Which button is for defogging in the Volkswagen Lavida?

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EmersonMarie
07/29/25 8:27am
The defogging button in the Volkswagen Lavida is located on the air conditioning panel, featuring a rectangular shape with a steam symbol. The usage methods for defogging are as follows: 1. In winter, use hot air for defogging. Hot air defogging utilizes the warm air from the air conditioner to clear the fog on the windows. However, hot air defogging does not work immediately. When you first use hot air to blow on the windows, the fog may initially increase because the hot air amplifies the temperature difference between the inside and outside of the car. After a while, the moisture on the windows will be dried, and the fog will disappear. 2. The front windshield defogging button has a fan-shaped icon with several curved upward arrows in the middle. The front defogging uses blowing air to remove fog. The rear defogging button is square with a curved arrow icon. The rear defogging uses electric heating wires to remove fog while simultaneously heating both rearview mirrors.
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DiHarley
08/11/25 5:58pm
Hey, as a Volkswagen Lavida owner who's been driving it for several years, the defogger button is quite crucial. The front windshield defogger has a fan icon, located on the left side of the central air conditioning panel, usually shaped like a semicircle with some airflow lines. Pressing it quickly releases hot air to clear fog. The rear defogger button is the rectangular one with wavy lines, positioned on the right side of the panel. Pressing it activates the rear window's heating wires, which is especially useful on rainy or cold days. I use this feature often—mornings with heavy fog can make it hard to see the road, so I turn it on a few seconds early. It automatically links with the AC to adjust humidity and temperature, keeping visibility clear. Remember, if the fog is thick, don’t rush to drive—turn the fan up but avoid direct airflow to the face to prevent dryness. The Lavida’s design is user-friendly, with responsive buttons that give immediate feedback—safety first! Also, check the buttons before winter each year to ensure the wiring is intact, avoiding foggy mishaps while driving.
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