What to Do When the Car Windshield Has Ice?

[LolaLee]

Here are the steps to solve the issue of ice on the car windshield: 1. Warm up the car sufficiently and wait for the engine coolant temperature to rise. When there is frost on the front windshield, do not use the wipers to scrape the ice. Instead, idle the car to warm it up—never drive slowly to warm it up—and avoid turning on the heater during this period. 2. Use the heater to blow warm air onto the windshield. Once the engine coolant temperature has risen, turn on the heater and set it to blow upward onto the windshield at the highest setting. 3. Wipe off the frost promptly with a cleaning cloth. After the warm air melts the frost on the outside of the glass, gently wipe the frost with a car cleaning cloth to speed up the melting process, allowing the melted area to expand. 4. Use windshield washer fluid as needed. When most of the frost has melted, spray some windshield washer fluid and use the wipers to clear the glass. Remember to ensure the frost is fully melted before using the wipers, otherwise the wiper motor may be damaged.