How do you defrost your windscreen?

[pgarner]

Originally Posted by HDi

I also turn on rear window demister because it's linked to the door mirror heaters (most are) so they get cleared. Also adds more electric load

i wonder if thats how mines work it says that they are heated but couldnt get them to work
theres nothing in the handbook about them and the civic had them but them were on al the time i think.

[waynne]

On My A3 if you lift the door handle before unlocking it the heated mirrors kick in. They also kick in if the temperature is below 5 degrees - probably the same on your car as well.

[pgarner]

ill give it a try next time its frosty

the mirrrors are the things i always forget about when defrosting

[Pixel]

This shouldn't even be a discussion

Boil the kettle for 30 seconds until the water is lukewarm and pour it over the glass, the ice melts in seconds leaving the windows clear as day. I usually stick the heaters on when the car has warmed up to sort out the inside. And lukewarm water will not crack the glass, boiling water probably wont either but it has happened before so don't take the risk.