Car theives or a fault with the car?

[Day40]

Hello,

 

To my surprise I found my car (Skoda Superb Estate Mk.2) with all 4 windows all the way down today, when parked in front of my house after short trip.

I am 101% sure I didn't leave it like that. The doors were still locked and nothing was missing.

Is this something to worry about my car's safety? Is it a common fault with the car or is it something car theives are able to do with some sort of device to open doors or windows?

I am puzzled!

Thanx for taking the time to read this and reply!

[moley]

Did you sit on the key fob?

[Day40]

Not sure, I may have... Is it possible to lower all 4 windows by doing this?

 

[cheshire_cat]

yes it's a feature useful on hot days to open all at once press and hold (both ways)

[Day40]

Pfuu!

I thought I was targeted by theif as my neighbour recently got his car broken into without force...

[moley]

5 minutes ago, Day40 said:

Not sure, I may have... Is it possible to lower all 4 windows by doing this?

 

Yes, done it myself.

When opening the car hold the unlock button and the windows will all open. If you have any windows open when you lock the car they will close if you hold the lock button down.

[Ryeman]

The consequences of convenience.

[CWARD]

3 hours ago, moley said:

Did you sit on the key fob?

 

Been there and done that. 

[ashfan]

15 hours ago, CWARD said:

 

Been there and done that. 

Yes, same here, loads of times

[Guest]

Went to have a look at the new Ateca when it first came out. Asked one of the salesmen if he thought it a good idea to leave all your windows and sunroof open when it's absolutely lashing it down? 

Of course not. 

That's when I pointed to a car in their staff carpark. 

Ah, that's the Dealer Principals vehicle. I'll go and give him the good news that he's sat on his keys again. 

 

 

[Guest]

I have something similar fitted to my key. The blade release button sits flush so it's less likely to be operated inadvertently;

 

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[Aspman]

Ass problem.

 

I open the boot of the beemer all the time doing the same thing.

Did it with my Octavia windows too and other cars.

[Tech1e]

The feature can be turned off either by Maxidot or diagnostics.

[hwr1983]

This happened to me while keys were in my jeans (side) pocket...due to pressure of my leg against keys.

 

I now take them out of my pocket before I sit down (and I was lucky...it didn't rain :))