{"id":248753,"date":"2023-12-16T14:49:41","date_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:49:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=248753"},"modified":"2023-12-16T14:49:41","modified_gmt":"2023-12-16T14:49:41","slug":"de-ice-car-windscreen-in-minutes-using-magic-button-located-in-every-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/de-ice-car-windscreen-in-minutes-using-magic-button-located-in-every-car\/","title":{"rendered":"De-ice car windscreen in minutes using \u2018magic\u2019 button located in every car"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/car-windscreen-winter-fan-5118848.jpg?r=1702734720840\"><\/p>\n<p>Drivers can de-ice their car windscreens in minutes this winter using a simple button available in every car on the road.<\/p>\n<p>Mike Hinton Driving School has claimed pressing one button and altering a dial located near the vehicle dashboard is all that is needed to clear the glass this winter.<\/p>\n<p>He urged road users to press the demister button, a windscreen-shaped square with a range of what squiggles rising upwards.<\/p>\n<p>The fan settings must then be altered to ensure warm air is released directly onto the screen.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking in a TikTok clip, they said: \u201cHow to defrost or demist your front windscreen. First off you need to look for the button with this icon here.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> READ MORE <\/strong> <strong>Homemade de-ice solution should be \u2018avoided\u2019 due to fears of \u2018serious damage&#8217;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/car-demist-button-5118852.jpg?r=1702734720886\"><\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo you press it, you turn the fan up to full and depending on whether it&#8217;s hot or cold outside you either choose cold or hot to the maximum. And then your windscreen will start defrosting and demisting.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Some modern vehicles have more technical demisting settings which activate all the systems at the press of one button.<\/p>\n<p>However, the fan mode is accessible in all vehicles and offers a simple solution for those looking for an immediate fix before setting off on their journeys.<\/p>\n<p> <strong> DON&#8217;T MISS <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018I\u2019m a car expert \u2013 melt an icy windscreen in seconds with a common substance'[LATEST] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>\u2018I\u2019m a car expert &#8211; drivers should use \u00a32 kitchen item to de-ice their car'[ANALYSIS] <\/strong> <br \/> <strong>Drivers urged to always carry coffee powder as temperatures fall this winter[COMMENT] <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/car-heater-fan-5118851.jpg?r=1702734720930\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Support fearless journalism<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Read The Daily Express online, advert free<\/li>\n<li> <svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"> <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_1078_5986)\"> <\/path> <\/path> <\/g> <defs> <clippath> <rect width=\"23.4329\" height=\"23.4329\" fill=\"white\" transform=\"translate(0 0.134262)\"><\/rect> <\/clippath> <\/defs> <\/svg> Get super-fast page loading<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/logo\/logo-premium-subscription.png\"><\/p>\n<p>Last year experts at Driving Test Success also encouraged drivers to use their fan as a quick de-icing solution. Uploading a simple step-by-step guide on TikTok, the experts explained: \u201cFrozen windscreen? Put the temperature on high.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPut the front windscreen fan on max. The ice will start to melt from the heat. Wipe away excess water and return the fan to normal.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The tip was well received by some road users who were baffled at how quickly the windscreen was cleared. @samerr7867 posted: \u201cWow magic the ice is gone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The Highway Code makes clear that motorists should never drive off until their windscreen is completely clear of ice and frost.<\/p>\n<p>Failing to follow the rules could see motorists slapped with penalties for driving a vehicle in a dangerous condition. Breaking the law could result in a staggering \u00a32,500 fine and up to three penalty points on a driving licence.<\/p>\n<p>However, some road users claimed the solution wasn\u2019t so simple for those with older vehicles.<\/p>\n<p>@danni_sage posted: \u201cThis is alright unless you have an old car and it takes 10 years to heat up.\u201d @lennyloulousworld added: \u201cIt doesn&#8217;t clear instantly when you have an old car with a water leak.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>@stiffjules commented: \u201cIt&#8217;s gonna take some time before the air becomes warm&#8230; that engine needs to run for some time.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.express.co.uk\/life-style\/cars\/1846321\/de-ice-car-windscreen-button-fan\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read Full Article<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drivers can de-ice their car windscreens in minutes this winter using a simple button available in every car on the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":248752,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.8 - 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