”. Somehow a silly answer came to me: auto up/down window switches.

I’ve had trucks with power windows. I’ve had trucks with auto down buttons for the front windows. I have never had a truck that would roll up or roll down all windows with a single touch of each switch. Why doesn’t every manufacturer do this by now? It is incredibly convenient. I love the auto down feature on my current vehicle, but it’s only for the front windows. Why not the rear? It has an auto down single-touch feature, so why not single-touch auto up feature?

If there is a way to do it, I would absolutely LOVE to see the Scouts have a feature that would allow any and all windows to be fully rolled up or down with a single touch of the corresponding window switch.

Auto open & close with switches is Great.

How about a key-fob with global up/global down. press unlock twice and hold ALL windows down, press lock twice and hold ALL windows go up. Just like my last several Lincolns. Great feature.

 

[R1TVT]

Can you roll down all windows from the app as well? Is it ALL only or can you do windows individually? Can you vent (roll down a couple of inches) all windows as well?

My thoughts went sideways for a moment: I really wish the R1T rear window had the ability to roll down. I realize the design doesn’t allow for it due to the gear tunnel as well as the bed cover, but it still would be cool. That’s something I would use.

YES, the truck controls from the app are as follows:

Vent windows / Close open windows
Sound alarm
Open / close hood
Drop Tailgate
Open right gear tunnel
Open left gear tunnel
Open / Close charge port door

The Vent windows function does not allow a full remote roll-down... I'm guessing that might have been a security concern if they were fully opened by accident or something

 

[J Alynn]

Auto open & close with switches is Great.

How about a key-fob with global up/global down. press unlock twice and hold ALL windows down, press lock twice and hold ALL windows go up. Just like my last several Lincolns. Great feature.

Love it in the Hondas and Acuras as well