Which symbol on the car is for defrosting the windshield?
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The symbol for the front windshield defrost button is a fan shape with three upward-curving arrows, while the rear defrost switch symbol is a square with three upward-curving arrows. Below are related instructions: 1. Cold air defrosting: Locate the front windshield defrost switch, set the fan speed to maximum, turn on the A/C switch, then adjust the temperature to the lowest setting. The fog on the glass will disappear shortly. Additionally, some models have electric heating for the rear windshield and side mirrors. Simply press the switch to activate it, and the fog will clear in about a minute. 2. Warm air defrosting: If the car has just been started, temporarily avoid turning on the air conditioning. Wait a few minutes for the engine to warm up and the water temperature to rise. Then start the heating system, set the air volume to maximum, and also activate the front windshield defrost mode. The fog will disappear within minutes.
Last time when I was teaching my wife about the buttons in the car, I mentioned this symbol. That fan-shaped icon with wavy lines is the windshield defogger button, usually located in the most prominent position of the air conditioning control area. Pressing it automatically increases the fan speed and locks the airflow direction straight at the windshield. In summer, turning on the AC clears the fog quickly, while in winter, you need to use the heater and take it slow. I remember one time when it was raining and the windshield fogged up, I reached to the left side of the steering wheel to find this button, and the fog cleared in just three seconds. It's essential for new drivers to locate this button before driving—it can be a lifesaver in emergencies.
