What to Do When Windshield Wipers Are Frozen? Winter Car Usage Precautions?
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The simplest method is to start the vehicle and warm it up. Once the temperature rises, turn on the warm air from the air conditioning and adjust the airflow direction to blow onto the front windshield. After a few minutes, the wipers will naturally separate from the glass. On snowy or icy days, before and after using the wipers, it's important to wipe off any residual snow, ice, or water from the wiper blades and to clean the windshield thoroughly to prevent the wipers from freezing to the glass. If necessary, lift the wiper blades when parking overnight to ensure they don't freeze. Here are additional tips: 1. Activate the front windshield defrost function: When the front windshield is covered with thick snow in winter, avoid using the wipers immediately to remove it. Before starting the car, always clear the snow from the grille in front of the engine compartment to ensure proper engine cooling. The reason for 'warming up the car' is that many mechanical components operate abnormally in low temperatures. Start the engine first, wait for the water temperature to rise, and then adjust the air conditioning to the 'front windshield defrost' mode. 2. Use windshield washer fluid to melt ice and snow: Since windshield washer fluid has a lower freezing point than water, you can pour a moderate amount onto the wiper blades, and the ice will melt within minutes. It's advisable to keep a bottle of windshield washer fluid in the trunk during winter for emergencies.
