The most basic function of the AlienWindow controller is to allow you to remotely roll your car's windows up and down. You can ROLLDOWN, ROLLUP, or VENT windows. VENTing your windows leaves them open a slight amount, especially useful to allow heat to escape on hot days, and keep the interior of your car cooler.

Using the remote when returning to your vehicle:

UNLOCK -> Unlocks the driver's door.

UNLOCK - UNLOCK -> Unlocks all doors.

UNLOCK - UNLOCK - UNLOCK -> Unlocks all doors and ROLLDOWNS the windows.

VW remote use when leaving your vehicle:

LOCK -> Locks all doors (stock VW).

ROLLDOWN Unlocks all doors and opens all windows. This is especially useful on hot days to let the heat out before you get in the car.

For safety (or convenience) you can CANCEL AlienWindow controller commands in progress by pressing UNLOCK on the remote. Cancelling ROLLDOWN immediately stops all windows at their current position. Cancelling VENT stops the windows from going up, reverses their direction, and rolls them down completely. Cancel ROLLUP by pressing UNLOCK twice - the first one is taken as a VENT command, the second CANCELs.

See safety to learn how the AlienWindow controller is designed sith safety and security in mind.

Back to top.

---

User Options

The AlienWindow controller supports programmable User Options that let you change the way the controller works. Programmable Settings let you enable or disable some features, and adjust others. Options may be changed at any time, as often as you wish. The AlienWindow controller even allows you to store multiple configurations for your convenience!

User Options are changed by following the instructions included with the controller. It takes only 30 seconds to change options, and options may be changed any time the vehicle is off. Changes are remembered until you change them again.

Here is the list of User Options and what they do:

No sunroof. Set this option to allow faster operation if your car is not equipped with a sunroof. No harm is done by leaving this set to the sunroof setting, it will just take longer to do a vent command.

Disable rollups. Setting this option will disable all rollups, EXCEPT the windows may be rolled up if the were left in the vent position.

Disable rolldowns. Setting this option will disable all rolldowns, EXCEPT that the VENT command may be used, and CANCEL will still result in a rolldown.

Note: Disabling BOTH rollups and rolldowns will disable the controller entirely until one or both of these options are again enabled.

Swap vent and rollup commands. If you normally vent your car, you can swap the vent and rollup commands to make the vent command quicker. If this option is set, the command for vent is UNLOCK - LOCK, and the command for rollup is UNLOCK - LOCK - UNLOCK. Use this to make the most frequently used command the quickest.

Add to vent. Setting this option will add approximately 1/2 inch to the opening provided by the vent command. This setting is suitable for use with cars equipped with wind deflectors.

Add more to vent. Setting this option will add approximately 1 1/4 inch to the opening provided by the vent command

Note: Both may be used together. This provides four opening settings: 3/4, 1 1/4, 2, and 2 1/2 inches. Due to differences between vehicles, etc, exact opening distances may vary slightly.

Disable timeout. The 30 second rollup timeout (measured from closing the driver's door) is intended to provide a modest level of safety and to help prevent accidents. The user may now disable this timeout and allow rollups at any time. Alientech, LLC does not recommend disabling this timeout. Full responsibility for safety and proper use rest with the user.

Back to top.

---

Multiple configurations.

Multiple configurations are supported, and a quick and easy method has been provided to switch between them. The user may wish to use the alternate configuration for a number of reasons. You might have a second, "disabled" setting for use when leaving the car for service or with a valet. You might create Summer and Winter configurations with different vent options.

Create configurations with your favorite User Options, then quickly and easily switch between them at any time!

Back to top.

---

Safety Highlights

• Works only when the ignition is off and the key has been removed from the ignition.
• Works only when the driver's door is closed. All AlienWindow controller activity immediately halts if driver's door is opened.
• Works only with your VW remote control.
• Does not interfere with normal remote operations.
• All AlienWindow controller commands were designed to minimize accidental activation.
• Assuming your factory alarm is set to beep when being armed, the AlienWindow controller will confirm the start of ROLLUP and VENT commands.
• All AlienWindow controller commands initiated from the remote can also be cancelled from the remote, and driver's door is unlocked after cancellation.
• Does not change other vehicle operations or controls: all manufacturer provided safety, security and convenience features are unaffected.

Ergonomics. A lot of thought was put into seamlessly integrating the AlienWindow commands and features with your vehicle. Commands were designed to avoid conflict with existing controls, be easy to remember and use, and avoid accidental activation. Two different buttons must be pressed to activate a rollup remotely. If the second button is not pressed in a relatively short time period, the entire command is canceled. The only command which can be caused by pressing a single button, as might happen accidentally, is the ROLLDOWN command.